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By: Jennifer McMahon

Jennifer McMahon — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:37:38 +0000

I’m with Tish… I read this long ago and have forgotten much of it (which is all about me having a terrible memory, not a reflection of the book in any way…) I do remember how very much I loved it and being very impressed that it was written by a man. The beautiful thing about having such a terrible memory is that I can go back to a book and be surprised by it all over again, which is just what I intend to do with this one. Thanks for reminding me about it, Mia!

By: Mia King

Mia King — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:54:22 +0000

It’s always amazing to me how well some men capture women – at least literary. Steel Magnolias is another one that comes to mind – and, all right, The Bridges of Madison County. Somehow those particular authors manage to allow their characters to have such gut-wrenching moments and experiences, and survive. I think I probably protect my characters a bit too much …

By: Kristy

Kristy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:58:07 +0000

I listened to this book on CD a cople of years after it origiginally came out. I kept backing it up to listen to passages again and again, and, Mia, I believe that one of those passages was the mother having the nervous breakdown on the Barcalounger. Priceless! Thanks for reminding me

By: Tish

Tish — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:25:48 +0000

I read this one so long ago I’ve forgotten much of it. Now I’m going to have to reread it.

By: Larramie

Larramie — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:09:17 +0000

Watching Dolores come undone was priceless…I wanted to save her so many times. And though the reading took place well before Oprah’s “Pick,” I’ll confess to having heard about the book from Kathie Lee Gifford. Amazing, huh?

By: Eileen

Eileen — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:16:51 +0000

I loved both of his books- he has a quirky almost John Irving like feel for me. And- I think we’ve covered my love for John Irving books.

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:12:24 +0000

I love Dolores too. This is one of those rare books that I can pick up and open to any page and instantly be involved. I love the transformation of the character. I was also shocked that a man wrote the book. I love his other book too, “This Much I Know Is True” which has another great flawed and human character in Dominic. I wish Wally Lamb would write faster!