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This book started slowly, but developed characters that lent flavor to the story.
Thomas, a travel writer, goes to Berlin in 1984 to write and finds the love of his life. This is set at the end of the Cold War and shows a life that made people do things that were unspeakable. Thomas and Petra have a powerful love affair that is
full of love, betrayal, trust and life that is so profoundly sad. The moment that
everything falls apart is epic and haunting. It is still in my thoughts weeks after
reading this book. I hope Douglas Kennedy's other books will be as tremendous.
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.
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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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The Moment by Douglas Kennedy
Rosemary Simm, June 10, 2011
This book started slowly, but developed characters that lent flavor to the story.Thomas, a travel writer, goes to Berlin in 1984 to write and finds the love of his life. This is set at the end of the Cold War and shows a life that made people do things that were unspeakable. Thomas and Petra have a powerful love affair that is
full of love, betrayal, trust and life that is so profoundly sad. The moment that
everything falls apart is epic and haunting. It is still in my thoughts weeks after
reading this book. I hope Douglas Kennedy's other books will be as tremendous.
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.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
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.(38 of 52 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.(5 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Shoe Addicts Anonymous
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)
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