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Beautiful Hawaii had a more sacrificing side in its earlier years of history. A story depicting the Korean "picture brides" is told. Wonderful and continuing friendships were made and these young women grew and became successful despite hardships for their selves and families. Jin's life was deeply moving and forever giving to others. A great novel.
This is a beautifully detailed book that every man, woman and child would pick up to enjoy. The pictures are magnificent. A wonderful, thoughtful gift for someone who's hard to buy for.
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This book was light reading with humorous characters. John Dortmunder is sly in his thefts, but how it all comes about is the glue that will hold all readers. Mrs. W certainly changed the pace and added surprise, but the ending was great. Left me smiling. I plan to find the other books in this series to read.
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Beth Harbison wrote a very sensitive and quirky book. It was not at all what I expected and was surprized by the story developing four flawed women so well. I could feel the distress and dispair and yet the subtle humor left me wanting to read more. I will think of this book whenever I buy shoes and smile as I use my credit card.
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This was the most wonderful read. Water for Elephants is the story about a young man who was orphaned and in need of finance and family during the early 30's. He found both with a second rate circus and a very hard life. Jacob met the circus owner's wife and fell in love. The circus acquired an elephant, Rosie, who was mistreated due to her not being able to perform in the circus routines. Jacob discovered the problem and went on to become Rosie's trainer. Both storylines blend together beautifully and make for good and sad times. Many years later, Jacob reflects back to the beginning and brings his story up to date. I almost passed this book by, but changed my mind and found a wonderful book.
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Honolulu by Alan Brennert
Rosemary Simm, May 23, 2009
Beautiful Hawaii had a more sacrificing side in its earlier years of history. A story depicting the Korean "picture brides" is told. Wonderful and continuing friendships were made and these young women grew and became successful despite hardships for their selves and families. Jin's life was deeply moving and forever giving to others. A great novel.The Encyclopedia of Earth: A Complete Visual Guide by Michael Allaby
Rosemary Simm, December 10, 2008
This is a beautifully detailed book that every man, woman and child would pick up to enjoy. The pictures are magnificent. A wonderful, thoughtful gift for someone who's hard to buy for.(34 of 45 readers found this comment helpful)
What's So Funny? by Donald E. Westlake
Rosemary Simm, May 14, 2008
This book was light reading with humorous characters. John Dortmunder is sly in his thefts, but how it all comes about is the glue that will hold all readers. Mrs. W certainly changed the pace and added surprise, but the ending was great. Left me smiling. I plan to find the other books in this series to read.(4 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Shoe Addicts Anonymous by Beth Harbison
Rosemary Simm, June 14, 2007
Beth Harbison wrote a very sensitive and quirky book. It was not at all what I expected and was surprized by the story developing four flawed women so well. I could feel the distress and dispair and yet the subtle humor left me wanting to read more. I will think of this book whenever I buy shoes and smile as I use my credit card.(13 of 27 readers found this comment helpful)
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Rosemary Simm, March 18, 2007
This was the most wonderful read. Water for Elephants is the story about a young man who was orphaned and in need of finance and family during the early 30's. He found both with a second rate circus and a very hard life. Jacob met the circus owner's wife and fell in love. The circus acquired an elephant, Rosie, who was mistreated due to her not being able to perform in the circus routines. Jacob discovered the problem and went on to become Rosie's trainer. Both storylines blend together beautifully and make for good and sad times. Many years later, Jacob reflects back to the beginning and brings his story up to date. I almost passed this book by, but changed my mind and found a wonderful book.(41 of 67 readers found this comment helpful)
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