Rating:  Summary: Last Days of Summer -- Great Reading All Year Review: I stumbled across this book by accident, and I thank the day I discovered it.Although the story of an offbeat friendship, Last Days of Summer is very real -- and very funny, and very moving. I laughed out loud (convulsively), cheered for Joey and Charlie, fell in love with a wonderful cast of characters, and held my breath waiting for whatever was about to happen next. A couple of notes of caution: Don't skip over a single word of this book. And don't plan on getting any work done till you finish the last page. (Or even after that -- I guarantee you'll find yourself revisiting some favorite scenes.)
Rating:  Summary: Undescribable Review: I would love to be able to describe this book to you, but I can't. The fact is, the book is like the movie Citizen Kane-- you can say it is about a man who runs a newspaper, but it would be a massive oversimplification. I could say that this book is about a little Jewish boy and his hero, best friend,m and surrogate father, but it would do the book no justice whatsoever. The book is funny and sad, hilarious and heartbreaking, all at the same time. You just have to read it.
Rating:  Summary: "Last Days of Summer" Review: A wonderful book! Enjoyed equally by an 83 year old WWII vet, a 20 year old female college student and a variety of people in between. A great gift idea for anyone on your list!
Rating:  Summary: last days of summer: a novel Review: I hate baseball, I hate baseball, I hate baseball: I loved this book, I loved this book, I loved this book. You must read this book
Rating:  Summary: Simply Beautiful Review: If I could rate this book 10 stars, I would. As a sucker for sports books, I looked forward to reading this book only for the sports content. This book cannot be categorized as a sports book, as it deals poignantly with a Jewish adolescent growing up in World War 2 Brooklyn. A truly moving and still hilarious story, a must read for all adults and young adults alike.
Rating:  Summary: The Best Book on the Market! Review: This story was just plain wonderful. It even made me laugh out loud on the New York subway...It would be a tragedy for anyone NOT to read this terrific book. Go for it, folks!
Rating:  Summary: A VERY good book Review: I'd have to say that this is one of my favorite books. I almost didn't but it because of the format(it is written in telegrams, letters, report cards), but I'm glad I did. It was really good the whole way through. It was the funniest book I've read in a while, but it was also sad. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Rating:  Summary: The best novel of our times. Review: I've never laughed and cried so much over any other book. I recommend this to EVERYONE.
Rating:  Summary: A book I will remember always...with laughter and tears Review: I was skeptical about buying this book because of the format....letters..postcards...report cards etc. but something told me to buy it. I did and I can say it was one of the best books that I have ever read and I have read many. I wish Oprah would recommend this book. I am going to try to get my family to read it..I know they will love it if they do. Here's to you Joey, Charlie and the rest of the gang...you did an outstanding job.
Rating:  Summary: "Field of Dreams" great Review: This book was given to me as a gift. On the one hand, I didn't want to put it down. On the other hand, I didn't want it to end. "Last Days of Summer" is funny, serious, warm, happy, sad, silly, moving, witty and etc. Go forth and read, Bucko!
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