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Rockstar Grandparent: How You Can Lead the Way, Light the Road, and Launch a Legacy
A guide to grandparenting with purpose and fun - in the age of smart phones and social media.
Grandparenting may be different today, but it still can be meaningful and fun for both the kids and the adults. Today's grandparent needs to understand technology - how it mesmerizes grandchildren but also enhances the opportunities to connect and share life experiences. And while many of the roles grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren have changed, their most important role of influencing with wisdom, faith, and fun remains the same.
The author addresses topics relevant to all grandparents and also looks at the challenges of grandchildren living in single parent or blended families. Also included are stories from the author's journey with her own grandchildren - including Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson.
Grandparenting may be different today, but it still can be meaningful and fun for both the kids and the adults. Today's grandparent needs to understand technology - how it mesmerizes grandchildren but also enhances the opportunities to connect and share life experiences. And while many of the roles grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren have changed, their most important role of influencing with wisdom, faith, and fun remains the same.
The author addresses topics relevant to all grandparents and also looks at the challenges of grandchildren living in single parent or blended families. Also included are stories from the author's journey with her own grandchildren - including Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson.
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January 5, 2022
Review originally published February 18, 2021
A reader doesn’t have to be a grandparent to appreciate the wisdom in this book. It is a feel-good book, reminding all of us of the important values to seek a fulfilling life. It is cleverly written, incorporating song titles, and each chapter has a “Rockstar” insert window indicating the topic of the chapter. Sharing love, affirmation, and cheerleading will strengthen confidence in others. And many values are talked about to support integrity and self respect for the reader, including a list of “principles for living.” I recommend this book for an enjoyable path on leading life to the fullest.
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A reader doesn’t have to be a grandparent to appreciate the wisdom in this book. It is a feel-good book, reminding all of us of the important values to seek a fulfilling life. It is cleverly written, incorporating song titles, and each chapter has a “Rockstar” insert window indicating the topic of the chapter. Sharing love, affirmation, and cheerleading will strengthen confidence in others. And many values are talked about to support integrity and self respect for the reader, including a list of “principles for living.” I recommend this book for an enjoyable path on leading life to the fullest.
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December 1, 2019
Very Inspirational and well written book. Crys Howard did a fantastic job. Kept you interested in her story of being a grandparent and I loved it.
"We still feel the need to be significant members of society." Her generation dubbed the silent generation. Kept right on working past when they could have retired. Because they want to!
"Apparently we're the first generation to use the word retirement to mean "get going" instead of "slow down."
She was very involved with each of her grandchildren. And it was wonderful!
"Grandparents are the glue that will hold this world together."
Stating that "our grandchildren face challenges that we didn't even know could exist."
This is one of those books I could mark up and underline everything.
Thank you publisher and NetGalley for the eARC
"We still feel the need to be significant members of society." Her generation dubbed the silent generation. Kept right on working past when they could have retired. Because they want to!
"Apparently we're the first generation to use the word retirement to mean "get going" instead of "slow down."
She was very involved with each of her grandchildren. And it was wonderful!
"Grandparents are the glue that will hold this world together."
Stating that "our grandchildren face challenges that we didn't even know could exist."
This is one of those books I could mark up and underline everything.
Thank you publisher and NetGalley for the eARC
February 19, 2021
A reader doesn’t have to be a Grandparent to appreciate the wisdom in this book. It is a feel good book, reminding all of us of the important values to seek a fulfilling life. It is cleverly written, incorporating song titles, and each chapter has a “Rockstar” insert window indicating the topic of the chapter. Sharing love, affirmation, and cheerleading will strengthen confidence in others. And many values are talked about to support integrity and self respect for the reader, including a list of “principles for living.” I recommend this book for an enjoyable path on leading life to the fullest.
June 28, 2019
What an inspirational book. I started reading this in April, then promptly lost the book. I gave up and bought another copy a couple of weeks ago. Well worth the investment!
March 12, 2019
I am sure many a grandparent will enjoy this book, it just wasn't my cup of tea. While there are numerous valuable pearls of wisdom contained within, it involves reading through a lot of folksy verbiage to get to them. The author seems to be addressing a very specific demographic, upper-middle-class grandparents.
I am grateful to have received a copy of Rockstar Grandparent from Waterbrook via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review, and received no monetary compensation.
I am grateful to have received a copy of Rockstar Grandparent from Waterbrook via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review, and received no monetary compensation.
September 13, 2018
Ah, this is a fun and interesting book for the baby boomer generation. Lots of ideas, thoughts and ways to communicate and be involved in the life of your grands. I totally enjoyed it and it was also quite entertaining to me.
Our roles have changed but it is still really important to be a part of their lives and help and even mediate as needed. Great book, great advice and fun to read.
I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
Our roles have changed but it is still really important to be a part of their lives and help and even mediate as needed. Great book, great advice and fun to read.
I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
February 28, 2019
I was on the Launch team for this book and I was honored to review this book before its release date. The author Chrys Howard is the mom of Korie Robertson and 2-mama(grandmother) of Sadie and John Luke Robertson of Duck Dynasty. Like Chrys Howard, I want to share faith, godly wisdom, and joy by interacting with my grandchildren.
She uses oldie songs as chapter titles to encourage you in your grandparent journey. Being a grandparent is the best title one can hold. She will give you insight to become a better grandparent so that you can leave a legacy behind to the next generation.
She uses oldie songs as chapter titles to encourage you in your grandparent journey. Being a grandparent is the best title one can hold. She will give you insight to become a better grandparent so that you can leave a legacy behind to the next generation.
April 28, 2019
The title got my attention, and the book was not what I expected but very good. Filled w/stories, advise, Biblical examples. I do agree w/another reader that book is written from the point of view of upper middle class privilege . I did like all the baby boomer references & music choices. Lot’s of food for thought
December 12, 2020
So many pearls of wisdom throughout this book. The author is the mother of Korie Robertson of Duck Dynasty so you hear some of the back story there. Each chapter is the title of a classic rock song, and the author kind of assumes that you are a baby boomer. However, I would recommend this book to all grandparents, as there is a lot of great advice in the book.
March 12, 2019
Every grandparent and grandparent to be should read this book! It’s transparent, fun and Chry’s warmth for her family can be felt on every page. Highly recommend!
April 25, 2019
Loved the book. Great stories and advice. Loved the Bible quotes and the old song references. Great read for grandparents young and old!
August 20, 2019
I don't know anything about Duck Dynasty, which the author assumes I should, but some good info and shared experiences
February 2, 2020
There is more religion in this book than grandparenting.
September 24, 2020
Refreshing read for grandparents. Tips and stories that will challenge the reader. Wonderful Christian point of view.
September 14, 2021
A chatty, rambling, memoir-like book with practical wisdom and encouragement for grandparents.
I found it difficult to get into and almost abandoned it, but am glad I persevered.
I found it difficult to get into and almost abandoned it, but am glad I persevered.
January 10, 2022
Really cute, easy read!
March 3, 2022
3.5 stars
November 16, 2025
Picked up a few ideas on grandparenting - Love being a grandparent!
June 25, 2019
To be clear in my review, I am not a grandparent nor someone from the baby boomer generation. This book is directed to and uses a lot of references for the baby boomers, as they are the majority of grandparents now. With that said, I still appreciated this book. I learned a lot more about Chrys Howard and in a lot of ways this could be part of her memoir, because so much of her own history is cited throughout the book. I always held the highest regard for Chrys Howard. In this book she shared her faith and family in greater detail and she inspired me. The most poignant takeaway for me, a non-grandparent, was on page 193 when she talked about her father in law's faith. I have never heard it better summarized than in his, Alton's, words. "The first thing one must learn is to come to the realization that life must be a walk of faith. Otherwise, you will be overcome in searching for all the "whys" and "how comes." We must learn that what we see is not the total picture but only the present moment. God has so willed it that faith can only grow in the soil of trust and dependence. Always demanding an answer to everything that may befall us leaves faith standing outside to wither and die. For beneath the winter clouds of snow and rain are the seeds of spring and summer flowers. The greater blessings and growth usually do not come immediately, but more often later. There must be watering time and growing seasons." When you read how Chyrs explained her father in law's life, this passage of Alton's words will mean even more! Yes, this is a book directed for grandparents, and I am thinking of countless grandparents I know of, that are not my own, who I would LOVE to share this book with. In summary though, anyone can enjoy this book by appreciating and learning from the faith of Chrys Howard.
(Part of the book launch)
(Part of the book launch)
November 13, 2018
I’m not a Grandma yet and probably won’t be for a few years according to my first born. I long to have babies and little ones crawling/toddling around again... that’s why I decided to pick up this book. I really enjoyed the stories and it definitely made me start to think about the name I want to be called and what I want to be remembered for. I enjoyed this book!
May 27, 2019
3 Stars *** 3/5
This book is well-written and inspirational, but it was not what I was expecting. I thought there would be fun and interesting activities to do with our grandchildren, but it seemed more of a "tell-all" book to old age. It tells how to budget, how to write a will, etc These are all good things but I didn't think the author was qualified to write in detail about them. It did mention the Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" many times and I am one of their biggest fans, so I enjoyed those parts. The author is mother-in-law to Willie Robertson and grandmother to Willie and Korie's children.
I would recommend this book if that is what you're looking for in a grandparenting book.
I received a free digital copy of this book from netgalley and Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.
This book is well-written and inspirational, but it was not what I was expecting. I thought there would be fun and interesting activities to do with our grandchildren, but it seemed more of a "tell-all" book to old age. It tells how to budget, how to write a will, etc These are all good things but I didn't think the author was qualified to write in detail about them. It did mention the Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" many times and I am one of their biggest fans, so I enjoyed those parts. The author is mother-in-law to Willie Robertson and grandmother to Willie and Korie's children.
I would recommend this book if that is what you're looking for in a grandparenting book.
I received a free digital copy of this book from netgalley and Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.
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