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: annie carlson, January 4, 2007
Brian Doyle is one of the most thought-filled writers whom I have had the good fortune to find and read and read again. His insight made me laugh out loud and brought tears to my eyes. Take a "leap of faith" and read this book; I have read it three times.
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: annie carlson, December 20, 2006
Is this supposed to be a typical teenage life story? I pray it is not!!!!! The way that the CHILD in this novel speaks about her parents is so disrespectful, disgusting, and mean that I couldn't finish reading it. I hope that my daughters would have the closeness and courage and respect to talk to me about what is bothering them, instead of jabbering on mindlessly to their friends about me. Two thumbs down on this one.
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: annie carlson, December 20, 2006
I was so moved by this book that I cried and immediately told both of my daughters about it (they are 12 and 11 years old). This led to a discussion about World War 2 and what it meant to be Jewish then and what predjudice means. I hope that all parents will consider reading it and discussing it with their kids.
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: annie carlson, October 30, 2006
A classic help for the student, writer, journalist, editor, or someone learning English as a second language.
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