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Summary: Wonderful Summer Read
Review: Simply captivating! I sat down with this novel and finished it in a day because I absolutely couldn't put it down. I felt like I knew each of the characters, especially the hearts of Lee and Christopher. So much that I find myself thinking about them and wondering if there are people out there living their lives. This is the perfect book if you are looking for a beach read or just want a good, relaxing book for a rainy afternoon. I laughed and I cried, no doubt. This being the first LaVyrle Spencer book that I've picked up, I can't wait to get my hands on another!
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Summary: Everything a Romance Should Be
Review: The cover of my copy is in tatters I've read it so often - and then passed it around to everyone I know!
Noone is better than LaVyrle Spencer at creating genuine, warm characters that you feel like you know and whose fates you come to care deeply about. In FAMILY BLESSING she's outdone herself. Chris Lallek is the perfect hero: Warm, kind, funny, and the type of guy you can lean on - or cry with. Not a stereotypical romance-novel "knight on a white horse" - just an real man. And, I've never liked a heroine more than Lee Reston. She's what I've come to think of as the archetype LaVyrle-Spencer-woman: She's a grown-up - her body isn't perfect anymore, there are lines on her face, and she isn't coming into love this time innocent, or unscarred. She's strong and experienced, and she knows her own mind - but, she's not Superwoman. Like all of us, she has insecurities and fears and doubts, but she's determined to take life head-on and to grab every bit of joy she can. She's the type of person you'd want to be friends with - and you'll find yourself cheering for her. It's a joy watching these two people find one another - and you do feel like you're "watching" it happen. LaVyrle has managed to capture beautifully that magic process through which friendship and respect is transformed into something deeper. When love finally blossoms for Lee and Chris you'll find yourself cheering - and maybe shedding a tear or two.
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Summary: Heartwrenching tale
Review: This awesome book had me crying from the very beginning. I've read it at least 3 times and admit I cry every time, even though I know what's going to happen. I agree, the movie was the pits - it doesn't even begin to do the book justice, but the book is always better than the movie. Lee and Christopher both overcame so much, you just knew they deserved some happiness together. And Ms. Spencer doesn't disappoint. I've read all of her books except one (and I'll get to it) and have enjoyed most of the immensely. A few of them fell flat and left me thinking, "She can do better than this!", but Family Blessings is absolutely terrific. I have no doubt I'll read it again. Ms. Spencer, please tell us "And Then Came Heaven" isn't the end!
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Summary: Wish I loved it, but I didn't
Review: This book was ok, but it didn't really do much for me. The begining was very emotional but it couldn't keep my attention after getting half way through the book. Too many your too young and I'm too old discussions and I became bored. It was refreshing to see an older woman with a younger man for a change and the characters were well developed. I enjoy this author and will still continue to read her books when I find them.
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Summary: One of her Best!!
Review: When I first saw read about this book I was intrigued, mainly because of the age difference. It is a great book. I love the way the whole thing came about between Lee and Chris. Lee's son is killed and Chris is his best friend who happened to share a place with Greg. He decides he should be the one to tell Lee about Greg himself. It all takes off from there. Lee's daughter likes Chris herself and Lee is worried at first about what her daughter and the rest of her family might think, but that doesnt stop her from getting involved with Chris. This is truly one of the best of her books that I've read. I reccomend it to anyone.
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Summary: A Wonderful Experience!
Review: When I found this website I was ecstatic! Morning Glory was great and I read it five times. But this one! I actually happened across the movie first and was completely captivated by the storyline, so of course I had to read the book. And when I did I fell in love - with Lee, Lloyd, Anoka and especially Christopher. WHERE can I find a real Christopher Lallek??? His quiet gentleness and sense of honor reaffirms all the old values that are harder and harder to find today. Lee is admirable in her determination to transcend the many tragedies life has brought her. And their growing relationship is powerful to witness. This story and its people have turned my life around by teaching me that there is always hope and that it's never too late to find a true hero - even in today's world. I would be most interested in any information about Ms. Spencer and how to write to her, and availability of the movie. And right now I'm going to read Family Blessings again.
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Summary: One of her best
Review: When I started to read this book, I didn't think I would like it because of the age thing (and yes, I would have a problem if it were a 45 year old man and a 30 year old woman). But once I started reading and getting to know the characters, that issue became mute. Both Lee and Christopher handled their grief incredibly well, and the friendship they developed before love should be an example to us all. Also, the relationship that Christopher developed with Joey - you couldn't find a better father-figure whether he was 30 or 50. This will be one of my favorite books for life.
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