Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Teaser Tuesday - Confessions of an Instinctively Mutinous Baby Boomer

Confessions of an Instinctively Mutinous Baby Boomer
I've just started reading this memoir by Marsha Roberts, and so far I'm enjoying it a lot. She has a great sense of humor, and her recollections are like something you'd read in a letter from a friend. Look at the face in that photo. Doesn't Marsha look like a rascal? Each chapter contains an inspirational message at the end. 

 Today's excerpt is from the book's introduction. (I fudged and included three sentences, just this once.)

TEASER:
      You know how when your jeans start getting tight, you tell yourself you had the dryer set too hot and they shrunk? Deep down you know you're gaining weight, but you just can't bring yourself to admit it.
      That's how I was dealing with what was going on in the lives of me and my family.

Genre: Memoir
Number of Pages: 205
Amazon Link: HERE
Synopsis and Reviews: HERE
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away -- you don't want to ruin the book for others)
  • Share the title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers
  • Leave a comment on MizB's Teaser Tuesday post (HERE) and include your link so everyone can find your post.

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63 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Lol!!! That is hysterical! I do that all the time! This sounds funny and charming, thank you for sharing! http://globugandhootie.blogspot.com/2013/04/teaser-tuesday-49-one-place-by-laurel.html?m=1

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 7:34 AM

      Sometimes my clothes shrink while hanging in my closet too. I wonder how that happens?

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  2. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)April 9, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Oh, yes, I know that feeling well! I love a good memoir. I'm glad you're enjoying your book.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM

      This is a funny, warm-hearted memoir that anyone would enjoy. I've just barely started reading it and I'm hooked.

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    2. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 8:01 AM

      Hey Sandy! So VERY glad you're enjoying my book! I struggled with the category because it's not exactly a memoir - although it is true! (or as I've told my friends, as true as I can remember...) It's really looking back at the lessons I learned - and promptly forgot! This time I wrote them down.
      I'll be checking in throughout the day, so if any of you have questions, I'll answer them if I can!
      Happy to be the Tuesday Teaser!
      Marsha

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Oh, I love the sound of this one! You had me a "Boomer lit," though. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      Hi Laurel-Rain! Speaking of "Boomer lit" - if that had been a category I could have chosen, I definitely would have! My book is undoubtedly Boomer Lit!
      Cheers!
      Marsha

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  4. HeatherApril 9, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I'm not much into memoirs, so don't know if I would like this. I'm glad you are enjoying it, though! My teaser: Aunt Dimity: Detective

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  5. Lisa-Marie JordanApril 9, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I always like a good memoir! This one sounds interesting!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      I like the structure of this book because it's told in a series of stories, rather than as one big saga.

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  6. Amber April 9, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Ha! Isn't that the darn truth! LOL! Great Teaser! I haven't heard of this one before, but now I'm intrigued. Sounds like something I would say LOL Thanks for sharing and stopping by my TT!

    http://winterhavenbooks.blogspot.com/2013/04/teaser-tuesday-23.html

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      Even though the title includes "baby boomer" in it, anyone can relate to Marsha's book. Her stories cross all age boundaries.

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  7. CherylApril 9, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Fabulous teaser. I love the cover and the title. Just the title makes me want to read it.

    Here's my teaser: http://spicyromanceconnection.blogspot.com/2013/04/teaser-tuesdays-april-9th.html

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    1. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Cheryl, thanks for the kind words about the cover and the title! It's great to know when something works! I actually was inspired to use "Mutinous Baby Boomer" in the title because my little girl photo looked so darn mutinous! And, yes, Sandy, you're right, I WAS a little rascal!
      Marsha

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  8. fredamansApril 9, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    That teaser rings highly familiar.

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  9. SJApril 9, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    There's quite a bit of truth in that teaser. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. MariaApril 9, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Lol...I love it.

    Thanks for visiting my TT

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  11. Melissa O.April 9, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Great teaser -- interesting way of looking at what was going on with her family. Thanks for stopping by mine today, too!

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  12. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I'm not a big fan of memoirs, but nice teaser! =)

    Thanks for stopping by my TT! Oh and keep an eye out on my blog for the review of The Testing.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM

      This doesn't read like a typical memoir. It's more like a series of funny stories or anecdotes told by a friend.

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  13. Kathy MartinApril 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Nice teaser and very true. Happy reading!

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  14. starryeyedjenApril 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Not my usual read, but that's a great teaser! Sounds humorous but also a little sad. :) Thanks for sharing!

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    1. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 10:37 AM

      I hope you'll check out some of the reviews - I don't think my readers have found it to be sad. Maybe a little poignant at times, like life! But, my take on the world is extremely upbeat! After all, my blog is called "Angels, Miracles & Dogs!"
      Cheers!
      Marsha

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  15. Girl!ReporterApril 9, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Your choice of sentences had me laughing out loud. Sounds like a great read.

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    1. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      Thanks Girl!Reporter! Laughing out loud is always good!
      Cheers!
      Marsha

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  16. Jenny QApril 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Good teaser! Love that title too. Thanks for visiting my teaser today :)

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  17. DianaApril 9, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    The dryer is a great excuse. ;) Nice teaser! Thanks for stopping by our blog today.
    Happy reading!

    Diana @ BookVenturers

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  18. Nise' April 9, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Definitely can relate to that darn dryer shrinking things! However, today I am happy to report those jeans slid right on, woo hoo! Enjoy this fun read.

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    1. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      And I'm happy to report that my jeans fit a WHOLE lot better than they did a few years ago! Woo Hoo is right! Thanks for stopping by on this fun Teaser Tuesday!
      Marsha

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  19. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    From the Mutinous Boomer herself - me!
    To continue the Teaser Tuesday, here's how my first chapter begins...
    "When I was five years old I got kicked out of kindergarten. No kidding. It's true."
    Anybody else get kicked out of kindergarten out there?
    Marsha

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      LOL. I had a hard time deciding which sentences to use for today's Teaser. There were so many great ones to choose from!
      By the way, I was always a good little girl and didn't get kicked out of kindergarten. Of course, eventually I learned that being good isn't always fun.

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  20. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I loved this book! It was so well-written and the editing flawless, a joy to read. I look for stuff like that! Plus, there are some mind-boggling events that happened, which the author writes about. You will want to read it again and again. Wonderful book.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Lynn, and for retweeting my tweet about this post. I'm looking forward to reading more of Marsha's book this evening.

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    2. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      Thank you so very much, Lynn! You are such an incredibly good reviewer that your words mean a great deal to me. What more can author ask for than for someone to want to read their book again?! That's just grand!
      Marsha

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  21. Alice AudreyApril 9, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Aren't all baby boomers just naturally mutinous?

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    1. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 3:10 PM

      Alice, my point EXACTLY! You got it!
      Marsha

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  22. TrishApril 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I so know the feeling!
    trish - my teaser

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  23. Stephanie @ BookfeverApril 9, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Great teaser :)

    ~Stephanie @ Bookfever

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  24. Reese's ReviewsApril 9, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Hehe I have that problem with my pants and my bras haha. Too bad when I finally do lose weight my boobs stay the same 8(

    Hahaha

    Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have an awesome Tuesday!!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 1:48 PM

      Seems like quite a few people have been able to relate to this teaser! (Me included.)

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  25. KatyApril 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Quite true this teaser !
    Thanks for visiting my Teaser Tuesday ! :)

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  26. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Sandy, I wanted to share something VERY special with you and your group here. My book just received an incredible review from Kirkus Reviews! I'm so thrilled! The link is https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/marsha-roberts/confessions-instinctively-mutinous-baby-boomer/
    Please check it out and Like it & Share it & Tweet it! Thanks in advance! I'm on Cloud 9!
    Marsha the Mutinous!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 9, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      Congratulations! I just read the Kirkus review, and totally agree with everything written there. You go, girl!

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  27. LisaILJApril 9, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    That quote is so accurate. I love it. Thanks for stopping by my TT.

    LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA

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  28. Book Savvy BabeApril 9, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    LOL, that teaser hits a little close to home.. what woman HASN"T been there? On that note, I think it's time for a run... Thanks for sharing-- Book Savvy Babe

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  29. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)April 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Oh goodness! That is an amazing teaser. I know that feeling with the jeans to well, but with that comparison. I love it. :D

    Thank you for the teaser and stopping by my blog today as well. :)

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  30. YvonneApril 9, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    LOL! I know that excuse about the jeans! Great teaser.

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  31. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    The story of my life, sadly. But I refuse to buy jeans any bigger than the ones I've got now. :)

    Thanks for visiting!
    Stephanie (Go Flash Go) @ Read, Rinse, Repeat

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  32. A Belle’s TalesApril 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Ahhh, those mysterious shrinking jeans! What a fabulous Teaser, and that photo on the cover is awesome! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by. Happy Reading :)

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  33. Nash NordinApril 9, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    That's a nice teaser on shrinking jeans :) I hope you're enjoying the book.

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  34. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    lol Definitely been there a time or two.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  35. FeliciaApril 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    That was a great teaser! Made me chuckle. Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  36. ZeniaApril 10, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Great teaser, it made me laugh :-)
    And I can relate to it ;-)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Zenia @ The Obsessive Reader

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  37. Eustacia TanApril 10, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Oooh, this sounds like a very entertaining novel!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    ^_^

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  38. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Well I definitely can identify with that :)

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  39. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Wow, that's freakishly true! :P Aha, great teaser. ^.^ Thanks for sharing! Also, thanks for stopping by my Teaser Tuesday. :D
    Happy Reading! ^.^

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    Tiffa @ The British Book Nerd

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  40. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureApril 10, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I may have used this excuse a time or two in the past... :) Thanks for sharing!

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  41. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianApril 10, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Great pick...glad you are enjoying it! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerApril 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

      A big THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by and left a comment.

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  42. Tiffany DrewApril 12, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    LOL love it, and it's true! I've been there, unfortunately.

    Thanks for stopping by Book Cover Justice :)

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  43. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksApril 12, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Oh boy, I know exactly what that's like. lol Thanks for the teaser!
    Thanks for stopping by my post!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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