Comments on: Guest Post: Karen Harrington, Author of Janeology http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/ Maw Books - book reviews, book recommendations, book lists, author interviews and more! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:03:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Chelle Cordero http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-18754 Chelle Cordero Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:37:38 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-18754 Janeology was so well written and captivating... and when I finished, I just couldn't help but THINK. It was so much more than a book "just to read". Janeology was so well written and captivating… and when I finished, I just couldn’t help but THINK. It was so much more than a book “just to read”.

]]> By: Natasha Maw http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-16392 Natasha Maw Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:43:48 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-16392 Kathy - A Dog in the Doorway is a nice book isn't it? Todd - That's awesome! Ladytink_534 - I'm gad you followed the links over, very informational. Jenn M. - When I talked to my mom about this book she said that sometimes she locked herself in the bathroom. I've been stressed to but I can't imagine ever hurting my children. Dewey - I love long comments! Just ask Jenn M. ;) We have a couple nursery crisis centers near us, one down the road I believe. I saw a flyer for it once and I know it was advertised for more than children in harm's way. If a mother need a last minute job interview, etc. I do agree they are better than nothing but I think a lot of education is needed for mothers so they know how to handle the stresses of parenting without resorting to violence. Anna - I appreciate Karen giving us such a great post. Ginger - Hey! I wondered where you had gone off to. I missed ya! Kathy - A Dog in the Doorway is a nice book isn’t it?

Todd - That’s awesome!

Ladytink_534 - I’m gad you followed the links over, very informational.

Jenn M. - When I talked to my mom about this book she said that sometimes she locked herself in the bathroom. I’ve been stressed to but I can’t imagine ever hurting my children.

Dewey - I love long comments! Just ask Jenn M. ;) We have a couple nursery crisis centers near us, one down the road I believe. I saw a flyer for it once and I know it was advertised for more than children in harm’s way. If a mother need a last minute job interview, etc. I do agree they are better than nothing but I think a lot of education is needed for mothers so they know how to handle the stresses of parenting without resorting to violence.

Anna - I appreciate Karen giving us such a great post.

Ginger - Hey! I wondered where you had gone off to. I missed ya!

]]> By: Ginger http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-16358 Ginger Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:49:17 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-16358 that's seems very interesting. but yes. i totally understand about the protective dog thing. my dog sleeps right next to my mom. i can't even hug her goodnight with out her whining! that’s seems very interesting. but yes. i totally understand about the protective dog thing. my dog sleeps right next to my mom. i can’t even hug her goodnight with out her whining!

]]> By: Anna http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-16032 Anna Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:18:20 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-16032 Great post! I think that doggy book was a great idea! Great post! I think that doggy book was a great idea!

]]> By: dewey http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15155 dewey Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:48:44 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15155 I think these crisis nurseries are certainly better than nothing, but I wonder how often a parent who is so over the edge that s/he might harm a child has the presence of mind to drop a child off here. Not to mention that it is STILL going to be extremely stigmatizing. Personally, if I ever had to drop a child off at a crisis nursery, I could never stop feeling the shame of my personal failure as a mother. If I were in crisis, I would be more likely to try to muddle through myself than to bring myself to go give my children to strangers, even temporarily. And as I said in my last comment, I think this is the root of the problem. It should NOT be shameful to need help, but it is in our culture. Ideally, we should all have many friends, relatives, neighbors we can call on in times of crisis. But many of us are so isolated, and particularly those who are unstable in the first place. And even when we're not isolated, we're too embarrassed to confess our problems to people we believe will judge us. Sorry to leave two such long comments, but this combines a few issues that matter a lot to me, so I get passionate. :) I think these crisis nurseries are certainly better than nothing, but I wonder how often a parent who is so over the edge that s/he might harm a child has the presence of mind to drop a child off here. Not to mention that it is STILL going to be extremely stigmatizing. Personally, if I ever had to drop a child off at a crisis nursery, I could never stop feeling the shame of my personal failure as a mother. If I were in crisis, I would be more likely to try to muddle through myself than to bring myself to go give my children to strangers, even temporarily. And as I said in my last comment, I think this is the root of the problem. It should NOT be shameful to need help, but it is in our culture. Ideally, we should all have many friends, relatives, neighbors we can call on in times of crisis. But many of us are so isolated, and particularly those who are unstable in the first place. And even when we’re not isolated, we’re too embarrassed to confess our problems to people we believe will judge us.

Sorry to leave two such long comments, but this combines a few issues that matter a lot to me, so I get passionate. :)

]]> By: Jenn M. http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15100 Jenn M. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:34:35 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15100 I have a really hard time reading about women who murder their children.  I've been pretty stressed out with my kids.  I've even had to put myself on a time-out because I was angry.  No matter how mad they made me I never could hurt them.  I have always thought though, what is wrong with these fathers as well.  Surely there was some sign that <em>something</em> wrong with these women before they run down their kids and drown them in a bathtub. Everytime I think about it, it makes me feel physically ill.  Those poor innocent babies.  What were the last thoughts that went through thier little heads.  I think I will pick this one up because it sounds well-researched and while being fictional, might give some insight. On a lighter note.  I LOVE the idea of your doggy book.  We recently inherited an old german shorthair and she is SO protective of my children.  Wouldn't hurt a fly, unless they were going to hurt the kids.  We have been in the front yard and she will step in front of my girls if anyone walks down the street.  If they get too close, she'll growl.  I will definately check out your link. Wow this post is longer than I meant it to be!  My daughter just came in and said, "are you done <em>yet</em>?!? I would like some frosted flakes please!" I have a really hard time reading about women who murder their children.  I've been pretty stressed out with my kids.  I've even had to put myself on a time-out because I was angry.  No matter how mad they made me I never could hurt them. 

I have always thought though, what is wrong with these fathers as well.  Surely there was some sign that something wrong with these women before they run down their kids and drown them in a bathtub.

Everytime I think about it, it makes me feel physically ill.  Those poor innocent babies.  What were the last thoughts that went through thier little heads. 

I think I will pick this one up because it sounds well-researched and while being fictional, might give some insight.

On a lighter note.  I LOVE the idea of your doggy book.  We recently inherited an old german shorthair and she is SO protective of my children.  Wouldn't hurt a fly, unless they were going to hurt the kids.  We have been in the front yard and she will step in front of my girls if anyone walks down the street.  If they get too close, she'll growl.  I will definately check out your link.

Wow this post is longer than I meant it to be!  My daughter just came in and said, "are you done yet?!? I would like some frosted flakes please!"

]]> By: Ladytink_534 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15041 Ladytink_534 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:10:16 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15041 These are both great links! Nice guestpost!!! These are both great links! Nice guestpost!!!

]]> By: Todd http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15039 Todd Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:19:10 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-15039 Karen, Great post. I thought the My Stuff Bags would make a great story, so I just pitched it an editor here in Waco. Best, Todd Karen,
Great post. I thought the My Stuff Bags would make a great story, so I just pitched it an editor here in Waco.
Best,
Todd

]]> By: Kathy http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-14964 Kathy Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:45:31 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/10/14/guest-post-karen-harrington-author-of-janeology/#comment-14964 Janeology is on my wish list.  Great interview.  I got tears in my eyes when I read about There's a Dog in the Doorway. Janeology is on my wish list.  Great interview.  I got tears in my eyes when I read about There's a Dog in the Doorway.

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