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House of Testosterone. One Mom's Survival in a Household of Males

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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
Author: Sharon O'Donnell
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 2008-04
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Label: Houghton Mifflin
Number Of Pages: 208

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Every woman has asked herself the question What was he thinking? at least once in her life. When you are the mother of boys, it seems like this question is on a continuous tape loop in your head. Humor columnist Sharon O'Donnell knows this feeling. In House of Testosterone, she chronicles her adventures raising three sons and reining in her über-male, forgetful husband, Kevin. She shares her stories of welcoming her third son into the world, resisting the gravitational pull of the "guy zone," and running a household immersed in a world of sports, bathroom humor, and laundry. O'Donnell's spirit shines through as she struggles to find some "me time" or survive another comical family vacation.

These entertaining episodes of child- (and husband-) rearing lovingly illustrate why Sharon calls herself "Lady of the House of Testosterone."
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This Book Is a Must Read For All Mom's of Boys 2007-06-30
As the only female in a household of males (even the dog) I totally identified with this book.

I sat down to read the first chapter and ended up finishing the book in one sitting. I felt compelled to read on to find out about the next escapade, all the while comparing it to the chaos in my own home and before I knew it several hours had passed and I had finished the entire book.

Sharon very cleverly uses her skill with words to pull a multitude of emotions from her reader. I did an awful lot of laughing out loud while reading House of Testosterone but also found myself crying several times. It was also very reassuring to see that my house is "normal" well, as normal as it can be with all these guys in it.


A Man's Point of View 2007-06-25
I am here to offer a different point of view. I am not a mother, but the father of only one daughter. I found this book to be so true to life
because I could see myself in many of the situations the author describes, especially the chapters "I can Fix it Myself" and "You Look Fine" It is fun to read even if you only have a few minutes, but I found it hard to put down.


Right on Point 2007-03-27
This book is humorous and heartfelt. As I was reading it, there were moments where I wanted to cry or just burst out laughing. This is a good book to read whether you are a mother or not. It is very informative, right on point about males all round, regardless of their age. I will use this book as my guide to raising my two sons. It is a must buy for yourself or as a gift.


Great gift book 2007-03-08
THis book was humorous, but also poignant at times. Having three boys myself, I could relate to many of the situations in the book. It is also a book you can read a little at a time, and read over again for a laugh. I was actually laughing out loud! This also makes a good gift book for moms with boys. I have bought them for many of my friends. Also, I enjoyed going to the author's website. Lilly G


Kathy R. (New York, New York) 2007-01-11
As a single woman whose major contact with men is in the dating scene, I found this book to have smart, funny and illuminating insights into the male mind and male behavior. Whatever the age of the male, the differences between the sexes provide for poignant, heartfelt and hilarious moments. While the author's incidents are located within the realm of one specific family, I couldn't help smiling or laughing at how much it strikes a chord with my own, very different life. Whether you're a mom or not, women will appreciate her honest and humorous look at one woman's struggles with mankind!


Not what I expected 2008-06-23
I, too, am the mother of three boys and thought that this book would be right up my alley. Not so. It was boring. I mean BORING. I kept it in the bathroom to read in bits and pieces only on principal that I bought it. I was totally bummed. :(


MUST READ 2008-06-23
When we found out we were expecting our 3rd baby boy in 4 years, family & friends immediately starting referring to our home as the House of Boys. Naturally for Mother's Day this year, I received a copy of this book. After a special homemade breakfast (compliments of my sweet boys), I wiped the left over syrup off my jammies, put the dinosaurs & race cars on the night table that our youngest son brought in to help me "eat" with, and picked up "House of Testosterone". A couple hours later after many laughs and even some tears, I had finished the book and was calling all my Mommie friends telling them about this book. My copy of "House of Testosterone" is now on rotation through my family & friends with boys or girls...Mommie's with girls can read it and appreciate it just as much as we Mommie's blessed with boys! :)
It would make a great gift for a baby shower, birthday, next Mother's Day, or even for yourself! :)


Have Boys? Read This!! 2008-06-20
Absolutely hilarious! I found myself laughing so hard, my husband had to come and check on me. Her expression of daily life in a house of boys shares the humor, exhaustion, isolation, and love that are part of every moms' existence. It's a fun, quick read that left me feeling like I am not the lone woman trapped in a world of poop humor.


A must read for mom's of boys 2008-06-18
My hubby bought me this on vacation as a joke. From the very first page I laughed and laughed. My hubby and all 3 of my sons looked at me as if I was from another planet. I stayed up all night and read right through the whole book. It is great to know that I am not alone. Feeling left out and out of place in a home full of men. Like the author I am the mother of 3 boys (4) if you include my dear hubby. We also have a male dog and cat. This book was very entertaining and helped with the mom guilt of not understanding the men of my household.


Been there, done that!! 2008-06-18
I stumbled upon House of Testosterone at the grocery store a couple of months ago, and couldn't pass it up! I am also the mom of three sons (no girls), and laughed my way through to the last page (where I cried). I have a photo of my oldest son at about age 4, dressed in his "Rainbow Man" outfit, very similar to the little guy on the book cover. My son had a red hand-me-down shirt with an appliqueed cloud and rainbow, and we just happened to have a pair of tube socks with red, blue and yellow stripes; and Rainbow Man was born. Every boy wants to be a superhero.

As soon as I finished the book (now that my boys are grown and out of the house, I can finish a book quickly), I gave it to my younger sister, who is the mom of four boys, no girls, knowing that she would also enjoy it.

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