woman. The comical stories will brighten your mood and bring light to your life. I was exhausted when I read the final page from giggling through chapter after chapter. trademark sense of humor to every scene. She says she's just a mom and a wife, but is also very obviously a gifted author and comedienne. public spotlight following her YouTube singing sensation of "momisms" sung to the tune of the William Tell Overture. She posted the video at the encouragement of her childrenobviously they recognized her talentand quickly the video went viral. No one was more surprised at the huge success than Renfroe. down-to-earth, inside look at life in an average home tangled with kids, carbs and hormones. You will laugh out loud and enjoy rereading her stories. I believe every woman who picks up this hilarious book will connect with Renfroe immediately. She has a warm way of saying what we all think and bringing levity and introspection simultaneously. time with a girlfriend. I had the privilege of interviewing Renfroe last fall for KRDU 1130AM. What a delightful conversation we had! The very first question she asked me: "What kind of shoes are you wearing?" She believes you can tell a lot about a woman by her shoes. She knew what type of purse I carried by the style of shoes I donned. You can listen to the podcast at: www.krdu1130.com visit her at: Anitarenfroe.com Anita on Facebook. courage. In this situation it worked. What do you think were the necessary ingredients for this to work? he developed this nature? left that out? professional athlete is quality cinema. Written by Michael Lewis and adapted for the screen by John Lee Hancock, this true story exemplifies how lives can be transformed by love when people put their Christian faith into action. was one of twelve children born to a drug addicted mother, Denise (Adriane Lenox). When the state took him away from her as a young boy, Oher ran from various foster homes. Befriended by other students and their parents, Oher was charitably enrolled in a Christian high school even though he did not have the grades or academic aptitude to succeed. It is there that he comes into contact with a wonderful Christian family who took a risk and put their faith into action. school by the much younger S.J. Tuohy (Jae Head) who becomes his mentor, Oher is then noticed by S.J.'s mother, Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock). Realizing that he is in need of housing and care, Leigh Anne invites Oher into their home and eventually into their family. and her daughter Collins (Lily Collins), Leigh Anne respectfully, and with unwavering courage and determination, helps Oher succeed in his final years of high school and also helps him become an exceptional ball player. biography of a professional football player, it is not really about football. It is about caring enough to become involved in one another's lives. The film states this directly at the conclusion when it shows pictures of young men whose lives were cut short due to their lack of supportive guidance in both their education and their athletic lives. Thankfully, the Tuohy family reached out to Oher. fully portrays, this is not easy to do and it takes a tremendous amount of courage on everyone's part. blindsided by the difficulties of life is the reason we need each other. throughout this remarkable film. We highly recommend it to all. |