Thru Charlotte's Eyes [Paperback]

D. J. Diebold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

As a little boy in the 50's, you'll share DJ's innermost feelings as he discovers the cold, harsh realities of life. Fortunately, these realities are tempered by the love of the mentor he came to idolize - his mother.

This is a family love story with a ferocious warmth, and in many ways it is the essence of the all-American family.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Charlotte is the.. mother we all wish we could have had.. loving and .. interested in the independence of her children." -- Thomas Phelan, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist/Author

"D.J. writes beautifully and vividly, while at the same time imparting a clear, simple, yet meaningful message." -- Amanda Kingsbury, Features Editor, The East Valley/Scottsdale Tribune

About the Author

D.J. Diebold was born in Oak Park, Illinois, the home of Ernest Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright. The oldest of four boys within five years, he attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, run by the Christian Brothers.

D.J. now lives in Arizona, runs a seminar service, and has his own radio program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 227 pages
• Publisher: Inkwell Productions (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972811842
• ISBN-13: 978-0972811842
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,056,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exploring a loving family circle., November 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Thru Charlotte's Eyes (Paperback)

I believe the author was entirely honest about his loves, fears, hopes and dreams. He explored his family circle in a funny, yet powerful way. If you don't know what the closeness of family is all about, this book is for you. You will feel it. It expresses such a solid positive attitude in simply living day to day. The book was even more of a delight for me because I grew up close to the area that the Diebolds had lived. Remembering particular towns, streets, the Midwest lifestyle and even the weather made it special to me !
It's always amazing to me how one human life effects another, like Charlotte's did D.J.'s ~ Very powerful. I so enjoyed the positive life lessons ending each chapter. I made adjustments during my days to continue chapter after chapter. I didn't want to close Charlotte's eyes...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy in a true and warming story, November 17, 2003

By 

Laurence Long (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thru Charlotte's Eyes (Paperback)

There's nothing to fear when someone loves you. Throughout his normal, suburban, Chicago life, the author seemed to grow right before my eyes. Each chapter is a story unto itself and has a deep-rooted message for living life with and without what people normally call "trouble". Taking one through the ups and downs of growing up middle-class, Diebold uses a sense of humor and expert word-smithing to share his life and his love for his mother and her grace. Each chapter gives a new story and a new message; all of which can have a profound impact on life.

I highly recommend this book to those who love to reminisce, those who learned anything from growing up, and especially those who truly loved their mothers.

4.0 out of 5 stars Thru Charlotte's Eyes, January 9, 2007

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Patricia S. Underwood (Goodyear, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thru Charlotte's Eyes (Paperback)

Great story. Makes you wonder if there will be a sequel. Truely heartwarming.