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Summary: Great Book!!
Review: I loved this book, my kids loved this book and my husband even liked this book. I cried when I read it the first couple of times, my husband cried too when he read it the first time. Very wonderful book about a parents love for her child. I would recommend this book to any one wanting a good book to read to their child at bedtime or any time of the day.
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Summary: Try a slightly different edition
Review: I think this is a lovely sentiment expressed in a way children can relate to and will remember. I was a little surprised at some of the reviews I read,as I bought my copy in the UK and there is no ladder in the middle of the night and no rocking a grown man in his sleep-the 2 aspects most people seem to have objected to.
Maybe as a result of the weird world we live in, publishers have acknowledged the interpretations some people seem unable to get past and have made some slight modifications. The illustrations also differ-but the important aspect, the beautiful timeless story of the cycle of unconditional love-is as clear and moving as ever.
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Summary: Love this book forever
Review: I found this book lying in my 10-month-old twin grandsons' room, so read it to them at naptime. They loved it, and when the tears came to my eyes, they both crawled to my lap and cuddled. My own babies are now 29, 27, and 25 years old, so I bought 3 copies of Love You Forever: one for each of my babies. I love the emotion this book evokes, but I also love the out-loud readability for my little grandchildren. I want my children to pass it on.
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Summary: Glad I am not a "Normal Well-Adjusted Mother"
Review: Cynics, sickos and general crumudgeons, this book is written through the eyes of CHILDREN and recommended for 4-8 year olds. Would you rather the author show the son in the back of a cruiser after under age drinking at a party and while he is passed out in his bed after his Mom bails him out of jail she could crawl into his room to recite the poem-that would be fun to explain to a 5 year old! As one reviewer put it, you could just tell your children you love them...think of that page turner. Once Upon a Time, I love You, The End. Oh, Mommy, please read that one again! Where's the baby's Mother? The son's Father? Who knows? Who Cares!!! My children have never once asked me and I never once cared. Please don't ask the "Normal Well-Adjusted Mother" reviewer. I am sure it will have to do with serial-killer's or cannibles and other non-age appropriate material for a CHILDREN'S BOOK!!! This is a WONDERFUL book. Sorry, but if you find it icky, creepy, or anything other than innocent pleasure to read take the money you would spend on other book's and spend it on therapy.
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Summary: GOOD!!!!!!!!
Review: You people who gave this book one star are nuts!!!! This is a sweet book about a mother who obviously cares alot for her child. And well kids that are 3 or four or whatever dont know about psychos or anything like that. This book was read to me when I was 2-7 and I still love it! Man you people are crazy not to love this book and you have too much free time on your hands if you can point out all the bad sides to it. And hey, when I got to the very last page where he stands at the top of the stairs I didnt know it was about death. And its not like this really happenes or anything. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES!!!!!!!!!! You parents who hate this book need to get your minds out of the gutter and get something to do.
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Summary: Very strange book
Review: This book was given to me as a gift when my daughter was born. I never read it until she was about 7 months old, and I won't be reading it again. It's very strange. I think it goes way beyond the idea of unconditional love. The mother is the focus, and appears to be more needy than the child. I prefer to read more light-hearted, fun stories to my daughter. This one just really creeped me out. If you want a book about unconditonal love, by "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. "Love You Forever" left me feeling like I'd exposed my kid to some over the top "Oprah" show
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Summary: It's just not all that good
Review: Sorry guys, I just don't think this book is very good. I'm not sure that I can agree with the "incest" angle that some reviewers have taken, I just didn't enjoy it. FOr one thing, it's sappy. It plays on too many stereotypes. AND every woman I know has gotten at least one or two copies at their babyshower. For my money? Buy Owl Babies instead.
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Summary: Tissues!
Review: I JUST finished reading this to my 5 1/2 year old and I felt compled to write a review. A first it's funny, we laughed at the woman rocking her BIG (man) baby, but when he held her, I just choked up & started crying. Of course my daughter thinks I'm crazy, but she is too young to understand. You don't have to have children to enjoy this book, it will make you remember that deep love for your parents that we adults sometimes forget. Buy a few, you will want to pass this wonderful title on. Give one to your mom & dad too.
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Summary: There should be more books like it
Review: To all of you who think this book is weird, not to mention those of you who think it's about incest, I feel sorry for you! You evidently lacked ordinary affection or closeness with a parent, which left you with a shortage of feelings, or have some other issues. Some of my female relatives cried when they got to the end of this book, and I think that's what makes it so unique, this book is just so touching, for some even too much so. A lot of parents waste their money and time reading their kids silly, stupid, empty books with no lessons to be learned! I do agree that in many cases it's not a very good choice to give as a gift, you would only give it on a very personal level. My overall opinion is that too many people are either superficial or disturbed.
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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: This is a beautiful childrens book dealing with a mothers love for her child. Anyone who finds something creepy or wrong with this book probably needs to look within his or herself to find the real problem. I recommend this for any parent to add to their childs beginning library.
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