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Summary: The Truth Never Tasted So Sweet
Review: Funny, sometimes wistful, and surprisingly thought-provoking. For Hilary and me it's candy; for others it's various substances that fortify and amuse. This well-written self-examination packs a much bigger message than you might expect.I enjoyed reading it while killing a couple of half-pound bars of Cadbury Milk Chocolate.
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Summary: Who Likes Candy?
Review: If you are a candy-lover you will enjoy this book. It brought back so many memories. I have enjoyed all the candies she mentions and more and loved the nostalgia of reading about treats I have not tasted in years. I especially liked the author giving her friend a shoebox full of candy as a gift. She describes pouring in a large bag of M&Ms "as a base" then burying cellophane wrapped caramels and other treasures. I like the candy holidays of Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's Day. In the off months I can just read this book again with plenty of Junior Mints, Smartees, and Bit O' Honey at my side. A sweet book with a taste treat or a memory of one on each page.
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Summary: Gave me a stomacheache
Review: This was a light and fluffy read with lots of nostalgia. Everyone can remember their favorite childhood candy and the author just about covers them all. Aside from the novelty of a biography centered around candy, I can't say this was a particularly interesting read. The author's life was dull and although she writes well, there's not much that can make up for a boring story. Reading this book gave me a stomachache. Unless you have a serious (and I do mean serious) love of candy, I wouldn't recommend it.
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