From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies: A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens [Paperback]

Tim Herrera (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2004

"If a parent is overwhelmed by the teen years, this book can help save the day with its humorous, comforting, and wryly funny look at life with teenagers."
--Dr. John Platt, Author, Life in the Family Zoo

"If you have--or know--a teenager, then Tim Herrera's humorously written reflections and sensitive insight on braving those spirited years is for you."
--Pat Cuellar, Author, Your Life in Print Story by Story

"Tim vividly nails the craziness that all of us parents endure with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of humor."
--Kirk Davis, Author, Paid In Full

"Anyone who's had anything to do with raising teenagers will want to read this book. I smiled. I chuckled. I laughed."
--Linda Marchus, Author/Illustrator, The Gorilla Who Wanted to Dance

"Read From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies and commiserate with a dad whose perspective is rooted solidly in his clear love for his children."
--Patty Donovan, Family-Life Columnist/Writing Consultant

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An exceptional piece of work from a writer the Mon Valley can be proud to claim as its own." -- The Daily News (McKeesport, PA)

"Anyone who's had anything to do with raising teenagers will want to read this book." -- Linda Marchus, Author, The Gorilla Who Wanted to Dance

"If a parent is overwhelmed by the teen years, this book can help save the day." -- Dr. John Platt, Author, Life in the Family Zoo

"Read this book and commiserate with a dad whose perspective is rooted solidly in his clear love for his children." -- Patty Donovan, Family-Life Columnist

"Tim vividly nails the craziness that parents endure with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of humor." -- Kirk Davis, Author, Paid In Full

About the Author

Tim Herrera is an author, columnist, and public speaker living in Elk Grove, California. He writes a weekly, family oriented, column for the Elk Grove Citizen and the Laguna Citizen. In 2002, Tim was runner-up for the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award presented by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (August 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059532763X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595327638
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,545,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tim Herrera is an author who has done just about everything a person can do in media: newspaper columnist, television news reporter, radio reporter and anchor, TV news anchor, free -lance writer, talk show host and Communications Director.

He is the author of five books and hundreds of newspaper columns and free lance magazine articles.

Tim is also a seasoned communications specialist with extensive expertise in media relations. His work has been honored by the Northern California Publishers & Authors, National School Public Relations Association and the California School Public Relations Association.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Living With and Loving Your Teenager, May 26, 2005

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies: A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens (Paperback)

One recent morning, as my thirteen year old son slumped sleepily into the kitchen for breakfast, I took a good look at him and realized that I now have a "teenager" living in my house. Up until this moment, I hadn't really accepted the fact - although he'd reach the chronological age, he still seemed like my little boy. Suddenly now, in the middle of his thirteenth year, I'm back to reading parenting manuals and seeking helpful advice in manner that I haven't done since my youngest was in the throes of the terrible twos.

Living with a teenager can be an adventure. The rules seem to have changed on me, and I'm struggling to be a good (but not an "embarrassing") mom. One of the best things I've done lately towards this end is to read From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies, A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens (iUniverse, August 2004, paperback, 122 pages). Author Tim Herrera is dad to four, including three teenage sons. His wonderful book contains a series of essay reflections, ranging from the heartwarming to the hilarious. From my reading of Herrera's book, I've come to the perspective that this time as the mom of a teenager is as fleeting as were those toddler years; I should come at it with a sense of humor as large as the sense of love I feel for my son.