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This was a spontaneous purchase for me, which doesn't happen often, and I couldn't have had a more wonderful experience. Maeve has such a relaxed style of writing. She shows you what it means to her to write a story, and inspires you to pick up the pen yourself, with dozens of noteworthy tips. I've read other books about writing, and they always indulge in the gory details of how hard it is to be a successful writer. After reading this one, I was refreshed, encouraged, and ready to take on the challenge. Thanks Maeve!
This book will take you on an emotional adventure that's quite wonderful to discover. The authors really captured their own personal struggles throughout the journey, and allowed the reader inside their heads. But I left wanting more and I can't wait to read their next book.
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This is one of the most ghastly, beautiful books I have ever read. It felt like I was reading a piece of art. My breath was taken away by the way McCarthy peppered the long, grim columns of prose with moments of far-off hope and beauty. The book reads like an epic poem, and one that you will not soon forget. Every human should read this book.
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Brian Moore paints such a raw, intimate portrait of loneliness and the emptiness of blind faith. This book will tug at your heart and make you consider how you treat others around you. A beautiful, bittersweet book.
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The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club by Maeve Binchy
a fellow seeker, March 30, 2010
This was a spontaneous purchase for me, which doesn't happen often, and I couldn't have had a more wonderful experience. Maeve has such a relaxed style of writing. She shows you what it means to her to write a story, and inspires you to pick up the pen yourself, with dozens of noteworthy tips. I've read other books about writing, and they always indulge in the gory details of how hard it is to be a successful writer. After reading this one, I was refreshed, encouraged, and ready to take on the challenge. Thanks Maeve!Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World by ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
a fellow seeker, October 12, 2008
This book will take you on an emotional adventure that's quite wonderful to discover. The authors really captured their own personal struggles throughout the journey, and allowed the reader inside their heads. But I left wanting more and I can't wait to read their next book.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
a fellow seeker, September 25, 2008
This is one of the most ghastly, beautiful books I have ever read. It felt like I was reading a piece of art. My breath was taken away by the way McCarthy peppered the long, grim columns of prose with moments of far-off hope and beauty. The book reads like an epic poem, and one that you will not soon forget. Every human should read this book.(15 of 24 readers found this comment helpful)
The Shack by Wm. Paul Young
a fellow seeker, September 22, 2008
This book is epic adventure on a spiritual scale. The writing is breathless and honest, and you will find many treasures if you dig deep.(1 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore
a fellow seeker, September 22, 2008
Brian Moore paints such a raw, intimate portrait of loneliness and the emptiness of blind faith. This book will tug at your heart and make you consider how you treat others around you. A beautiful, bittersweet book.(1 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
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