Review by Booklist Review
Some women strive (or pretend) to be perfect. Others accept their limitations and celebrate anyway. Shankle (Nobody's Cuter Than You, 2015) unashamedly opts for the latter stance and offers a book of short essays in which she discusses bangs as a misbegotten hairstyle, autocorrect as a scourge to communication, and rescue dogs who, in gratitude, seem to live forever. She doesn't break new ground so much as invite readers to chuckle at her (and their) foibles. Her husband, daughter, and friend, Gulley, all appear throughout. All is not fun and games, however, as she shares how she and her father discuss her parents' divorce and how his integrity continues to inspire her. The essays range from some that offer little or no mention of a religious viewpoint to others that are distinctly Christian. Aptly titled, Shankle's book does an admirable job of showing how small moments really do make up a life. This breezy read is suitable for a book club, at the beach, and on a nightstand for bedtime reflection.--Curbow, Joan Copyright 2017 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Shankle (Nobody's Cuter Than You), writer for The Big Mama Blog, thinks life is simpler than people make it. Through 19 rip-roaring chapters on the pains and foibles of everyday life, readers will laugh at Shankle's self-deprecating account of her many mishaps and misunderstandings, including the struggle to find a job after college, learning to live with a pristine white couch she was afraid to sully, redoubling her efforts to work exercise into her daily routine, and trying to find a doggy day care for her two renegade pups. Shankle revisits her childhood in later chapters, which allows her to dip into more serious matters such as her parents' divorce, how she made time to spend with her grandparents, and her evolving relationship with her younger sister. Fans of Martha Bolton will find much of the same wit and levity in Shankle's writing. Most chapters close with a "Small Things" list that begins with a quote and includes lessons and reminders gleaned from the theme of the chapter. Shankle's winsome book will be well-received by Christian readers looking to be more conscientious in everyday life. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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