Is Dari-Bug Cute or Am I Just His Parentis a narrative that reveals the conflicting emotions and incidents
that come with being a parent. T.M.Gaouette stumbles through the first
year of her baby’s life with a light humor and honesty that she openly
shares with her reader.
“These are thoughts and feelings that I am sure many parents can relate
to but are afraid to express.
Being a parent is an awesome responsibility that invites the opportunity
to either develop or destroy, and that reality is hard to digest.”
In
discussing the trials and triumphs of both parent and child, T.M.
Gaouette’s reflection of experiences and anecdotes introduce a subject
matter that all parents can relate to.
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Born in Malawi, brought up in
the UK and educated in the US, T. M. Gaouette is a writer, a new wife,
mother and stepmother. Her diverse experiences have inspired her to write
fiction and non-fiction for both children and adults. Her joys are her
family and home in New England where she lives with her husband Pete, son
Darius, stepson Kolby and cat Cosmo.
Excerpt
The words, "You will ruin your life," suddenly
ring true to me and no longer seem over reactive. What if my husband and I
do our utmost to bring our son up well? We take parenting advice from
numerous experts and we read all the related articles, but he takes a
wrong turn anyway. Something gets in his way, or like many children, they
get in their own way. It can happen to anyone. What if it happens to him
and he cannot get out of it? I don't know if I could handle such a waste.
My Angel is so beautiful and his slate is so clean, I feel I would die if
he wastes his potential as he gets older. What if he does not take
advantage of his gifts? What if he meets the wrong woman? What if he
befriends the wrong crowd? In an instant his life could take the wrong
turn and I will no longer be in control of him. Will I be able to trust
him to eventually see the light? We all know the results of an
overprotective parent. I fear my boy will make the wrong decision, but
more that that, I fear that I will be the one that drives him to it.
Reader Reviews:
"I really enjoyed this
book. It was interesting to read about your innermost thoughts and
struggles and joys. Much of the things you wrote were relatable to us
with babies, although anyone would enjoy it. You made me laugh, and at
one point almost cry. (awwww) I liked your writing style and the
parallel throughout."
C. Masson
"I have just read your e-book and I
think it is fantastic. You seem to sum up the feelings I can imagine
myself having if I was to become a parent. I sometimes cannot cope
with the over-whelming protection I feel towards (my younger
brother) to the extent that I wonder how parents cope...your book
has had an effect on me...Thank you for sharing it with me."
S. Newby
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