The Blackberry Diaries: Adventures in Modern Motherhood

by Kathy Buckworth

The BlackBerry is the '?whining toddler of technology,'? constantly buzzing, poking and distracting its owner from whatever it is she's trying to accomplish. It bears an uncanny resemblance to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554701546
• ISBN13: 9781554701544
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Key Porter Books
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Funny Tales of Blackberry Usage

The title intrigued me - The BlackBerry Diaries: Adventures in Modern Motherhood (ISBN 978-1-55470-154-4). I have always wanted to know what a blog would look like in print. Two pluses right off the bat for Kathy Buckworth's book. Then, I started reading. I opened up The BlackBerry Diaries while having lunch at Smart Monkey Cafe in Ithaca. I have a new client in the area so was over there for a meeting. This book came with me so I sat at Smart Monkey trying not to laugh outloud while finding out that Buckworth named her BlackBerry and considered it one of her children. My 22 year old daughter names her possessions - her car, her mobile phone, her computer. I name some of my things, definitely my computer. I thought this was something that was just in my family. Now I know better. I have often coveted my 22 year old son's and my 24 year old son's BlackBerries. Yes, I admit it! I want one!! I just can't justify one yet. Well, maybe, after reading the similarities between a BB and a toddler, I am rethinking my lust for new technology. Maybe I just need a mobile with a qwerty keyboard. Does anyone think it is odd that qwerty does not get picked up by spell check? The BlackBerry Diaries is a laugh a page, wonderful commentary on adapting to new technology. Technology, we all love it! Laughs, we all love them! Pick up a copy of Kathy Buckworth's The BlackBerry Diaries and find out how your BB is like a child and what you truly need for accessories. The read is quick and witty. It is in blog format but a printed blog. I couldn't put it down! Once you read The BlackBerry Diaries, continue to follow Kathy at her blog - [...].

Hilarious Adventure In Modern Motherhood

"The BlackBerry Diaries; Adventures In Modern Motherhood", by Kathy Buckworth, is a delightful book about the joys and challenges of juggling modern motherhood and operating a piece of sophisticated technology (a BlackBerry Smartphone). Kathy Buckworth is one of the Mommy Blogger queens. She shares a year-long account of her experiences and adventures with Seamus (her BlackBerry Smartphone) and her four children. This Canadian mom really tells it like it is in a hilarious manner. She learns that toddlers and technology are not really so different. Kathy's brand new BlackBerry Smartphone is just like having another child! The first chapter/blog post in this book is dated December 25. She receives her new phone on Christmas day and this is what she says about it; "Today I'm holding a brand spanking new piece of heaven - my very own BlackBerry smartphone! Oh, how I have longed for one. This is the piece of technology that will transform my life". Kathy's life is indeed transformed by her beloved Seamus. She tells us how she learns to depend on her BlackBerry phone to keep her informed, entertained and on schedule. As a mother and grandmother, I can tell you that Kathy's parenting advice is blunt, hilarious and right on the mark. There is just one problem. After reading this book, I am also longing for my very own BlackBerry Smartphone. Kathy, you convinced me that this is just what I need. I am putting a BlackBerry Smartphone on the top of my Christmas list!

Must read for Moms

Kathy has a gift for taking an ordinary day in the life of moms and making it extraordinarily funny! Her insights are incredibly poignant and I found myself smiling, chuckling, and heartily laughing throughout the book. Thanks Kathy for your wonderful insights into techie motherhood.