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I live in New Mexico and am familiar with most of the places listed in this book and have stayed in several of them. They are exactly the way the author describes them and they are all in beautiful surroundings! This book is an excellent reference for anyone who wants a truly amazing Southwestern experience.

This is the kind of job i would like to have: travel around the USA writing about posh accomodations. Not bad! I liked this book because it is very clear, with wonderful photographs, and what sounds like honest advice. The only thing i think is missing is an index by price. That would make the book truly perfect! But for someone who is planning a trip to the SW, this is a very valuable reference.

For the very first time, I feel compelled to review an Amazon book because of my extreme disappointment. The excerpt made it sound like a fun, interesting read so my book group bought a bunch of hard cover copies. By the end, each of us believed we could have written it. The plot lines, dialogue, and messages were predictable cliches. There were no surprises, and we never really cared about any of the characters whose stories were tied up quickly with neat little bows. Obviously there's a market for this type of book since some people appear to have enjoyed it. From our book club to you, save your money.

I totally enjoyed this book and how the author brought all the characters together in the end. It reminded me of my favorite author Mauve Binchey.

I love this book, it is the first book i have read by this author and it makes me laugh, cry and everything in between. Very good book and makes me think ALOT

I picked up "Babyville" a couple of weeks ago and realized that I have read it or have read so many books like this one that I have forgotten it. So I didn't finish reading it since there are so many other books clamoring for my attention and "Babyville" just didn't grab my attention. When the library called and told me that "The Beach House" was in, I thought it was going to be funny.

It is, but it isn't. The best thing about this book is that it's a very fast read. I read it in almost two days. Thankfully. It didn't drag nor did it sink. It is just a so-so novel from an author that I know is quite capable of producing better books. This is definitely not her best book and it is definitely right for a beach read or for a long plane ride.

This book reminds me of Maeve Binchy's short stories collection, where you have five different characters with different viewpoints and their stories intermeshed somehow into making this a novel. Green really needs to stick with novels with one main character as that is her strongest strength ... not books like this one.

There is Nan, matriach and widow who lives on Nantucket. She lives in the ancient Powell home and her son, Michael, returns home from NYC in disgrace. Then there's Daniel, a gay man who just outed himself for the first time and is in the midst of a divorce where he worries about never seeing his two daughters again. Then there's Daff, a young divorcee with a very moody teen-age daughter who decided to spend the summer with her dad. The stories are stereotpyical and predictable and unrealistic.

But if you want to escape reality for a few hours, this book would do the trick. However, hopefully sometime soon, Green will go back and write her fun novels and stick with a formula that is truly hers instead of just cranking out books that doesn't inspire readers to keep reading.

10/6/08

The last few Jane Green books I have read seem to have the exact same people going through infidelity, divorce, pregnancy issues, etc, the only difference is that she changes the characters names.

I really wish Jane Green would get back to writing novels with a main protaginist instead of having the plethera of characters she keeps throwing in her novels. It drove me nuts that once I got involved in someone's story the next chapter moved on to someone else.

I finished The Beach House in one afternoon and all in all I have to say the entire book just had me feeling unsatisfied since there were way too many plots going on and I think she would have been better served in just writing several different books or short stories instead of trying to tie things together with everyone staying at at "beach house" for the summer and having the wise old woman solving all of their problems. All of the plots were tied up too neatly.

I read this book for our book club and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was meant to be somewhat lighter than some things we'd been reading lately and it was that; but it was also enlightening about ourselves and how we treat others. The recipes are wonderful! I've highlighted the recipe index so I can turn right to them!

I was very disappointed in this audio CD book. First of all, something about this book seems very self-indulgent. For example, CD1 goes on endlessly about how the author doesn't really want this top job, but of course, she interviews and ends up with it. It seems very disingenous. Second, stories from a job of eating out at mostly very fancy restaurants seems pretty irrelevant in 2008, when most people are struggling to pay their monthly bills and save for retirement. Listening for 20 minutes to someone describe perfect buckwheat noodles is rather tiresome. Third, and perhaps most importantly, the publisher has chosen a reader who is very dramatic and overly inflects each and every voice. She mimics a 4 year old child, a portly Yankee editor, old Jewish men, the author, a haughty, constipated sounding friend (Claudia),Italian waiters, etc. I guess some listeners might enjoy this, but it personally drove me bonkers. A matter of personal preference, I guess. Be careful you can handle this type of a narration before you opt for the audiobook.

I am not a foodie. However, Reichl's writing is so vivid I found myself thinking about the dishes she describes. Her style is easy to follow without dumbing the language down. The novel is one part funny anecdotes, one part food, and one part introspection. A great read!

I loved this engaging memoir by the New York Times food critic. I particularly enjoy Reichl's egalitarian view of fine dining (everyone should have the same great experience, famous or not). As a lover of good food and fine dining, I found this to be a very entertaining read.

During the 1990s, Ruth Reichel was the restaurant critic for the New York Times. When she began the job, she realized that a majority of the restaurants she would be reviewing knew what she looked like and were on the lookout for her. Therefore, she created a number of disguises for herself using clothing, wigs, and makeup. I highly recommend this book for an enlightening look at how Ruth's costumes changed the way people treated her as well as the effect on Ruth herself.

I found it intriguing how Ruth took on other personalities almost without trying to. When she dressed as her mother she found herself ordering the foods her mother liked, and criticizing and returning foods to the kitchen as her mother would. My favorite character was Brenda. She wore a long and oddly scruffy carrot red wig that made her look rumpled and sleepy as if she had just climbed out of bed. She wore bright colored clothing, large colorful eyeglasses, and lipstick painted on bigger than her own lips. The way people treated her was different and wonderful. They smiled at her and talked to her. They wanted to spend time with her. They wished her well. Ruth states "Brenda was my best self, the person I've always wanted to be. She was generous and funny, optimistic and smart. She was kind. I hoped that finding the Brenda inside me would not always require a wig." See the end of this review for Ruth's comments during an interview about wearing disguises.

I also loved Ruth's artistic and sensual descriptions of food. Personally, I am not into food and I cook as little as possible. So I was surprised that I was entertained with her eating experiences and her knowledge of food. Some examples follow.

P 86 regarding oysters. She said "You can't eat these. They've been out of the water too long. See how dry it is? An oyster should have abundant liquid in the shell. See how dull it is? When an oyster first comes out of the water, it is shiny, luminescent. It looks like this moonstone. But the longer an oyster is out of the water, the duller it becomes. This, as you can see, has no shine at all."

P 60 regarding a japanese noodle restaurant: "It takes a magician to make soba. They are made of buckwheat, which has no gluten. That means that getting them to hold together is an act of will."

More than once during this book I thought about truth being stranger than fiction. For example, Mr. Shapiro purchased a dinner with the author through a charity fundraising auction. He bragged to her that he always insisted on being the last person out of the restaurant. Her dinner with him lasted six hours. He was a jerk in other ways as well. My first reaction was disbelief that someone like him even existed. Another item that surprised me was about a man who would not give any money to his wife but allowed her to purchase as much clothing as she liked. Therefore, she frequently purchased two of each article of clothing and would give the second item to a consignment resale shop.

There is an interview with the author at the end of the audiobook, which does not appear in my paper version of the book. In that interview, the author discusses several topics, one of which follows. I've done some editing for length and clarity.

"When I first started wearing disguises, I thought it was about being anonymous and that it was all about the job, but as time went on I began to see that it's very hard to pretend to be someone and not be that person. People react to what you look like and you yourself begin reacting to how people react to you. I found being in disguise was a way of connecting with myself in a way that I hadn't anticipated. It was also a way of seeing how important (pause). You know, we always say don't judge a book by its cover and it's only the surface, but the truth is that it is more than surface deep. I started thinking how important clothes are and the way that when you're a little girl you make these choices about what you're going to look like and how important it is every time you cut your hair. You're making these decisions and thinking about what it is that people are going to think of you. The surface that we present to the world is very conscious, even when we think its not. We're always thinking about who we are in the world. Our clothing choices and our hair choices and our makeup choices are all saying to the world this is how I want you to see me, and the world really does see you as the way that you present yourself."

Setting: 1990s New York area. Copyright: 2005. Genre: nonfiction, biography, food.

This is one of the cutest, intelligently humorous books I have ever read! It is a series of small storries written by the brothers and their guests. The stories are mostly pretty funny and I found myself laughing out loud. I can't guarantee that all readers will laugh as we all have our own funny bone but I LAUGHED.

It's not my style to write reviews that are book reports. I prefer to keep the review simple with a few facts (so as to keep the book a surprise) and my opinion if it's worth the read. With that in mind, I will say that this book is worth the read.

I enjoyed the writing style, the humor and found myself savoring the book; stalling my reading it in order to make it last longer.

Buy it! I think you'll want to read it again and loan to your friends.

I admit that I am only 1/2 way through the book. I looked at the reviews on Amazon to see how this book was received. I am finding the characters very likeable. It's a light, fast read and at times laugh out loud funny. I had no preconceptions as I've never heard of this series before I found it at a book sale.

It's not rocket science but enjoyable nevertheless.

My favorite sentence in this book is when a character describes himself and his guests as "gentle, bookish, and ever so slightly confused." This book will be loved by people who feel they too are "gentle, bookish, and ever so slightly confused." It is truly a gentle book. It is relaxing, refreshing, and if you are a book lover you feel you are among friends while you read. I laughed out loud two or three times, especially at the part where the characters discover music's effect on the rate that chickens lay eggs. It's an easy quick read, and it definitely made me want to stay at a bed & breakfast like this one.

A friend gave me this book earlier this year as a birthday present. I had never heard of it but the minute I started reading I was taken with it. It is funny, quirky, and a little bittersweet. The bird was ridiculously funny!!

Is this on par with the absolute greats of literature? Maybe, maybe not, but the feelings and images that it evoked in me are still with me! Highly recommended, especially if you like books...I mean really like books in an almost "wierd" way. You know who you are!

I am so glad I found this book. It is a small book and I usually devour books in no time at all, but I truly savored this one. It's meant to be read slowly and appreciatively. Going inside of this book made me feel relaxed, comfortable, and peaceful. I'd recommend it to anyone who is a book lover and enjoys cozy reads that show how special that every day life can be.

The items were received in perfect condition as promised. Very quick delivery. I'm impressed!!!

This is a series of books, that follow each other and mix with each other. I could not wait until each one came out. They were very good and if you have ever lived or visited Washington, it makes it that much more enjoyable. If you have never been there, you will feel you have after you finish the series. Love her Cedar Cove series!

I enjoyed this book very much, the sad thing was that this was the last in this particular series.
I feel as though I personally know the folks in her books.
I belong to Knitting Group and I have started a book exchange, so far I have three of Debbie Macomber's books loaned out, the ladies are as happy with her books as I am. There is a waiting list to start with this series.
I highly recommed this series of books.
Happy Reading,
Edie~

This is the sixth book in Deb Macomber's Cedar Cove series and if you've read the others in the series they all seem to be interchangeable. Whether you're reading about Judge Lockhart and her divorce policies or the Gundersons trying to decide whether or not to re build the Lighthouse, you're in for a soap opera beyond fanaticism. Much like all of Deb's books the sixth book is loaded with side plots and all the familiar characters. This time the roles are played by Lynnette and Cal. So, much like the other Cedar Cove series just sit back and enjoy this wonderful little town.

Editor of the highly recommended novel: Fates by Georgiou Tino: Best of 2008

I used to like Debbie Macomber's books but the Cedar Cove series are just not well done. They are pretty much a continuing saga of a daily soap opera and so you are dealing with people still agonizing over things over several books.

I thought it was a nice premise but this book just made me dislike several characters, Cal for throwing over Linette for a woman who he has never even been with decides to marry her after a month. Anson for running away to join the Army and somehow after not being a good student suddenly is deemed a genius by the Army and going for intelligence. Charlotte pushing her new husband Ben into forgiving his son after his son lied to her in the last book about a loan! Justine still hanging with Warren though she knows it bothers her husband. And Rachel torn between Bruce and Nate. That is one storyline I now hate with a passion they turned Nate into this jerk and Bruce into a saint though we saw from previous books Bruce was not attractive in the least and has done nothing to win over Rache.

The main problem that is the problem I have with many of her books in the Cedar Cove series is that all the characters always say the same thing when they realize they are in love "I dont belive in long engagements" and than the next book they are married and I guess it just stretches the credibility of the charcters. You dont see the characters falling in love you just see really annoying characters that you rather not deal with in your life.

A typical Debbie Macomber story. The whole series needs to be read to enjoy fully. A perfect 'rainy day' read.

This is the fourth book in Deb Macomber's Cedar Cove series starts us in B&B with Bob and Peggy trying to solve the mystery of the murder of one of Bob's old war buddies. Much like all of Deb's books this fourth book is loaded with side plots and wonderfully developed characters. We're given the odd couple of story with the Griffins - a newly wed couple. Well, now that I think about it, most of the sub plots revolve around marriage. So just sit back and enjoy the wonderful little town of Cedar Cove.

Editor of the highly recommended novel: Fates by Georgiou Tino: Best of 2008

The book was shipped right away to me. I enjoyed reading this book since I'm following the characters. I was unable to put the book down.

WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK?
I READ IT IN A DAY AND A HALF. NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS WOULD I ENJOY A "ROMANCE" NOVEL BUT THIS IS BETTER THAN THE LAST.
THE WAY THE AUTHOR INTRODUCES THE CHARACTERS YOU FEEL YOU KNOW THEM. SHE IS AN INCREDIBLE STORY TELLER.
JUST READ AND ENJOY.
LORI S

There just seemed to be too much rehashing of the previous books. If you have been reading this series from the beginning you already knew what Macomber was telling you in the first third of this book.

Cranberry Point finally ties up the story behind Max Russell and why he died at the B&B. Marriages and babies abound and a couple new love interests are sparked. And who would have thought that a dog and bachelor auction would ignite so much.

Besides the repeating of old stories lines, this book hit me a little wrong with the tone of voice of many of the women. I just wish that they didn't sound so whiney and unsure of themselves. Even Olivia, the judge, sounds whiney and at times pathetic. Macomber needs to get back on track and give these women some more strength and backbone.

What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia (aging of the lens in the eye and the muscles that control the shape of the lens) commonly occurs after age 40, when the lens of the eye becomes more rigid and does not flex as easily. The result is that it is more difficult to read at close range. This normal aging process of the lens can also be combined with myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism.

Presbyopia is a refractive error, which results from a disorder rather than from disease. A refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image.

Symptoms: Near objects appear blurred. Difficulty seeing objects up close.

The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have presbyopia. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam.

Treatment
Presbyopia is commonly treated using corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses.

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED:

A few months ago I came down with case of sinus infection and I noticed that I had difficulty reading up close. Words looked blurry up close. This was normal with sinus infection. However, it continued to be the case after I got well.


I have been told over the years that after the age of forty to expect my eyesight to decline and have difficulty focusing up close. To my ophthalmologist's surprise when I went for my annual eye exams at the age of forty and after, I did not have any problems reading up close. Now at 46 after this sinus infection I continued to see blurry up close or in poor light.

When I went for my annual exam my eyesight was still fine and could read fine print at 15 inches away. My doctor did not see any need for corrective lenses, however advised me to get magnifying glasses if I have problems reading up close. I did notice something strange though. At nights before sleep when I was lying down reading a magazine or a book without thinking about my vision, I would be holding it up close and reading without any problem. However, if I thought about it, my vision was not as sharp as it was just a moment earlier. Now if there was a structural problem with my eye, such as hardening of the lens, why was my sight not blurry when I was relaxed in bed reading up close?


One of the improvements in my health after recovering from pain and disability was that I no longer needed corrective lenses. At that time I read Dr. William Bates's book Better Eyesight Without Glasses and realized that tension can seriously affect eyesight. That's why by all the effort I had put in to overcome tension and recover from back pain had also brought improvement in my eyesight. Dr. Bates rejects the conventional diagnosis that states Presbyopia is due to hardening of the lens.


So I decided to apply my rapid recovery plan and improve my vision. I began with visualizing my vision becoming better. I typed and printed the following, I can see like a microscope. I can see like a telescope, in various font sizes, from small to large, and posted it on my bedroom wall. I made a plan to read it from various distances and reward myself as my vision improved.

As I proceeded with my recovery plan, I noticed that my vision was getting worse and things that I could see at say 15 inches were looking blurry as well. But I reasoned that my subconscious was playing a trick on me by making things worse.

Then suddenly it dawned on me: when my vision first improved it was not due to any particular effort on my part. It simply happened on its own. I searched through my library for Dr. Bates's book and read it again. He states that we see with our brain. The more relaxed the mind the better we see. He also disregards Presbyopia as an old age problem. He attributes it to tension which is misdiagnosed and made worse with use of glasses.

So I focused on relaxing my mind more and not forcing my eyes to read up close. I also imagined how it would feel to have a Haagen-Dazs ice cream bar as a reward for better eyesight and did the eye and mental exercises Dr.. Bates recommends. He recommends exercises to relax your mind and eyes, such as covering your eyes with your palms and imagining the color black.


The book also comes with an eye chart for daily eye exercises. Shortly after my eyesight improved and I could easily read up close. I have noticed that any time now I don't get enough sleep or am under stress the first thing that happens is my close up vision changes. But it also improves when I realize it.

Why does this happen? It could be partly programming or conditioning by the optometrists and ophthalmologists who tell us over the years that after forty expect problems with your vision. It could be the way our subconscious responds to tension after forty. It could be that initially it was due to sinus infection but became a conditioned response.

Regardless of the causes, if you are not using corrective lenses, get Dr. Bates's book and save yourself from need for glasses. Stay informed. Stay well!

Excellent book with some useful exercises and clear explanations but didn't come with the promised eye chart. The lack of eye chart made much of the content difficult to test so I'm still wearing glasses.

its a good program , in the month that i have used it my vision got better from a +2.5 to +1.75 so i would. the book is a little hard to read because of the old language styles, there are other better books like relearning to see that uses the bates system.

the book is in really good condition and it arrived on time. I am really happy with this transaction.

I owned and lost this book years ago. It came with an eye-chart that is designed to be used every day. Recently, I wanted to replace the book, so I ordered it from Amazon and the eye-chart was not included. I complained and received a message that the representative did not think there should be a chart. That was it. Case closed.

Well, the book is nearly useless without it!

Buy this book, but don't order this book from Amazon!

I brought this book to Paris on a recent week-long trip, and had very mixed feelings about the reviews. About half of the recommended establishments were closed, moved, or under new names/management. If you use this book, calling ahead to verify that the restaurant exists is a must! The copyright date on this book is 1999, and many of the reviews must have been written or checked earlier than that. The reviews quote all prices in francs, which constantly reminds you of the age of the reviews, and the age of the quoted prices.

Still, every one of the restaurants, bistros and cafes which Wells recommended, and still exist, were winners. Often times, the reviews suggest perhaps a too cozy relationship between reviewer and owner/chef, but I'm willing to overlook that somewhat, as that doesn't seem to spoil the quality of the recommendations. Despite what people may think, there are bad (well, not-so-good) restaurants in Paris, and price is not always proportional to quality. Having a guide like this one is key to painful trial-and-error experiences. I just long for an up-to-date edition!

I brought this book to Paris along with 4 others, and although had high hopes, I found it frustrating. It didn't provide enough choice within a geographic area, and with respect to our one "big night" out, led us to a disastrous, expensive disappointment. Alcazar(p. 51) had miserable service (she had billed it "exquisite") and a meal that had to go back. We did much better following Rick Steves' recommendations, and our own noses. If it's the third or fourth book on your list for Paris, as it was for us, save your money and the aggravation of carting the hefty thing around. It's not worth it.

Yes, some of the restaurant reviews are out of date, but this is so much more than just a restaurant guide. It also gives details about markets, boulangeries, pattiseries and other treats and traiteurs. Gold dust.

One of the best ways to eat in Paris is to buy a baguette de tradition and a fresh piece of really STINKY and TOTALLY unpasteurised fromage and eat it in a jardin or parc. (I reccomend the rue Cler for this you can get your fromage from Christine and your pain from Poujairan and your patisserie from Lenotre - all spellings approximate!- and eat them around the Invalides).

This book tells you how to do all that, and how to find precious treats like Berthillon ice cream and Christian Constant chocolates and Le Stubli's cakes.... I could go on but it's making me too hungry.

But a new edition is certainly sorely needed. For example, Andre Lerch is retired, and has been replaced in rue Cardinal Lemoine by a store selling Tour D'Argent memorabilia. Conversely, the book omits the magnificent Pierre Herme (probably the best and most astonishingly innovative patissier in Paris, and it's in rue Bonaparte - just spot the queue). In the meantime, boulangerie fans could acquire the Guide des Boulangeres (which is regularly updated with a pamphlet supplement) or the Michelin single-city food guides; both can be got from the fabulous cookbook store in the Rue Dante, which has very helpful English-speaking staff. And for restaurants nothing beats Gault-Millau (provided your French is good - it's idiomatic).

But Wells is still worth having, especially for non-French speakers. She points in most of the right directions. You CAN update her book a bit by visiting her website.

And her devotion to Paris and Parisian food makes you want to sing aloud. It was this book that helped me become a raving Paris foodie, and I'm still very grateful.

Ms Wells allows you to prepare for a gastronomic trip to Paris.
Her essential information regarding types of eateries, locations, speciality foods, terminolgy and ofcourse understanding tipping is highly descriptive and beneficial.
Choosing restaurants and food styles are of personal taste and may not reflect that of Ms Wells', but the guidelines established in this book provide many options. One can dine at a numerous amount of bistros listed in this guide and understand their specialities and price ranges effectively.

As a person who has travelled to Paris, many restaurant guides are available and recommendations are abundant. I regret not having this book on my last two trips but will definitely visit some of the eateries listed in this book on my next trip.

Just came back from 8 days in Paris and I had studied and marked on a map Wells' recommended cafes, boulangeries, patisseries, fromageries and specialty food stores. Note that I wasn't so much interested in restaurants but I've NEVER known Patricia Wells to be wrong so I can't imagine her recomendations wouldn't be excellent. Although it would be great if her book were updated again since it hasn't been in 5 years I found most of the places still there and loaded with thoroughly delicious treats. Her website patriciawells.com has updates for restaurants for those interested. The French really do food right and the baguettes, cheese, wine and pastries were exquisite. Each place has certain items that are especially delightful. Gosselin really does have a superb baguette, Calixte has croissants and pain au chocolat that are really magnificent, Malineau has fruit tarts which are exquiisite, Martin has wonderful baguette sandwiches to take with you and munch on and Kayser has many wonderful delights. Go to Paris and you will come to know what Bon Appetit can really mean.

I just did not know what to make of this book. The voices of the characters are very well-written, I could hear the Midwestern small-town twang in so much of the dialogue and narration. And if the book had been a story of small-town life, I probably would have loved it. But this is the story of how Vernon Moore comes to this small town and allegedly changes the lives of so many of its residents. Moore's origins are a mystery, as is what he's actually doing in the town. But while he's there, he manages to convince several residents to have hope in the existence of God and an afterlife, all through using rational thought and mathematical probability. Knowing that Shaffner has also written a non-fiction book on the same subject made me feel as though I'd been tricked into reading a lecture. Nonetheless, the book is well-written and, for the most part, a pleasant way to read about the author's philosophical ideas. Still, I would have liked to see more about the characters, not to say some character development that could be explained by something in addition to the revelations from the entire town's new best friend, Vernon Moore.

This book was a selection for our book club, and it was a good conversational piece. It would also be a good book for any church library.
It is one of three book about the traveling salesman, Vernon, so if you enjoyed it you could read more, and maybe even find peace for something that is effecting your life.

It has been a long time since a novel has provoked the amount of personal reflection that this book did. Any book that can make me cry has touched me. I found Shaffner's paradoxes and corollaries interesting and worth discussing in a group setting. I am curious to know if the author is a member of any formal religious denomination? I appreciate his promoting a strong faith in God and the need for mankind to have hope, which should cause people of disparate religions to agree. Something that we can all take from the book is: Are the most memorable moments of our life REALLY all in past or can we anticpate more in the future that will supercede them? I have HOPE that the best is yet to come!

I really liked this novel. It was entertaining and kept my attention. I look forward to reading the other two books in this trilogy. The only problem that I had with it was even though you got involved with the characters and were interested in their lives, the characters never seemed examined enough. It felt a little bit like catching the last half of a tv show, you could figure out the storylines but you didnt how they got into that particular situation. Maybe that problem will get resolved after I read the other books. BOTTOM LINE: A few problems but still very enjoyable

In today's bustling world, it's nice to read a simple story of human connections. And it's always nice to read about a slightly weird character and then realize that you know someone just like them! George Shaffner's first novel is an introduction to the folks of Ebb, Nebraska. When you close the book at the end, I believe you will have a smile on your face and a fondness for each of the characters who now feel like your very own neighbors. A sweet, pleasant, hopeful and humorous book.

This is a great book of love . It tell's you and showes you how love can live through any thing . How a old postcard can reach through time and bring happiness and love to the finders of the postcard. And relief to the the person who recieved it .Beverly Lewis really out did herself.

This is realy good -the way she brings the past and the present together in this story.what talent!YOu will love it.Nadia Rehmani

Book was OK, but the books by Cindy Woodsmall are ALOT better, and seem more acurate.

Hear the story of Adele Herr. And watch it change the lifes of a Amish widower and and Fancy New York City man.

I got this book because I'd read a few of Beverly Lewis' books and enjoyed them. I was not disappointed!

This story begins with a tragedy- and the main character is trying to cope with it. Then suddenly, a stranger steps into their life and starts uncovering a dark family secret.
Meet Rachel, who was widowed at an early age because of a driving accident.
Meet her daughter Annie, a rambunctious, talkative 6-year-old girl who always manages to say the wrong thing at the wrong time!
Meet Susanna, Rachel's overprotective mother. She's determined to have Rachel find her "hidden gift" and will go to any length to accomplish that.
And finally, meet Philip. He's a writer for a magazine, and he's on a mission. But he never dreamed that he'd be on this mission!

A tale of suspense and mystery that is worth reading! Can't wait to read the sequel!