Veteran writer for television and print, Lindy Batdorf has penned a feel-good book on parenting that smacks the funny bone and captivates both head and heart. Lindy lived the stories in "Stop and Smell the Asphalt: Laughter & Love along the Highway of Parenthood." Readers sense the passion and experience the delight and emotional gut-punches that inspired its writing.
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Finally... side-splitting honesty that will warm your heart and turn tears to laughter! -- Helen Haidle, award-winning author
Lindy Batdorf writes and speaks with humor and an open heart. She’s a born storyteller. -- Margie Boule’, Award Winning Columnist
Stop and Smell the Asphalt is a rare combination: a fun-to-read book that's also thought-provoking. -- John Fornof, Writer/Director, Focus on the Family
Lindy Batdorf writes and speaks with humor and an open heart. She’s a born storyteller. -- Margie Boule’, Award Winning Columnist
Stop and Smell the Asphalt is a rare combination: a fun-to-read book that's also thought-provoking. -- John Fornof, Writer/Director, Focus on the Family
About the Author
Lindy lives in Milwaukie, Oregon, with her husband Alan, their two teenage sons, three little pug-dogs, one cat and two-dozen diseased rose bushes. Lindy is publisher of the popular home resource, Household Secrets, and is a sought-after inspirational speaker and conference leader. Her experience includes work as an adjunct professor of journalism, writer/producer for major television and radio outlets in the Northwest and writer for publications including The Oregonian and Woman’s World Magazine.
When not writing, Lindy enjoys time with family and friends, playing with her pugs and trying to save those lousy rose bushes.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
My sides still hurt!
If you like Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry, you're going to love this book! The author's insights and experiences into pregnancy, childbirth, the professional woman and the stay-at-home-mom create a cover-to-cover laugh-fest that is heart-warming, hilarious and surprisingly insightful.
Her adventures in direct sales had my wife, who promotes a national women's clothing line, in stitches (pardon the pun) and as for children's birthday parties, well...let's just say you'll never look at a clown the same way again!
I've been a long time fan of humor writers, and Lindy Batdorf's stuff rises right to the top, the only question I have is: when do we get a sequel?
If you're looking for a good, wholesome read and some old-fashioned belly laughs, this is the book for you!
Perry P. Perkins
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"Just Past Oysterville"
If you like Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry, you're going to love this book! The author's insights and experiences into pregnancy, childbirth, the professional woman and the stay-at-home-mom create a cover-to-cover laugh-fest that is heart-warming, hilarious and surprisingly insightful.
Her adventures in direct sales had my wife, who promotes a national women's clothing line, in stitches (pardon the pun) and as for children's birthday parties, well...let's just say you'll never look at a clown the same way again!
I've been a long time fan of humor writers, and Lindy Batdorf's stuff rises right to the top, the only question I have is: when do we get a sequel?
If you're looking for a good, wholesome read and some old-fashioned belly laughs, this is the book for you!
Perry P. Perkins
Author
"Just Past Oysterville"
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By D. Dawson
This lively and insightful book chronicles the ups and downs of parenting, from the breathless anticipation of "Are we pregnant?" to dealing with adolescents - retold with humor and candor, and sustained with faith.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Words can't convey the gratitude I have for this book. I was one of those moms tempted to take my life as a parent for granted, wishing little mundane moments away. Lindy Batdorf's awesome book not only made me laugh outloud, but touched me deeply in many ways. She's right--sometimes, as a parent there just aren't any doggone roses to stop and sniff; sometimes, on this old rough highway called Parenting, there's just that smelly asphalt--but with the right attitude, even that asphalt can smell alright when we realize how wonderful the ride can be.
This book contains lifechanging treasure for any reader, because the truths are universal and will affect the way you see "little things" forever.
This book contains lifechanging treasure for any reader, because the truths are universal and will affect the way you see "little things" forever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and insightful!
Lindy Batdorf crafts a laugh out loud masterpiece about parenthood. Best of all, Stop and Smell the Asphalt is as insightful as it is humorous. Read more
Published on December 13, 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Erma Bombeck writer for us to enjoy.
I have always enjoyed reading the hilarious books and newspaper columns by Erma Bombeck. Now we have another! Read more
Published on December 8, 2003 by Mary L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugher On The Road To Reality!
This book is not just for those who are parents! It is also for anyone who has ever been a child! I have been reading Lindy Batdorf's book and loving every minute of it. Read more
Published on December 5, 2003 by Kathi
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