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Ms. Thien has crafted a collection of short stories examining the sometimes
painful realities of relationships. She considers ties familiar to every
woman; bonds to one's Self, friends, family, and loves.
The Unspoken, the private undercurrent within every relationship, is the
primary focus of each story. Ms Thien artfully wields her understated
descriptions, revealing the truth of her character's lives. She quietly
peels back the public mask, leaving bare the actual meanings of awkward
silences, years of disappointment, or unspoken family secrets.
"Simple Recipes" is both thoughtfully-written and thought-provoking. The
reader will be hard pressed not to find a familiar experience or emotion in
Ms. Thien's stories.
Review Copyright 2002 Catie Hayes
About the Author:
Catie Hayes is founder/editor of WomanLinks.com. She is a freelance
writer, a single homeschooling mom of two, and an avid fan of laughter, cats and
chocolate (not necessarily in that order).
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Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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Preserve and Display your Wedding Memories Create a lovely shadowbox frame to preserve the memory of that most beautiful day, your wedding! Perhaps your son or daughter are the ones tying the knot? This makes a wonderful gift that they will cherish forever.
Caring for Wicker Furniture Regardless of the material from which your wicker furniture is constructed, keeping it clean can be a challenge because of the textured surface.
Here are some great tips on caring for your wicker furniture so that it will last you for years.
Tips for Selecting the Best Summer Fruit
Preserve and Display your Wedding Memories
Caring for Wicker Furniture