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Summary: AFter the parade
Review: A TERRIFIC READ. A wonderful end to the series. It is a shame she will not continue the series. The characters have become like a part of my family. You want to care about them. It would be wonderful to have the entire series in one volume, for future reading enjoyment.The characters are real and the story very believable. Did not want to stop reading this. I read this in two days. Was very sad to see it end.
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Summary: A Terrific end to a Groundbreaking Series
Review: Dorothy Garlock's series set in the 30s and 40s has been truly groundbreaking -- not many romance novels being set in these decades. AFTER THE PARADE continues the story of Johnny Henry and Kathleen Dolan from WITH HEART. And tells the story of them and their marriage after Johnny returns from World War II. Their marriage is in jeopardy after the death of their infant daughter -- a death Johnny blames on himself and his heritage. There is also something more dangerous about as an admirer of Kathleen's crosses the line from admiration to obsession. Dorothy Garlock deftly tells their story as only someone of her talent can. Here's hoping more authors follow her lead and write stories set in the 30s and 40s. AFTER THE PARADE is a must read.
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Summary: After the Parade
Review: Garlock manages to pull out a historical period not usually covered by romance authors - and gives us a truly wonderful story. I enjoyed the book that preceded "After the Parade" but LOVED this final work the best. Her characters have substance - with both strengths and weaknesses, faults and goodness. Garlock is to be commended for her ability to cover the era so acurately. Kathleen and Johnny's story is one that will all can identify with - a tragic event, depression, denial and the difficult path to rebuilding. The characters that surround the couple and support them are as rich, and interesting as Kathleen and Johnny. Dorothy, what a wonderful tribute to your husband, by dedicating this one to his memory.
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Summary: Dorothy saved the best of the series for last.
Review: Garlock manages to pull out a historical period not usually covered by romance authors - and gives us a truly wonderful story. I enjoyed the book that preceded "After the Parade" but LOVED this final work the best. Her characters have substance - with both strengths and weaknesses, faults and goodness. Garlock is to be commended for her ability to cover the era so acurately. Kathleen and Johnny's story is one that will all can identify with - a tragic event, depression, denial and the difficult path to rebuilding. The characters that surround the couple and support them are as rich, and interesting as Kathleen and Johnny. Dorothy, what a wonderful tribute to your husband, by dedicating this one to his memory.
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Summary: Dorothy saved the best of the series for last.
Review: Garlock manages to pull out a historical period not usually covered by romance authors - and gives us a truly wonderful story. I enjoyed the book that preceded "After the Parade" but LOVED this final work the best. Her characters have substance - with both strengths and weaknesses, faults and goodness. Garlock is to be commended for her ability to cover the era so acurately. Kathleen and Johnny's story is one that will all can identify with - a tragic event, depression, denial and the difficult path to rebuilding. The characters that surround the couple and support them are as rich, and interesting as Kathleen and Johnny. Dorothy, what a wonderful tribute to your husband, by dedicating this one to his memory.
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Summary: Not my favorite of the series
Review: I did enjoy this book -- but it's not one that I'd go back and read again. It was great knowing more about what happened with the Henry's and their friends. And I think the little "surprises" that Ms. Garlock placed at the end of each of the stories in this series is just wonderful! But I just didn't feel for the characters in this story the way I did in the previous ones. And though the book was very well written, I didn't particularly care for a couple of the back stories.
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Summary: Ms. Garlock couldn't get enough of this couple either!!!
Review: I don't think Ms. Garlock could get enough of Johnny and Kathleen Henry either, as she created another masterpiece centered around this couple! I read this book in 2 days, and found it to be just as good or maybe better than the previous book, "With Heart." I don't know what I'll do without reading about the people in this family... It was really easy to grow to love these fictional characters, and I long for more!! I hope Ms. Garlock continues with some of the other characters in this book. READ THIS BOOK... YOU'LL BE IN LOVE WITH JOHNNY AND KATHLEEN HENRY, TOO!!!
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Summary: Ms. Garlock couldn't get enough of this couple either!!!
Review: I don't think Ms. Garlock could get enough of Johnny and Kathleen Henry either, as she created another masterpiece centered around this couple! I read this book in 2 days, and found it to be just as good or maybe better than the previous book, "With Heart." I don't know what I'll do without reading about the people in this family... It was really easy to grow to love these fictional characters, and I long for more!! I hope Ms. Garlock continues with some of the other characters in this book. READ THIS BOOK... YOU'LL BE IN LOVE WITH JOHNNY AND KATHLEEN HENRY, TOO!!!
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Summary: AFTER THE PARADE
Review: I enjoy reading all Dorothy Garlock's books. This book was so terrific. Not only did I get to see how people lived after World War 2, which was so realistic, but enjoyed a truly gifted writer write a truly wonderful book. This is a book that everyone should read, including men, and share in the romance as well as the history it shows us. Something that is rarely done well.
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Summary: Not quite enough
Review: I enjoyed the whole series. After finishing the first three books and reading the preview, I couldn't wait for After The Parade. But I was disappointed. I do not think that there was enough written telling of their relationship. I thought that it could have been so much better.
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