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Summary: Simply wonderful....
Review: Craig Wilson is a true master of nostalgia--his writing takes us back to simpler times, but without a trace of sentimentality and plenty of warmth and lyricism. He's not afraid to be emotional, but he never gets maudlin. These essays are simply magical, and I love the organization by season.
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Summary: Little Things
Review: Graig Wilson's work is an act of genius. In a society where all things are measure by their price tag, Craig Wilson appreciates the small things in life. He has been my favorite write for USA Today since day one, and I was excited to hear of his collection of columns. He is able to poke fun at things, and be serious. His writing style is wonderful. His view of life is simple, and wonderful. Everyone should read this book, and appreciate the simple things of life!
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Summary: Little Things
Review: Graig Wilson's work is an act of genius. In a society where all things are measure by their price tag, Craig Wilson appreciates the small things in life. He has been my favorite write for USA Today since day one, and I was excited to hear of his collection of columns. He is able to poke fun at things, and be serious. His writing style is wonderful. His view of life is simple, and wonderful. Everyone should read this book, and appreciate the simple things of life!
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Summary: Simply The Best
Review: I began reading Craig's column in USA Today about six months ago (every Wednesday, BTW) - and was immediately stunned at both the quality of the writing, and the depth of insight. So, I hoped he'd written a book ...and... I hoped his "essay-style" would translate. Okay so he has ...and... it (his style) does. This book is quite simply the best I've read in several years. I've already bought 3 additional copies and mailed to my friends and relatives. The only phenomonom that I can compare the book to is (obliquely) "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - which is an incredible movie, promoted without fanfare, and totally deserving of the accolades it's now receiving. Craig's writing should make him the millions Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson are raking in.
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Summary: A Treasure of Pleasures.
Review: I found myself laughing out loud and shouting YES! Oh my, Craig Wilson has finally put into words what makes one so happy in life. I LOVED the Sweet corn story. So much so, that I had to read it out loud to my husband. He laughed too. Probably because we can so relate to that one. And the Clothesline, Oh lord let me die face down in line dried sheets...lmao. Right on, hit the nail right on the head. The camping chapter will help me explain to my dear mother in law why I will NEVER be at the family reunion campout. Roughing it is a tub with no jacuzzi and that's as rough as I get. Hysterical laughter could be heard over the Italian vacation with mom. USA Today must thank Craig Wilson for my subscription. Reading his columns should be listed as one of the simple pleasures in life.
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Summary: A Treasure of Pleasures.
Review: I found myself laughing out loud and shouting YES! Oh my, Craig Wilson has finally put into words what makes one so happy in life. I LOVED the Sweet corn story. So much so, that I had to read it out loud to my husband. He laughed too. Probably because we can so relate to that one. And the Clothesline, Oh lord let me die face down in line dried sheets...lmao. Right on, hit the nail right on the head. The camping chapter will help me explain to my dear mother in law why I will NEVER be at the family reunion campout. Roughing it is a tub with no jacuzzi and that's as rough as I get. Hysterical laughter could be heard over the Italian vacation with mom. USA Today must thank Craig Wilson for my subscription. Reading his columns should be listed as one of the simple pleasures in life.
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Summary: it's the little things that make this a big book
Review: I started reading Craig Wilson's "The Final Word every Wednesday for over a year now. I was hoping that one day he would have a book out. I was so thrilled when I read that he finally did. And to receive it on my birthday was the best present I have gotten for a long time!! Mr. Wilson, you bring me back home as we have both lived in the same area...Schenectady, Saratoga, and upstate New York. But one doesn't have to have that in common with Craig Wilson...His book and articles in the USA Today are not to be missed...thank you for making my week every week and for those out there all I can say is that you will NOT be disappointed!!! I ordered several for Christmas presents...hope I can wait until then to give them!!!! (Happy Birthday to you , too Craig Wilson!)
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Summary: it's the little things that make this a big book
Review: I started reading Craig Wilson's "The Final Word every Wednesday for over a year now. I was hoping that one day he would have a book out. I was so thrilled when I read that he finally did. And to receive it on my birthday was the best present I have gotten for a long time!! Mr. Wilson, you bring me back home as we have both lived in the same area...Schenectady, Saratoga, and upstate New York. But one doesn't have to have that in common with Craig Wilson...His book and articles in the USA Today are not to be missed...thank you for making my week every week and for those out there all I can say is that you will NOT be disappointed!!! I ordered several for Christmas presents...hope I can wait until then to give them!!!! (Happy Birthday to you , too Craig Wilson!)
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Summary: Funny, funny, funny
Review: I was introduced to Craig Wilson's columns through the nationally syndicated "Don and Mike Show". Every week, Don and Mike read Craig's column on the air, in lisping voices with "Feelings" playing in the background, and almost without fail, there is one gem in each column. Whether it is a mention of "My partner, Jack" or shoe shopping with his mother in France, the humor is there each and every week. Rumor is that Craig doesn't quite appreciate the way his column is read on the show. Fear not Craig, it sold one copy of this book, and i'm sure many more. In fact, without Don and Mike, I would never have found the weekly USA Today column. Now, it's the first thing I look for in Wednesday's edition. The book really is quite good, whether you are buying the book for inspiration or humor, you make a good choice in buying this book.
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Summary: Funny, funny, funny
Review: I was introduced to Craig Wilson's columns through the nationally syndicated "Don and Mike Show". Every week, Don and Mike read Craig's column on the air, in lisping voices with "Feelings" playing in the background, and almost without fail, there is one gem in each column. Whether it is a mention of "My partner, Jack" or shoe shopping with his mother in France, the humor is there each and every week. Rumor is that Craig doesn't quite appreciate the way his column is read on the show. Fear not Craig, it sold one copy of this book, and i'm sure many more. In fact, without Don and Mike, I would never have found the weekly USA Today column. Now, it's the first thing I look for in Wednesday's edition. The book really is quite good, whether you are buying the book for inspiration or humor, you make a good choice in buying this book.
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