Thundering Sneakers (Southwestern Writers Collection Series, Wittliff Collections at Texas State University)

I read this book in 1985 when I was pregnant with my 3rd child. After having 2 boys, I felt I needed some psychological preparation. Ms. Mackintosh was a contributing writer to Texas Monthly and I had read her essays.Well, I had a girl, and was almost disappointed because Ms. Mackintosh had so thoroughly celebrated her life in a household of men, I felt like maybe I would miss out. Well, I didn't....and for anyone with sons -- especially only sons - this book is a must read. The sequel, RETREADS, follows on the theme. Enjoy parenting with someone who really has perfected the heart of a parent as she shares the adventures and small joys of life in a home. Lighthearted and poignant, it's truly a treasure.

ITS A VERY GOOD BOOK AND REALLY FUNNY I LIKED IT ALOT THAT IS WHY I GAVE IT FOUR STARS.ITS A DELIGHTFUL READ ANOTHER HILARIOUS BOOK ABOUT LIFE WITH BOYS ALL BOYS. I LIKED IT SO VERY MUCH I AM GOING TO BUY THE OTHER TWO BOOKS SHE WROTE ABOUT DREW WILL AND JACK AND JOHN THE DADDY.I THINK ANYONE WHO READS THIS HILARIOUS BOOK WILL LAUGH OUT LOUD LIKE I DID. ALOT,

This was such a great book. One of the nurses at the hospital, upon hearing that I was to have a third boy, recommended this book to me. I am so glad I purchased it! It pretty much covers all the bases of life as a mother raising sons. Mackintosh writes with a keen wit and honesty that makes it so enjoyable and relatable. Also, it was interesting to see what has changed in parenting (leaving children in the car while you shop, driving with a mattress in the backseat for the children to nap) since the 1970's, but so much remains the same. Didn't want to put this one down. A must for any mother with boys!

This is an adorable account of a mother with three sons. I was looking for a gift for a friend who just had her THIRD son, and a friend said I had to give her this book. It's out of print, but thanks to Amazon, I was able to locate a new copy. Vintage charmer that still rings true!

An author who can make you laugh out loud on every other page. With mundane, everyday, life with 3 boys. She's right, there is a "special place in heaven" for the mother of 3 boys.