Review of A Long Ago place

[Elendu Clement Ekechukwu]

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Long Ago place" by Donna Betten.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The love of motherhood keeps declining as the day goes by. To correct the disease that some schools of thought have instilled in society, women today would rather be career-driven than have a family. A Long Ago Place is a book written to share the joy of motherhood with children who are still growing up.

Donna Betten uses this book to tell growing girls that they can have a family and still have a remarkable career. The nameless protagonist of this book recalls what she thought of motherhood as a child while sitting under a tree and listening to pigeons, just like the book illustrated. She worked as a secretary and had imaginary children: Porky, Jemoo, Serena, Lindy Loo, Semolina, Wendy, Suzanna, Pinky, and the one-eyed teddy, Teddy. She didn't neglect her job as a mom. Whenever she returned from work, she would do the needful for her children.

Donna took me back to my childhood days. I'd vividly remember how I fantasized about being a father. I remember taking on the role of a father whenever we played house. Children these days are careless about the little things that matter. Although the pictures weren't bright, I think they made the book look more original.

I don't think that it is possible to read this book without having nostalgia. Memories give you a specific type of euphoria. The book was brief, as any children's book should be. I would advise parents to take this book and read it to their children. I believe giving this imaginative read a 4 out of 4 is appropriate.

This book isn't just for children. I think adults would like it because of the memories it would give them. I can boldly say that the book was exceptionally edited. Recommending it only to children would limit its audience. I would also recommend it to people who love to read books that give nostalgia.

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A Long Ago place
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I think I'll like to read this book for the nostalgia you explained in your review, and I really like books that are Imaginative, great review, welldone

[Chukwuemeka Ezema]

Motherhood is a really beautiful thing and I'm glad the author was able to capture it. She used this book to show young girls how to balance their career and their families. Great review.