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The Crowded Nest Syndrome
Who Left the Door Unlocked?
Insightful and irreverent The Crowded Nest Syndrome illustrates one woman’s philosophy on finding humor in family situations that have caused, and continue to cause, frustration, exasperation, carpal tunnel, early menopause, flatulence, and Prozac-induced stupor. Millions of responsible post-parental people are cowering in confusion and despair wondering who left the door unlocked when their adult children return home.
The Crowded Nest Syndrome deals with how one
•Coped in chaotic conditions of crowded proportions for years.
•Moved out of state only to be followed and invaded…again.
•Watched $250 in groceries disappear in less than 24 hours.
•Gave up vacations for entertaining/raising full-time grandchildren.
“I’m frightened, Auntie Em,” said Dorothy. Shaputis is right with you, Dorothy, braced against her door, hiding from the frat house madness of her own home. Where’s that dumb Toto when you need him?
A humorous off-beat infomercial The Crowded Nest Syndrome will help countless parents who woke up one morning wondering what happened to their peaceful pre-retirement years of easy living and forewarn those whose offspring are still too young to vote.
Insightful and irreverent The Crowded Nest Syndrome illustrates one woman’s philosophy on finding humor in family situations that have caused, and continue to cause, frustration, exasperation, carpal tunnel, early menopause, flatulence, and Prozac-induced stupor. Millions of responsible post-parental people are cowering in confusion and despair wondering who left the door unlocked when their adult children return home.
The Crowded Nest Syndrome deals with how one
•Coped in chaotic conditions of crowded proportions for years.
•Moved out of state only to be followed and invaded…again.
•Watched $250 in groceries disappear in less than 24 hours.
•Gave up vacations for entertaining/raising full-time grandchildren.
“I’m frightened, Auntie Em,” said Dorothy. Shaputis is right with you, Dorothy, braced against her door, hiding from the frat house madness of her own home. Where’s that dumb Toto when you need him?
A humorous off-beat infomercial The Crowded Nest Syndrome will help countless parents who woke up one morning wondering what happened to their peaceful pre-retirement years of easy living and forewarn those whose offspring are still too young to vote.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2004
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About the author
Kathleen Shaputis
12 books23 followersKathleen Shaputis is well experienced in the headline lifestyles of the baby boomer generation. Struck by Meniere's Disease, her writing time has been limited but the muse continues to nudge. She writes romantic comedies, nonfiction and has a ghostwriter on a dozen books.
After years of presenting at various writers conferences and community colleges on writing, marketing, book printing and self-publishing, she's had to give up these wonderful events, as well as ghostwriting, due to the disease as well.
She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, Bob, two pompous Pomeranians, a socially inept blue tick hound and a clowder of cats.
After years of presenting at various writers conferences and community colleges on writing, marketing, book printing and self-publishing, she's had to give up these wonderful events, as well as ghostwriting, due to the disease as well.
She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, Bob, two pompous Pomeranians, a socially inept blue tick hound and a clowder of cats.
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July 9, 2021
Not as relevant as I hoped it would be, but amusing, anyway.
I thought this would be about empty nesters who experience their solitude being interrupted by the return of "boomerang" children and was hoping for advice on how to get them to leave and become self-supporting . Instead, the author tells how she deals with multiple generations causing a "Crowded Nest" when she enters her forties during her second marriage. She suggests chocolate and Prozac for coping with such situations. I"m not sure whether she meant that seriously.
I thought this would be about empty nesters who experience their solitude being interrupted by the return of "boomerang" children and was hoping for advice on how to get them to leave and become self-supporting . Instead, the author tells how she deals with multiple generations causing a "Crowded Nest" when she enters her forties during her second marriage. She suggests chocolate and Prozac for coping with such situations. I"m not sure whether she meant that seriously.
November 7, 2015
Audiobook
Narration - Barbara Benjamin-Creel - Really Good
This book is pretty comical and Barbara read it with excellent comedic timing. I honestly felt like it was the author narrating the book, so great job!
The book is a hoot. It's a bit of a tongue in cheek look at life with the kids back in the house when you were just getting ready to kick back and enjoy life without all the chaos!
The author gives humorous tips for 'adult child' proofing your house to encourage their desire to once again take flight back out into the real world. But it's not just about adult children coming back home - she also has sections that deal with caring for an ailing parent and the additions of grandchildren back into the nest.
While it's not entirely a serious book, there are some legitimately good ideas and strategies presented in a delightfully humorous way. Really enjoyed it!
I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from audibookblast in exchange for an unbiased review
Narration - Barbara Benjamin-Creel - Really Good
This book is pretty comical and Barbara read it with excellent comedic timing. I honestly felt like it was the author narrating the book, so great job!
The book is a hoot. It's a bit of a tongue in cheek look at life with the kids back in the house when you were just getting ready to kick back and enjoy life without all the chaos!
The author gives humorous tips for 'adult child' proofing your house to encourage their desire to once again take flight back out into the real world. But it's not just about adult children coming back home - she also has sections that deal with caring for an ailing parent and the additions of grandchildren back into the nest.
While it's not entirely a serious book, there are some legitimately good ideas and strategies presented in a delightfully humorous way. Really enjoyed it!
I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from audibookblast in exchange for an unbiased review
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