Letters for Emily

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Summary: A surprising homegrown delight
Review: I sometimes hesitate to read books written by local authors. With the success of "The Christmas Box", there has been a surge of locally published writers...sometimes,not all of them good. Camron Steve Wright's "Letters for Emily" has been on the top of my 'to be read ' pile for awhile and I finally picked it up this week. The story of a couple facing divorce as well as deciding what to do with an aging father,Wright has intertwined these two themes along with an another,older story based from the father's marriage and the mysterious journals and letters his family discovers. The letters are addressed to his granddaughter, Emily. Each letter adresses an ageless theme such as hope, loss, anger, pride, forgiveness and regret. As the old man writes about each of these, he speaks to his children through his letters as well as poems he wrote years ago, poems his children had no idea he had ever crafted. Each poem is the key to a long ago piece of their family history and unlocks the secret of their past and the sadness their father has carried all these years. As they begin to understand the man that was their father, they begin to understand themselves. "Letters to Emily" is not a cloyingly sweet story with a ready made ending. The characters are multifaceted and not manipulated by expectations. Camron Steve Wright has managed to craft a tender, yet strong story of the true power of forgivenes and reconcillation and hope. A wonderful first effort. I hope there are many more to follow.

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Summary: Letters for Emily is Fabulous
Review: I'm a huge fan of Mary Higgins Clark so when I read her endorsement on the cover, I bought the book. I was not disappointed. The book was excellent. The way the old man's poems weave into the story is fascinating. I found myself trying to solve the clues and figure each one out. Here's the best part - my husband who never reads picked it up and read it as well. And, he loved it. I look forward to many more books from this author. Keep writing!

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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful
Review: Letters for Emily - magical. I couldn't stop turning the pages. Thought provoking, emotional and deeply impacting. It says all the things that you need to hear. I'll be first in line for the next one by Camron Wright.

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Summary: Hardcover release by Pocket Books, a Simon & Schuster Co.
Review: Letters for Emily, published regionally, has now been picked up by Pocket Books, a Simon & Schuster Co. Watch for the new hardcover release coming in January 2002. See why Letters for Emily quickly became a bestseller at Utah Waldenbooks and Media Play locations as well as garnering a 'Readers Choice' nomination by the Salt Lake County Library System.

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Summary: Soul-touching!
Review: Occasionally, along comes a book that speaks to you on such a level that you are forever changed by its words, its message, its wisdom. In Letter to Emily, Camron Wright has created such a book. Its story captivates (I too read it in one sitting!), intriques, and inspires one to look at what is really important in life. It has touched my heart and soul and left indelible footprints there.

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Summary: Good but lacks depth
Review: The letters on life makes this a good read but is not supported by a good story. I expected the book to show more depth in the relationship of the characters involved. I was more keen on reading the letters and some of them were really good, especially the one about 'stinging flies' in the garden.

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Summary: One of those books that change lives......
Review: This book has it all - literary merit, clever mystery, and a heart as big as the ocean.
Do not hesitate to buy this book for yourself or as a great gift. I guarantee that it will not disappoint.

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Summary: Heartwarming Tale after losing a Grandparent
Review: This book is a wonderful tale that makes you sad, makes you laugh, and it also gives you that warm feeling that makes you smile. I would extrememly recommend this book to anyone that would like a short but sweet book.

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Summary: Heartwarming Tale after losing a Grandparent
Review: This book is a wonderful tale that makes you sad, makes you laugh, and it also gives you that warm feeling that makes you smile. I would extrememly recommend this book to anyone that would like a short but sweet book.

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Summary: An Amazing Story
Review: This book is inspirational. There are so many lessons in this book that to just name one would be unjust. A book of loving, learning, and growing, gave me so much joy and pleasure. I will refer to this book many times when the road gets too hard to travel alone. Thank you Harry.