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5 Minutes for Books – Part 1 – “Here for You”

July 23, 2007 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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This review is authored by regular contributor Jennifer Donovan, book lover and mother of two of book lovers, who blogs at Snapshot.

This is the first of two reviews today. Click here for the second one, posted by Janice.

This giveaway is part of the Dog Days of Summer hosted by Rocks In My Dryer. To find more fantastic giveaways head over to Rocks In My Dryer. All winners in the giveaway will be announced on Friday, July 27 at the individual blogs. You will find our winner here Friday morning, July 27.

Here for You

If you have a daughter over the age of seven, you’ve probably already begun to wonder when that time is going to come. You know, the time when nothing you say is right and most conversations turn into an argument? The ages of fourteen to twenty are not years that we have to write off as a difficult phase that we simply have to endure. With effort on both the mother’s and the daughter’s part, these years can be the beginning of a wonderful relationship.

Here for You: Creating a Mother-Daughter Bond that Lasts a Lifetime is a perfect resource for you if you want to learn how to create this special bond. It will give you information on the reasons why a mom and daughter have “issues,” as well as steps to overcoming or minimizing them. More importantly, you will learn what steps you and your daughter can take to help insure that a positive relationship develops in these years. The book is written in alternating chapters to mom and to the teen. So even if she doesn’t want to listen to you, she might take the advice to heart if it comes from authors Susie Shellenberger and Kathy Gowler.

One of my favorite parts of the book was reading the simple things that real teens shared. It made me realize how simple it is to create a loving atmosphere that a teen would be happy to be a part of.

I love it when my mom turns up the radio and sings at the top of her lungs–Ellen, 14

I love it when my mom helps me clean my room–Lori, 16

I love it when my mom is just quiet when I’m hurting–Cyrstal, 14

I love it when my mom talks to me honestly about herself–Fran, 18

I love it when my mom tucks me in at night and asks how my day went–Brandi, 17

Other great sidebars at the end of the chapters list such things as

  • Stuff I Wish I Could Tell my Mom
  • Stuff I Wish my Mom Would Tell Me
  • Stuff I Wish my Daughter Would Tell Me
  • Stuff I Could Never Tell my Daughter

As the mother of an 8 1/2 year old daughter, I realize that her teen years are rapidly approaching. Reading this book caused me to resolve to create the kind of environment now that will help us share that kind of bond later. If you want to plan ahead, this is a great read for moms of daughters ages eight to twelve (and even gives some specific pointers to this age group in one chapter). The covenant is really designed to be made with girls from fourteen up to a young adult of twenty or so, and I honestly feel like it is a must read if you have daughters in that age range.

Click here to go to the publisher’s site to find more information on the book, including a hysterical video from the two authors that will not only make you smile, but also will give you a better idea of what is involved in the covenant between mother and daughter. The authors also have a conference called Closer Moms and Daughters (Here for You is only the first in the series of more books to come addressing this topic). You can also purchase a lovely necklace specially made for mothers and daughters as a sign of your covenant to build a strong relationship at that site.

The publisher has donated one copy of this book to a U.S. or Canadian reader. Please leave a comment by Friday to be eligible to win.

Congratulations, Sara at There She Grows, the winner of Mary DeMuth’s new book Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture. If you didn’t win, you can click over through that link and order your own signed copy.

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5 Minutes for Books – Part 2 – Let’s Get Ready…
It’s Parker Time…

About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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  1. Karla Meachem (Empowering Christian Women) says

    July 27, 2007 at 10:33 pm

    WOW! Sounds like an incredible read!

    I love that you can purchase a mom-daughter necklace. I’m on my way to check out the site!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Karin says

    July 27, 2007 at 9:16 am

    Have you picked a winner yet? : )

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  3. Stacey says

    July 27, 2007 at 8:52 am

    Ooh I hope I’m not too late…

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  4. Deidra Floyd says

    July 27, 2007 at 1:41 am

    Sounds like a great book…please enter me in your drawing.

    Thanks!

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  5. Rebecca R. says

    July 27, 2007 at 1:15 am

    I have 5 daughters, 7 1/2 yrs. down to 14 month old twin girls (plus a 9 yr. old son), so this sounds interesting! Thanks for entering me!

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  6. Adria says

    July 27, 2007 at 12:31 am

    This book could be the answer to my prayers. I’m thrilled to learn about it.

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  7. Kris says

    July 27, 2007 at 12:11 am

    My girl is only 4 and this looks like a great book for the future. Thanks.

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  8. Janet Goodman says

    July 26, 2007 at 10:21 pm

    I live overseas and I find it so hard to be a good mom here. I would so enjoy this book. Hope I am not too late with the sign up.

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  9. katrina says

    July 26, 2007 at 10:13 pm

    As a mom to 2 girls we could really use this book!

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  10. Sheryl says

    July 26, 2007 at 10:05 pm

    I’d love to win this! Count me in!

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  11. Renee says

    July 26, 2007 at 10:02 pm

    I would love to read this book!!

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  12. Tara S says

    July 26, 2007 at 9:49 pm

    Please enter me! Check out my giveaway which “missed the boat” at
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  13. Debi says

    July 26, 2007 at 9:29 pm

    oh I’d so love to win this. I have a troubled relationship with my youngest daughter. We are so trying to fix it so any help would be terrific!

    Debi

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  14. Beth says

    July 26, 2007 at 9:09 pm

    I have 4 girls & would love this!!

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  15. bronwyn says

    July 26, 2007 at 5:24 pm

    ooo i’m having my first so this would be great

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  16. Cristy says

    July 26, 2007 at 5:18 pm

    Well, this is the PERFECT giveaway for me…I have 4 beautiful daughters and one on the way soon. My oldest is 13. Yep, I could put this book to GOOD USE! 🙂 Thanks for the chance!

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  17. Kelley says

    July 26, 2007 at 5:03 pm

    What a great giveaway! My daughter is still young and i want to build that mother daughter bond from the very beginning! Please enter me in your contest!

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  18. Charity says

    July 26, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    Count me in!
    -Charity

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  19. Ellen says

    July 26, 2007 at 4:30 pm

    sounds like an excellent book!! hope to win 🙂

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  20. Rebecca says

    July 26, 2007 at 3:36 pm

    I love to read.

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  21. Dru Watkins says

    July 26, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    Count me in please
    dru

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  22. Erin says

    July 26, 2007 at 2:13 pm

    Count me in!

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  23. Dee says

    July 26, 2007 at 1:44 pm

    Looks like a great book1

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  24. Peggy says

    July 26, 2007 at 1:25 pm

    I have a soon to be 10 yr old and this would be great.

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  25. heather says

    July 26, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    I need 5 minutes!

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  26. Deniece says

    July 26, 2007 at 11:57 am

    Count me in.

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  27. jodene says

    July 26, 2007 at 11:42 am

    Thanks for the chance!!

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  28. Jennifer says

    July 26, 2007 at 10:07 am

    Sounds great! Thanks!

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  29. tami lewis says

    July 26, 2007 at 9:36 am

    i need this! ~smile~ my dds and i would appreciate it!

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  30. Laane says

    July 26, 2007 at 7:39 am

    Well, I’m not living in the usa or canada, but you’re welcome to enter my draw.

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  31. Edna says

    July 26, 2007 at 2:51 am

    I would love to win this book I have two daughters one of them just turned 7 this summer.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  32. Jen says

    July 26, 2007 at 12:06 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’m ready for this book & my oldest daughter is 2.5 going on 18 ; )

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  33. Leslie says

    July 25, 2007 at 11:34 pm

    count me in, please!

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  34. April says

    July 25, 2007 at 11:09 pm

    I would love to be counted in! Thanks.

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  35. JEN says

    July 25, 2007 at 10:58 pm

    pick me 🙂

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  36. Sandy says

    July 25, 2007 at 10:03 pm

    I would love this book. My dd is 10, and we are very close, but who knows what lies around the corner….only God does.

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  37. Carla says

    July 25, 2007 at 8:54 pm

    Thanks for entering my name!

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  38. Tammy says

    July 25, 2007 at 8:22 pm

    Please count me in…I have two girls!

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  39. KaylaC says

    July 25, 2007 at 7:54 pm

    Would love a new book! Please add me to the drawing, thanks!

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    July 25, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    Another great book to read! Count me in!

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  41. sheri says

    July 25, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    A bond is hard to forge. I’d love this book.
    Thanks.

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  42. Lisa says

    July 25, 2007 at 4:21 pm

    As a mom of two daughters that arrived after two sons, I can use all the help raising daughters that I can get! Thanks for entering me.

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  43. Rhen says

    July 25, 2007 at 3:48 pm

    As a mom with 5 daughters I think it would be a great book to have!

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  44. Linda SS says

    July 25, 2007 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks & please enter me:)

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  45. Tina says

    July 25, 2007 at 3:32 pm

    I’d like to enter your drawing!

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  46. Proud to be country says

    July 25, 2007 at 2:57 pm

    I love to read and have two beautiful daughters. I would love to win this book
    Alyson

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  47. Lisa Osborn says

    July 25, 2007 at 1:45 pm

    This sounds like a great book.

    Thanks!

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  48. Cole's Mama says

    July 25, 2007 at 12:34 pm

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  49. Loni says

    July 25, 2007 at 11:49 am

    This looks like a great book. Please enter me, and thanks!

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  50. Meagan says

    July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am

    What a great sounding book. I’d love it.

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  51. michelle says

    July 25, 2007 at 10:43 am

    That book sounds like it would very useful these days! Count me in!

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  52. pat says

    July 25, 2007 at 9:16 am

    Please enter me. I have 4 ladies in waiting!

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  53. Zukppr says

    July 25, 2007 at 8:47 am

    rising pre-teen (10 going on 40) in this household 🙂

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  54. bree says

    July 25, 2007 at 2:20 am

    enter me please. this book sounds great.

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  55. Kelly says

    July 25, 2007 at 12:25 am

    Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Blessings~

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  56. Karla ~ Ainsley's Mom says

    July 24, 2007 at 11:39 pm

    I would like to win this book! Sounds great! Please count me in!

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  57. At A Hen's Pace says

    July 24, 2007 at 11:28 pm

    Me too!

    Jeanne

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  58. Amy says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:52 pm

    Just heard these authors today on Middady Connection on Moody Radio.

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  59. Andrea says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:48 pm

    I would love to be entered. Thanks

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  60. Kristine says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:48 pm

    I have a 9 year old daughter, this book would be super!

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  61. Kiy says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:31 pm

    I would love to have this. While I am not a mom, yet, I will be soon and I’d love to start out right. Or at least, try to. Thank you for offering up this book, it looks wonderful.

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  62. purebillow says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:29 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Please enter me.
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  63. Kim says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:29 pm

    I have a 13 year old daughter and would love to have this book. Thanks!

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  64. Michelle says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:02 pm

    I would love this book!

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  65. Sara says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:49 pm

    I would love to win that book. Sounds great!

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  66. Frugal housewife says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:43 pm

    This looks great! Please add me to your list.

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  67. Elena says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:36 pm

    My girls are 8 and 2 so I want to get ready! Thanks!

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  68. Valerie says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:30 pm

    Please enter me to win the book. Thanks!

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  69. oh amanda says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:09 pm

    Makes my heart happy & sad just reading about that book. My daughter is only 18 months but I love to think about this stuff now!

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  70. Sara says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:05 pm

    Count me in!

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  71. Teresa says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:07 pm

    Sounds like a great resource!

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  72. Needleroozer says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:06 pm

    My daughter is 12. I could use this book!

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  73. Aimee says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:24 pm

    Please count me in!!!!!

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  74. Michelle says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:23 pm

    I would love a chance to win this book for my daughter and I.

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  75. Michelle says

    July 24, 2007 at 6:53 pm

    I’d like a chance to win!

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  76. Corey says

    July 24, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    oooooooooooooooo pcick me! Pick me!
    Thanks! Cool prize!

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  77. jodene says

    July 24, 2007 at 4:49 pm

    I have two daughter so this is perfect. Thanks for the chance.

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  78. Theresa says

    July 24, 2007 at 4:49 pm

    Wow! It’s like Christmas in July! Thanks to all of the wonderful bloggers that are participating in this great give-away!!!

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  79. Dana says

    July 24, 2007 at 4:29 pm

    I’d love to have that book:) My daughter is 11 going on 20, and everyday is something new 😉

    Thanks for the nice offer!

    Dana
    [email protected]

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  80. Chris Reeder says

    July 24, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    Count me in. Would be a great gift for my wife.

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  81. Elizabeth F.-The Whole Family says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:42 pm

    Oh, I’d love that book. I have a daughter who is almost 7 and it’s already begun! Yikes…

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  82. Sarah says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:37 pm

    Oh this sounds wonderful! I have two daughters, 3 and 1, so I know I would benefit from this book early in the game. Pick me! Pick me!
    Sarah

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  83. Katrina says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:33 pm

    I have an 8, almost 9 yr old daughter… I soooo understand the rifts. IT’s nuts…. ask her how she is or if she needs help w/ something and get your head bit off. I soooo need this book.

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  84. The Pumkin Patch says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:29 pm

    Sign me up!

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  85. Sara says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:18 pm

    Count me in and take a look at our giveaway!

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  86. Theresa says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:17 pm

    Looks great! Count me in!

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  87. Susanne says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:15 pm

    My little girl is seven now, and I am already wondering where my baby has gone!! I would love to win this!!

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  88. Stephanie says

    July 24, 2007 at 3:04 pm

    I would love to have a chance to win one too!

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  89. Dawn says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:51 pm

    Anyone reading my blog know how I’m struggling with my daughter, so this book would be ideal. Pls enter me.

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  90. Brandie says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:33 pm

    I would love to be the owner of this book! Please count me in!

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  91. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:29 pm

    Count me in!

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  92. Lindsay says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:24 pm

    No girls yet, but I’d love to win this just in case…

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  93. Promises Fulfilled says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:11 pm

    This would be a great book to own – thank you

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  94. Elizabeth says

    July 24, 2007 at 1:30 pm

    How great! Thank you for including me in your drawing!

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  95. jean trickett says

    July 24, 2007 at 11:14 am

    count me in for the book please! thank you!

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  96. Tasha says

    July 24, 2007 at 10:50 am

    Would love to win this prize!!

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  97. Linda says

    July 24, 2007 at 9:33 am

    I have one daughter and 5 boys. I need this book. Hee hee.

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  98. stitchblade says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:53 am

    Sounds great! Enter us please!~

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  99. Annie says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:49 am

    Looks like a great book!

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  100. Tami says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:47 am

    I love contests. Thanks for a chance to win!!

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  101. amybee says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:42 am

    count me in!

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  102. Dora Renee' Wilkerson says

    July 24, 2007 at 8:11 am

    Oh, put me in your contest too. I have an 8 year old daughter. This would be a good one for us too.

    Dora Renee’ Wilkerson
    http://www.bricoreandfamily.blogspot.com/

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  103. Michelle says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:55 am

    This sounds like a great book for me and my daughter.

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  104. Pam says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:52 am

    As the mother of 3 girls, I would love to know more. Pls. count me in!

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  105. groovyoldlady says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:32 am

    groovyoldlady at adelphia dot net

    I have two girlies…so count me in!

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  106. Christine says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:12 am

    I’d love to win this! Count me in!

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  107. Jodi says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:05 am

    count me in!!

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  108. Alycia says

    July 24, 2007 at 5:49 am

    Please sign me up!! Thank you!!

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  109. Diane J. says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:15 am

    Sign me up, please!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  110. tanyetta says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:04 am

    Great Idea! I would love to win. Please count me in. Thank you.

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  111. Jenny in Ca says

    July 24, 2007 at 2:00 am

    please enter me!

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  112. Lynn says

    July 24, 2007 at 1:56 am

    I have two wonderful daughters (17 & 5) and would love to read this book!

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  113. Anne says

    July 24, 2007 at 1:49 am

    I’m in!

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  114. jen says

    July 24, 2007 at 1:41 am

    yes, please!

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  115. Laura says

    July 24, 2007 at 1:31 am

    Please include me, this will be very helpful as I have a 10 yr old daughter.

    Laura

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  116. liz says

    July 24, 2007 at 1:04 am

    Sign me up!

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  117. LivingforGod says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:59 am

    Please enter me in this contest. Thanks!

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  118. cre82learn says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:53 am

    I have two daughters and could really use these!!

    Reply
  119. LoriB says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:46 am

    Sign me up. I love to read.

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  120. rachelle says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:35 am

    Love the giveaway! Please Enter me in it! THaNkS

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  121. Perri says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:26 am

    they look like great books – please enter my name.

    Reply
  122. Laura Williams says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:13 am

    Please enter me into your drawing! Thank you!

    Reply
  123. PEA says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:07 am

    Fabulous giveaway!! Please enter my name in your draw:-) Thank you!! xo

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  124. Pastormac's Ann says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:06 am

    I have three girls – please enter me in your giveaway.

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  125. Donna says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:36 pm

    With three daughters, I sure would love to read this book.

    Reply
  126. suzanne says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:33 pm

    I was just reading about this book and would love to have a copy!

    Reply
  127. simone says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:12 pm

    I would love this book thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  128. Wendy says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:00 pm

    HEy- I need all the parenting help I can get! 🙂

    Reply
  129. Kathleen says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:51 pm

    This book looks very good. I have four daughters.

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  130. serina says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:42 pm

    As a mom to two daughters, this book sounds really interesting. Count me in!

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  131. Tonja says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:10 pm

    would love to read this book…count me in!

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  132. Jennifer says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:09 pm

    I have a 9 year old daughter and I am sure this would help me with her in years to come! Hope I win!

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  133. EPM says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:51 pm

    I have 3 girls ages 2 – 8 – this would be great!

    Reply
  134. KatieBug says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    What a great resource for the mother of a girl!

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  135. Doreen says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:23 pm

    Fantastic!!

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  136. PJ says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:21 pm

    I’d love to win this, having four daughters. If I don’t I think I’ll purchase this one, looks great.

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  137. Jenn says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:18 pm

    This sounds great. Please add me in.

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  138. Kathy, Jeff's Wife says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:11 pm

    Mom of daughters…we’d love it!

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  139. Jessica says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    Oh wow… what a great giveaway! I have 3 daughters… this is something that would get much use in our home!!

    Count me in, please!!

    Jessica
    [email protected]

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  140. Melissa says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:56 pm

    I would love this book! Enter me please! 🙂 Melissa

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  141. Rebecca says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:46 pm

    I’d love to be included!

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  142. Maine Mom says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:43 pm

    Count me in!

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  143. Samantha says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:23 pm

    Looks like a good one! Thanks!

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  144. Jane says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:19 pm

    This would be a lovely gift for my cousin who has three young daughters.

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  145. Ranelle says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:13 pm

    My oldest daughter is almost 11. I feel like I could’ve used this a couple years ago! Better late than never I suppose.

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  146. Mom of Four says

    July 23, 2007 at 7:38 pm

    This sounds like such a wonderful book. I would love to read this as my eldest is just a few years away from those teen years. Thanks so much!

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  147. Andie says

    July 23, 2007 at 7:21 pm

    I have two daughters (ages 3 & 7). I would love this book!
    Blessings-Andie
    PS…check out my giveaway!

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  148. Jo says

    July 23, 2007 at 6:15 pm

    This would be a perfect thing to give my daughter for her upcoming 13th birthday!

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  149. Mercy says

    July 23, 2007 at 6:01 pm

    This is the important stuff. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

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  150. Michelle says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:54 pm

    This book sounds wonderful, please add me! Thanks so much!

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  151. Christie Daniels says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:42 pm

    Please count me in!

    Reply
  152. kristina says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:30 pm

    My baby is only 2 but this sounds like a good book to read. great blog btw.

    Reply
  153. Natalie says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:23 pm

    With two daughters, I could really use this book.

    Reply
  154. Angie says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:14 pm

    Looks like a great book to read to prepare — my dd is 2 1/2. 🙂

    Reply
  155. MoneyDummy says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    How fun! Count me in!

    Reply
  156. Abbey says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:47 pm

    My daughter is only 8 months, but it’s never too early to start cultivating a special relationship!

    Reply
  157. Amy says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    This sounds like an awesome book! I hope I win!

    Reply
  158. Gretchen says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:36 pm

    Hi, Please count me in!

    Reply
  159. problem girl says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:31 pm

    This sounds like a awesome book. I hope I win this one!

    Reply
  160. allhisblessings says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:26 pm

    Out of my 6 children, one is a girl LOL, so I’d love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity! 🙂

    Reply
  161. Nancy says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:21 pm

    I’m in!
    Thanks and be sure to enter mine for “Simple Abundance”.

    Reply
  162. Andrea says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    I’m in!!

    Reply
  163. Margie says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:01 pm

    Love it! Please enter me 🙂

    Reply
  164. Eden says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:56 pm

    This would be totally awesome to read! Please count me it!

    Reply
  165. Jessica says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:51 pm

    As a mom of (soon to be) three girls, this looks like a great resource! Thanks!

    Reply
  166. qtpies7 says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:51 pm

    Wow, I would love to read that book, I have 3 daughters, and it is difficult to get your teen to trust you enough to share thier life with you.

    Reply
  167. Julia says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:49 pm

    Please enter me to win Here for You. Sounds like a great read for those of us with daughters.

    Reply
  168. Krissy says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:45 pm

    Such an important topic. I have 2 girls. I’d love to win!

    Reply
  169. Natalie says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:45 pm

    I worry so much about “losing” my daughters – not having that connection that endures especially during those turbulent teen years. This book sounds like a real treasure!

    Reply
  170. kelli in the mirror says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:41 pm

    Count me in! I’ve been wanting to read this one.

    Reply
  171. Dawn says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:39 pm

    Please count me in as well. I have a daughter of my own and anything to help prepare me for this time would be awesome!

    Reply
  172. Andrea says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:36 pm

    Sounds AWESOME! Pick me, pick me! 🙂

    Reply
  173. Jennifer says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    This looks like a great book! I have 4 daughters so enter me in please.

    Reply
  174. Amy says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:27 pm

    Great book!

    Reply
  175. Mrs. Nehemiah says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:15 pm

    I think I need to read this.

    Reply
  176. salli says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:13 pm

    Count me in…it sounds like a wonderful book!

    Reply
  177. Wendy says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:12 pm

    Please add me!

    Reply
  178. Jenn in AZ says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:08 pm

    Oh! *sniff* This sounds like a WONDERFUL book! As a mom to a teen girl, there are some rough patches for a year or so. (Mom had a bit of growing–and learning to let go in stages.) Now, at 16-going-on-17, things are lovely, tumultuous, joyous, frustrating, endearing, confusing, and a tremendous blessing all around. I have two more to go through (a boy and another girl) and there will be challenges–with different triumphs and pitfalls throughout–but with God I pray my children will grow into servants and leaders. 🙂

    I would love to be in the drawing for this book!

    Thanks,
    Jenn in AZ

    Reply
  179. devildogwife says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:03 pm

    Sounds wonderful. Please sign me up!

    Reply
  180. Dawn says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:59 pm

    This sounds like a great book. Count me in.

    Reply
  181. Heather says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:37 pm

    As a mother of 2 girls (5 1/2 and a just turned 13 year old), I would love this book! Count me in please. Thanks.

    Reply
  182. Tater and Tot says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:35 pm

    Add me to the list!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  183. Lauren says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:32 pm

    I would love this!

    Reply
  184. Mary says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:32 pm

    With two daughters, I am sure I’d love this!

    Reply
  185. Julie Ruhlman says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:18 pm

    I’d like this!

    Reply
  186. Amanda says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:17 pm

    oh sounds cool. thanks

    Reply
  187. Miranda says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:13 pm

    So Sweet, Please count me in!

    Reply
  188. Lori says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:05 pm

    This would be such a blessing for my daughter and I. Count me in!

    Reply
  189. Kristi says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:04 pm

    Please enter me too!

    Reply
  190. Carolyn says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    I have a friend who could really use this book.

    Reply
  191. InsaneMom2Four says

    July 23, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    This sounds like an awesome book. My daughter will be 10 in a week and I am completely lost. She is the only girl we have. Our three boys, I can relate too, but she is so opposite of me, that I just don’t know what to do most days. Please add me to the contest.

    Reply
  192. Jennifer says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:53 pm

    I would love to have this book! I have a daughter and this topic really interests me. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  193. Janne says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    Looks good. Enter me, please. 🙂

    Reply
  194. robin says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:39 pm

    looks good, I’m in!

    Reply
  195. Ashley says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:39 pm

    i have a daughter. i also had a rocky relationship with my mother. maybe this would prepare me for my own battles with my children.

    Reply
  196. Ginny says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:34 pm

    Enter me, I have two girls. One just turned 6 & the other one is about to be 10, so I can already see it happening, lol.

    Reply
  197. Tessa says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:33 pm

    As the mother of 3 girls, count me in.

    Reply
  198. Jenny says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:27 pm

    As the mom to two girls, please count me in!

    Reply
  199. Jessica Saunders says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:24 pm

    Would love a book like this

    Reply
  200. Shannon says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:14 pm

    Count me in!

    Reply
  201. Jen says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    Oh, what a wonderful book! Enter me, please!

    Reply
  202. Allison says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:48 pm

    This would be an interesting read. I want to always have a close relationship with my kids.

    Reply
  203. julie says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:43 pm

    I really should read this book. Enter me please.

    Reply
  204. Angela says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:36 pm

    Oh my gosh! This would be an invaluable addition to my library of treasured books. Please enter me into the contest!

    Reply
  205. Robin says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:32 pm

    Please count me in!

    Reply
  206. Lisa B says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:23 pm

    Ok, my daughter just turned 8 and is already in the stage of “nothing you say is right.” 🙂 It sounds like I definitely should read this book!

    Reply
  207. Mama Money says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:23 pm

    Nice–count me in!

    Reply
  208. Bridget says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:13 pm

    I WOULD LOVE to win this!! Thank you for the opportunity!!

    Reply
  209. gale says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:13 pm

    Love that. Count me in.

    Reply
  210. Mummymac says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:08 pm

    Me Too

    Reply
  211. Sheri says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:05 pm

    Oh very interested in this book. Count me in.

    Reply
  212. Barb Jones says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:01 pm

    I have a daughter who just turned 15 and would love this book.

    Barb J.

    Reply
  213. Anastasia says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:55 am

    How sweet! I’m in 🙂

    Reply
  214. Dawn says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:53 am

    My girls (2 and 8 weeks) are far from teens, but it’s never too early to prepare!

    Reply
  215. Kelley says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:48 am

    With two girls who are growing up quickly…I need this book!

    Reply
  216. Jen says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:47 am

    Count me in, please.

    Reply
  217. Monkey Giggles says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:44 am

    Would love a chance to win this….my daughter is 10…

    Reply
  218. Sherry says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:43 am

    My daughter is almost 6. I would love this.

    Reply
  219. Nikki says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:41 am

    I have had a stuggle with my 10 year old daughter lately . I have been luck with my 14 yr. old but the younger is going to be a challenge. would love to read this book.

    Nikki

    Reply
  220. Becky says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:40 am

    Great giveaway idea! Thanks!

    Reply
  221. Megan says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:24 am

    Four girls in my family. Enter me too, please!

    Reply
  222. Denise says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:19 am

    I have a 6 1/2 yr old daughter and would love the chance to win this.
    Thank you so much

    Reply
  223. SingForHim says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:16 am

    I really need this book, I have three girls!

    Reply
  224. Linda says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:06 am

    Count me in!!!!!!!

    Reply
  225. Greatexpectations says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:05 am

    As a mom who is struggling with her own mother-daughter relationship, and the mom of twin girls, I NEED this book. Thank you so much for telling us about it. Win it or not, I’m getting it! Lucky for me, I have some time.

    Reply
  226. Jessica says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:00 am

    This sounds like a fabulous resource! If I’m not the winner, it will be on my wish list, and I think it may be included in Christmas gifts for my “mom friends”. 🙂 Thanks for introducing so many of us to this book.

    Reply
  227. Revka says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:59 am

    As mother to three girls, I want this book! 🙂

    Reply
  228. Abbi says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:57 am

    Oooh, looks interesting, I have two little girls! Thanks!

    Reply
  229. Becca says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:53 am

    I heard this was a great book – I would love to read it! Thank you!

    Reply
  230. Tiffany M says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:49 am

    Enter me…I am a mommy to 3 beautiful daughters(and 1 son)

    Reply
  231. Jill S says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:45 am

    Sounds like a wonderful book that I could use!

    Reply
  232. Paige says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:40 am

    I have 3 daughters. I could use some advice.

    Reply
  233. Diatribal says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:40 am

    I have a little girl and I would love to be better prepared for her!!

    Count me in!

    Reply
  234. slawebb says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:32 am

    I’m a mother of 2 (so far) daughters. This would be reallyhelpful.

    Reply
  235. dallimomma says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:31 am

    I have a friend with a 13 year-old daughter who desperately needs this. Thanks.

    Reply
  236. Melissa says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:27 am

    this would be awesome to have. please enter me. thanks!

    Reply
  237. Tammy says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:20 am

    I’d love to be entered for the book giveaway! Thanks!!

    Reply
  238. Jennifer says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:18 am

    Oh — I’ve got an almost 12yo… THANK YOU!

    Reply
  239. Misti Hollrah says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:17 am

    As a mom of 2 girls-I would love to own this book!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  240. Amy says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:11 am

    I would love to win! Please include me in your drawing!

    Thanks,
    ~Amy

    Reply
  241. Jill (CDPJ) says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:10 am

    Sounds like a great book… I think my SIL would love it, since she has 2 girls. Sign me up (on her behalf 🙂

    Also, I posted a link to your giveaway on my post, too!

    Reply
  242. Ellen says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:09 am

    I would love this.

    Reply
  243. Jill says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:06 am

    Looks like a great bookd!

    Reply
  244. Photojenic says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:03 am

    My 17yr old DD and I have been bumping heads a lot lately. This sounds like the perfect book to help us have a good relationship during this rocky time. Thanks for this giveaway!

    Reply
  245. MollyCoddled says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:01 am

    Okay, so I’m sure no one else here has a daughter so I should definitely win this one. Please? 🙂

    Reply
  246. Mama Zen says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:58 am

    I would love to win this book for my sister. My niece is about to enter the teen years.

    Reply
  247. Stacey says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:58 am

    I would love to get a head start on the bonding process with my daughter. Stacey

    Reply
  248. Jen says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:57 am

    What a wonderful giveaway! Please count me in!

    Reply
  249. Tina says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:53 am

    I would so love to win this book.

    All God’s best,

    Reply
  250. De'Etta says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:50 am

    Sounds like a great book – I’d love to be considered for the drawing. [email protected]

    Reply
  251. jenny-up the hill says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:48 am

    This sounds like a great book…would love to read it! Count me in!

    Reply
  252. Katja from Skimbaco says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:47 am

    Please count me in! I would love to read that book!

    Reply
  253. Chrissy says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:45 am

    What a fabulous idea. Count me in.

    Reply
  254. Susan says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:37 am

    WOW! Great choices! Sign me up!

    Reply
  255. Jennifer says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:36 am

    Sounds great! Count me in please!

    Reply
  256. Minnesota Momm says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:36 am

    Sounds like a wonderful book! I’m a momma to identical twin girls and am always looking for books about moms & daughters! Count me in!

    Kim

    Reply
  257. My Quotidian Mysteries (Laura) says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:25 am

    As the mother of a daughter, and the daughter of a mother, this would be a treasure to have.

    Reply
  258. dcrmom says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:24 am

    Count me in! thanks!!

    Reply
  259. Melinda says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:21 am

    Yeah, I definately need this book. I have an 8 year old daughter.

    Reply
  260. LinseyKnerl says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:20 am

    I really need this book… thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  261. Cmommy says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:18 am

    Thank you for the info about this book and the authors! I’d like to be included!

    Reply
  262. Georgia Mom says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:16 am

    Count me in!

    Reply
  263. Kathy says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:15 am

    I’m inspired. Would love a chance to win the book. I have a seven year old daughter and I can already feel the indifference between us. Please count me in. Thank you.

    Reply
  264. Crystal says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:58 am

    Oh I could definitely use a book like this. I have a 13 (almost 14) DD and I feel like we are going more our separate ways every day.

    Reply
  265. Bad Sheep says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:56 am

    What a positive book for a mom. As a mother of a 4 year old, my sister in law would really love this.

    Reply
  266. Lynnae (From Under the Clutter) says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:51 am

    I have a 9 year old daughter. This book sounds like a fantastic resource! Count me in!

    Reply
  267. Diana says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:48 am

    Count me in…my daughter would love this…she has a daughter too!

    Reply
  268. peach says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:38 am

    Count me in, too. I have two daughters, and this sounds like a great resource.

    Reply
  269. Mikki says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:37 am

    Oh my!!! Would I not LOVE and cherish this book!! This looks so good and the video was such a trip!!

    This Here for You book looks great!! THanks for the contest!!

    Reply
  270. Debi says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:34 am

    Oh my, this sounds wonderful! Loved those quotes by the girls.

    Reply
  271. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:34 am

    I’m going to need all the help I can get with my daughter…..Hope I win!

    Reply
  272. Adventures In Babywearing says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:25 am

    How precious!! I wish my mom had this book when I was little. Our relationship was so difficult, but Praise God that NOW we are best friends.

    Steph

    Reply
  273. stephanie says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:15 am

    Yes please!!

    Reply
  274. Carey says

    July 23, 2007 at 7:51 am

    Ive heard of this book, i would love to be included in the drawing. I have three girls and i think we could all benefit from it.

    Reply
  275. Pam says

    July 23, 2007 at 7:06 am

    As another mom of 3 girls, I would love to read this book.

    Reply
  276. Myrna says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:41 am

    Count me in.

    Reply
  277. Caryn says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:40 am

    Enter me too please!

    Reply
  278. Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:07 am

    As the mom of three girls, I should really read this book!

    Reply
  279. Christine (aka YoungMommy) says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:04 am

    This book looks wonderful! My Julz is only 5, but it’s definitely good to be prepared!!

    Reply

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