Robin M. (robinmy) -
Helpful Score: 1
Every time someone in the Daltry family turns twenty, they are given a task by their grandmother that must be completed within the year. Lee Daltry is told he will be going back to school to be the new Schoolmarm. He is not happy with this since he hated school and always felt he was dumb. Meredith Lewis is also not happy because she thought the teaching job was hers. Now Lee must convince Meredith to help him with his task, especially when he sees one of his students is having the same problems he did as a child.
I thought the first couple chapters of this book were very slow. The writing had a very simplistic feel to it...almost like I was reading a children's book. Maybe it was because the author introduced almost every character in the book it the first two chapters. It felt like a role call. But, after Lee's task is revealed and he begins his teaching job, the writing got better and the story became more interesting. I really liked Lee and his unconventional teaching style. I also liked the way he pursued Meredith and tricked her into helping him with his students. My rating: 4 Stars.
I thought the first couple chapters of this book were very slow. The writing had a very simplistic feel to it...almost like I was reading a children's book. Maybe it was because the author introduced almost every character in the book it the first two chapters. It felt like a role call. But, after Lee's task is revealed and he begins his teaching job, the writing got better and the story became more interesting. I really liked Lee and his unconventional teaching style. I also liked the way he pursued Meredith and tricked her into helping him with his students. My rating: 4 Stars.
Helpful Score: 1
Tired? Depressed? Aggravated with the world? Take a break and read this book!
Grab it quick because, according to author Lorraine Heath's website, this book is out-of-print!
Another reviewer commented that she thought the first chapters introduced too many characters. Perhaps this is because THE LADIES' MAN is the beginning of a series of "Sons and Daughters."
The rest of the books/authors have been added at the end of this review. I've had the devil of a time finding any of the other tomes in the library.
This book has a great deal of laugh-out-loud humor! The story is a bit simplistic but I enjoyed it immensely.
The main conflict was: Hercules (yup, you're going to learn a bit of mythology. It is totally fun!) overcoming Meredith Lewis' anger over losing her job to him -- as the schoolmarm of a small town.
Why Hercules has to teach school for a year is the lynch-pin upon which this tale spins.
As a retired teacher, I was in awe of Hercules' understanding of a child's pain when he/she struggles to learn. This book should be required reading for every beginning teacher!
This is a beautifully written story with lots of pathos, humor and "learnin' goin' on!"
The remaining books of the series tell the tale of the "labor" of each of Hercules' brothers and sisters. Enjoy!
As soon as I read the other books in this series, I'll let you know if they are as good as this one!
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" SERIES:
1) THE LADIES' MAN - by Lorraine Heath
2) THE WALLFLOWER - by Linda Francis Lee
3) THE MATCHMAKER - by Debra S Cowan
4) THE FLIRT - by Rachelle Nelson
5) THE TOMBOY- by Mary Lou Rich
6) THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN - by Elaine Crawford
Grab it quick because, according to author Lorraine Heath's website, this book is out-of-print!
Another reviewer commented that she thought the first chapters introduced too many characters. Perhaps this is because THE LADIES' MAN is the beginning of a series of "Sons and Daughters."
The rest of the books/authors have been added at the end of this review. I've had the devil of a time finding any of the other tomes in the library.
This book has a great deal of laugh-out-loud humor! The story is a bit simplistic but I enjoyed it immensely.
The main conflict was: Hercules (yup, you're going to learn a bit of mythology. It is totally fun!) overcoming Meredith Lewis' anger over losing her job to him -- as the schoolmarm of a small town.
Why Hercules has to teach school for a year is the lynch-pin upon which this tale spins.
As a retired teacher, I was in awe of Hercules' understanding of a child's pain when he/she struggles to learn. This book should be required reading for every beginning teacher!
This is a beautifully written story with lots of pathos, humor and "learnin' goin' on!"
The remaining books of the series tell the tale of the "labor" of each of Hercules' brothers and sisters. Enjoy!
As soon as I read the other books in this series, I'll let you know if they are as good as this one!
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" SERIES:
1) THE LADIES' MAN - by Lorraine Heath
2) THE WALLFLOWER - by Linda Francis Lee
3) THE MATCHMAKER - by Debra S Cowan
4) THE FLIRT - by Rachelle Nelson
5) THE TOMBOY- by Mary Lou Rich
6) THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN - by Elaine Crawford
