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Summary: Endearing
Review: I picked this out for a little distraction from my Rat Pack, Sinatra, mafia obsession I was going through.....and it was perfect. First of all, if you love books the cover art and dust jacket art are exquisite. That's what first caught my eye. Truly a keeper. The story starts as a dying father tells his daughter about the lighthouse and how he came to be the island and how his "Uncle Billy" came there, and the story of the family. Little did I know that the story would parallel my life.....the man at one point goes to basic training at Fort Knox, KY (I'm there), while at war he meets Joey from NJ (my home). It's love, tragedy, faith, and mostly hope. Pratt never drags you down, he'll leave you with a feeling that you lived with the characters and they were a part of your life. I know I did, I was sorry to see the story end.
Rating:
Summary: Endearing
Review: I picked this out for a little distraction from my Rat Pack, Sinatra, mafia obsession I was going through.....and it was perfect. First of all, if you love books the cover art and dust jacket art are exquisite. That's what first caught my eye. Truly a keeper. The story starts as a dying father tells his daughter about the lighthouse and how he came to be the island and how his "Uncle Billy" came there, and the story of the family. Little did I know that the story would parallel my life.....the man at one point goes to basic training at Fort Knox, KY (I'm there), while at war he meets Joey from NJ (my home). It's love, tragedy, faith, and mostly hope. Pratt never drags you down, he'll leave you with a feeling that you lived with the characters and they were a part of your life. I know I did, I was sorry to see the story end.
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Summary: Can A BOOK BE JUDGED BY ITS COVER?
Review: I saw this beautiful cover in the store , totally unfamiliar with
the work of James Michael Pratt. This work is a great love story.
It tells of love between man and woman , yes of course. The love
of members of family bridging generations is the story. Peter O' Banyon 's oral legacy to his daughter Kathleen is touching to
the reader and teaches us lessons in life. The story for his
daughter, telling of suffering , love , lives , and strength is
a family legacy. There are many people who would relish knowing
their first hand family stories. Having a close family member tell their story and the story of those before them is truly a
valuable legacy to be cherished. The setting of the lighthouse
was a beautiful image to the theme of the story as it taught the
idea of strength and faith as one faced life tragedy. This novel
rates very high on the list of my favorites.
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Summary: Another great book from James Pratt!
Review: I thought Pratt's first book "The Last Valentine" was so good, it must be a fluke. This second book is absolutely great. What a pleasure to find it and read it. Spanning generations, the lighthouse keeper shares his hard-gained experience with his family, as he relives parts of his life. He shows us how to be happy, how to take the high road, and how to love people in spite of themselves....some pretty essential understanding for me and my two teenagers! I wish I had read this years ago...might have helped with my first wife. The whole book is exciting and thrilling as the lighthouse keeper progresses in his life and gains the wisdom of his experiences. I am impressed that a book can be so engaging, entertaining, and without me realizing it...teach me so much about life and people. Thanks Mr. Pratt. Give us some more.
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Summary: Easy reading
Review: I thought this book was charming and heartwarming, it tells the tale of a family from Ireland, and all the things that they endured. It is told by a father to his daughter in the lighthouse, where he grew up on the New England coast. Let the light keep shining.
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Summary: Book Lifts the Human Spirit
Review: I was inspired and lifted by James Michael Pratt's first book, The Last Valentine. Now with his second work, The Lighthouse Keeper, he proves that his first book was no fluke. Once again, Mr. Pratt has achieved that which so few fiction writers today seem able or willing to attain: a story that lifts the human spirit; speaks of love, compassion, trial and triumph-and all without the crutch of "Hollywood-style" profanity and sex. As with the lighthouse in his story, the reader is gently drawn into Mr. Pratt's book and encounters an uplifting and unforgettable experience. For all those who enjoy reading words of light, I highly recommend The Lighthouse Keeper. I can't wait for Mr. Pratt's next book!
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Summary: Uplifting!
Review: If you are in the mood for a book that espouses goodness, traditional values, and the power of real love, then look no further than this book. It is the tale of a World War Two veteran who has become a lighthouse keeper. In this book, he tells the history of himself, his true love, and of his family through the use of flashbacks. There are some sad moments in the story; however, the overall tone is one of inspiration and uplifting feelings. One of the things that I liked about this book was how it intimated that one does not have to "be religious" in order to "be spiritual." I also liked the symbolism of the lighthouse portrayed in the story. The ending was especially poignant, and will be sure to bring tears to the eyes of all who read it. I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages.
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Summary: Sentimental and good read
Review: In recent years, a variety of sentimental books like The Lighhouse Keeper have entranced readers everywhere. And this title is no exception for those who enjoy this genre. The reader is consumed by a wonderful story based around a gentle man's past experiences as a once proud lighthouse keeper to a stoic man now suffering from a terminal illness. In a series of flashbacks we learn of his early tragedy, how he came to be a lighhouse keeper and about his powerful love for a woman who becomes his wife. For those who enjoy windswept beaches and flashbacks to the past, pick up this book. You will enjoy the read and remember it for sometime.
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Summary: A passionate, involving story.
Review: James Michael Pratt's Lighthouse Keeper tells of a man's lifelong lighthouse job and the changes which test him when war takes him away from his lifetime passions. A passionate, involving story.
Rating:
Summary: heartwarming
Review: Mr. Pratt's book is a truly heartwarming read! If one feels a need to reaffirm the goodness of man, then this is the book to read. The main character shows that it is possible to overcome both trial and tragedy while maintaining integrity. Thank you, Mr. Pratt, for giving us hope, and a lesson on love, in both this book and your "Last Valentine." I loved them both.
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