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I sat down to read this and didn't stop until it was finished (it's a pretty quick read, but I couldn't put it down the whole time). This is a wonderful story and it's wonderfully written. I'll be recommending it to a lot of my friends.
I was never required to read this book in school so I finally decided to read it myself. What an amazing piece of literature! The story wraps you up and you fall in love with the characters. It's a very simple book and readers of all ages can enjoy it. I'm glad I finally got around to reading it and if you haven't I highly recommend it. There's a reason it's a classic.
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
LisaN, August 4, 2012
I sat down to read this and didn't stop until it was finished (it's a pretty quick read, but I couldn't put it down the whole time). This is a wonderful story and it's wonderfully written. I'll be recommending it to a lot of my friends.A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
LisaN, January 1, 2012
I was never required to read this book in school so I finally decided to read it myself. What an amazing piece of literature! The story wraps you up and you fall in love with the characters. It's a very simple book and readers of all ages can enjoy it. I'm glad I finally got around to reading it and if you haven't I highly recommend it. There's a reason it's a classic.