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Thursday, May 5, 2011

101 SUCCESS SECRETS by Christine Fonseca

Okay, so it's no secret that Christine is one of my best buddies. Even though we've never met, we've had an online friendship that's spanned years. And I know we'll meet one day soon.


Well, Christine's second book was officially released on May 1. And it's fantastic. But instead of listening to me (which I'm sure you're sick of), I'm going to let my 12-year-old son take the mic for a minute.

His review of Christine's 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids: I really like this book because it had many great tips and tricks to be successful in school and life.

I really liked one of the tricks it is called the Hula Hoop Trick. It says that you should imagine that there is a hula hoop on the ground and you can only control yourself which is inside the hula hoop everything outside of the hula hoop you can't control like what people think about you. I thought that was interesting.

I recommend this book to all gifted kids out there and parents and teachers of gifted kids. (I solemnly swear that I didn't edit this. Please tell me you can tell!)

And here's Christine with some of her favorite things!



So. You seriously need this book, and you need to follow Christine on twitter and her blog.

I am giving away a signed copy of 101 Success Secrets! All you need to do is leave a comment on this post by Sunday night. The winner will be announced next week!



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25 comments:

  1. Natalie AguirreMay 5, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    It sounds like a great book for a gifted kid and their parents. That's awesome you two are such good friends even though you've never met.

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  2. Christine FonsecaMay 5, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Eep! I love that your son reviewed the book. THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU!

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  3. Kristine AsselinMay 5, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I loved Christine's book EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED CHILDREN. It really spoke in specific terms about the challenges that intense kids face--and I still don't know how she got into my house without us seeing her. :) I'd love to win this one. Good luck to you both!

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  4. Elizabeth HollowayMay 5, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I somehow managed to respond to the wrong post.
    Anyway, both of these books sound fabulous! I think I'll pick them up for my 10-year-old gifted son, if I don't win it, that is.

    I love your son's review. He must have the writer gene.

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  5. Megan K. BickelMay 5, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Put my name in the hat! Sounds fantastic!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Please enter me in contest. Sounds like a really good book. Tore923@aol.com

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  7. JessiMay 5, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    The hula hoop is my favorite!

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  8. B.E. SandersonMay 5, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    The world needs more of this. I hope Christina sells tons.

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  9. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Yea! What a great review! He did an awesome job! :)

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  10. EricMay 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Really awesome review. And yes we can tell you didn't edit it. He did a great job by himself, obviously negating the need for any editing (hmm, wonder where he gets THAT talent - oh wait, from his talented Mom).

    And a Woohoo for Christine! You're super-fantabulous.

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  11. Kayeleen HamblinMay 5, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    This book sounds like something I need... both for my own kids and for my sibling who is still in school.

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  12. Melissa SarnoMay 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Reviews by kids are my favorite. I always read them. More than any other reviews! Your son had a great one!

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  13. Chris PhillipsMay 5, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I'm not sure the hula-hoop trick would work for me. As I imagine what is in the hula-hoop or out of it, my hips might subconsciously gyrate and no one would talk to me.

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  14. ChelseyMay 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I was (am?) a gifted kid and I could TOTALLY use this book... I like the hula-hoop trick. Definitely need to remember it this week, with so much happening out of my control.

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  15. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I've heard lots of good things about this book. Why don't I own it yet?

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  16. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    This book sounds great. I definately need to read it.

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  17. Mart RamirezMay 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Nice. The book sounds awesome! Congrats:)

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  18. Shannon O'DonnellMay 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I have it. I love it. Great job to Elana's kiddo. :-)

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  19. Sara B. LarsonMay 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    That's so amazing that your son reviewed it! No better endorsement than that! Congrats Christine on another fabulous book. :)

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  20. KoriMay 5, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I will check it out right away!

    By the way--have you heard that my 1st novel is being released on Amazon.com tomorrow?! Check it out on my blog! Have a wonderful Cinco De Mayo honey! Kori xoxo

    www.blondeepisodes.com

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  21. Emily WhiteMay 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What an interesting book! I have a niece and a few nephews I can recommend it to.

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  22. Kelly PolarkMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Great review, lil Johnson boy!
    And I've been meaning to get this book to enrich my kids!

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  23. KayMay 5, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I need this book--my gifted kid is getting harder to keep up with as she has entered middle school. She's already plotting boarding school for high school!

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  24. tmMay 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    We need more success here!

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  25. DianeMay 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Sounds like an awesome book! I am a homeschoolin mom and it sounds like it has some great tips to use. :O)

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