Cowboy

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Summary: Unchallenging, superficial
Review: I picked this up at the library and can't wait to exchange it for something else. The premise sounded so appealing; I was eager to read something meaningful that explored Romance at Middle Age, Improbable Matches, Overcoming Obstacles . . . what I got instead was a sense that Sara, like locker room boys, has to affirm her desirability and sexuality by sharing the graphic details with the world. I'm no prude, but as she once told her son, "That's private." And why does it seem that she is the only one who does any self-examination, hard thinking, adaptation? I so longed for her to tell Zack what HE had to be to "run with her." He challenges her, but there's not much mention of how SHE challenges HIM. The relationship may be unorthodox, but the only "meat" to it seems to exist in the bedroom. (Pun intended.)

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Summary: I was fascinated by this personal and intimate story.
Review: I read this book in an evening (a rarity for me) because I couldn't pull myself away from the personal story. I found Ms. Davidson's writing so honest and vulnerable that I had to see her journey to its end. I was particularly moved by her struggle between her growth as a woman and her responsibilities as a mother. I have since passed the book on to others and they have been just as touched.

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Summary: Better than a Typical Romance Novel
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I was intrigued when I first read about it, because I married a cowboy a few years back. Much of the dialog and thoughts in the book rang very true for me. I thought it was an excellent book. Very engaging - once I started it, I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it. Well written, well drawn characters. A very enjoyable read.

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Summary: I was let down!
Review: I too read an encouraging review of this book and purchased it with great anticipation. As I read it, I got more and more annoyed. I really liked Pam Houston's "Cowboy's Are My Weakness" (boy, do I like cowboys or what?) and thought it would be similar. Wrong. It read like a Dr. Quinn episode with a lot more sex. Zack was sometimes sexy but mostly creepy, and Sara was annoying and self indulgent. The first rock I pulled on amazon.

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Summary: Wonderful and honest
Review: I twice picked this book up in the library but didn't check it out. It sounded like another story of an older woman who has a fling, leaves him, and gains wisdom from the affair--this is NOT that book! Thankfully I did pick it up a third time, check it out, and read it in one sitting. The characters are honest and well drawn, complex and tender. The story was one any single parent can relate to, any woman aging and still vibrant, any person who feels jaded by love. A very compelling story from a good writer. I'm buying my own copy!

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Summary: Exploits Zack and her children for a fast buck!
Review: I was eager to read the juicy book, as it received fairly decent reviews; so I asked my library to order it. I did read it but ended up skimming most of the last part. I kept thinking that she wrote this book because her show was being canceled and she wanted to continue living her affluent life in Los Angeles. What better than a quick and dirty book! One wonders what her children thought of their involvement in the book. Zack probably didn't mind being exploited because a best seller would assure the continuation of his easy lifestyle.

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Summary: Having loved a real cowboy, this is a really phony story
Review: I was SO disappointed in this book! I had looked forward to reading it and was very disappointed in the superficial treatment of what could have been a terrific story. I wanted to turn the kids over my knee because they were so spoiled and the woman seemd more concerned about her wardrobe than her lovelife. And even Zach seemed so one-dimensional and predictable and very un-cowboy like. She seemed to enjoy making fun of his lack of education and social skills. I felt no sympathy or liking for any of the characters. Cowboys are amazing people and the possibilities of romance with them are so "interesting" - Ms. Davisdon really left us cowboy lovers with a pretty limp rope! Rosemary Anderson

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Summary: Sorry, bored me to death
Review: I was totally intrigued by the basic story, that's why I bought the book. Since I share many of Ms. Davidson's outer circumstances I expected to be carried away with her love story. Unfortunately she bored the hell out of me, not only with bad writing, but also her condescending attitude towards everybody "beneath" her. As an actor I feel insulted, I've been an extra many times, and no, we don't go on talking about a handshake for months. I expect a lot more wisdom from anybody claiming to be so spiritual.

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Summary: ridiculous and phony
Review: I worked as a cowboy for six years, and Davidson's "cowboy" seems like nothing of the sort, to me. A) I don't think real, working cowboys are all that romantic, as they are usually tired and often somewhat chauvinistic. B) Her fawning over his "rough" character makes me want to vomit. Please, Sara, spare us your mid-life crisis.

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Summary: What's Really Important?
Review: I would not have believed that a book could so completely change my life but this one has. I found it in my local library --just stood frontways on ,under the Travel section !---the only book thus displayed and I just had to read it.
Well I read it in two evenings and then I read it again . Ive now decided I have to buy it. I wish the author would right a sequel .
Why did it change my life? I had had an affair with ,and then married ,a farmer who was younger than me and not the type of guy I would normally be with for many reasons and this book reaffirmed that Love can cross all barriers if we let it and are not afraid . I was nearly letting us drift apart by seeing only our differences. This book made me see my relationship with different eyes and be thankful for the rich and beautiful life I have.
The author is a very honest open woman with a wonderful style . I reccommend you read it with an open heart and mind.