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I am an 80 year old life long book addict who sends books instead of greeting cards. I have sent this delicious book to
each of my 2 sons, kid brother (he's 75), a 96 year old gentleman who just lost his wife (and this made him laugh), a young political ally, a college chum -now a paraplegic in a nursing home, and my young doctor - who needs to lighten up!!
The copy I have left is MINE! In this crazy, topsy turvy atmosphere where "The world is too much with us" - this book
is a total joy. Every home should have a copy. I'm working on it!! Thank you, gentlemen, for an inspired book.
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I am an 80 year old life long book addict who sends books instead of greeting cards. I have sent this delicious book toeach of my 2 sons, kid brother (he's 75), a 96 year old gentleman who just lost his wife (and this made him laugh), a young political ally, a college chum -now a paraplegic in a nursing home, and my young doctor - who needs to lighten up!!
The copy I have left is MINE! In this crazy, topsy turvy atmosphere where "The world is too much with us" - this book
is a total joy. Every home should have a copy. I'm working on it!! Thank you, gentlemen, for an inspired book.
(21 of 33 readers found this comment helpful)