A View from the Heartland: Everyday Life in America

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Summary: A view from a Kansas native....
Review: ...so many thoughtful stories and so many similar connections for those of us who have grown up in the Midwest. Will probably read it again to make sure I didn't miss anything.

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Summary: Great Read!!!
Review: A book that draws you in from the get-go. You will love the stories. You will not be able to control your emotions. This poignant telling of life in the Heartland captivates.

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Summary: Great Read!!!
Review: A book that draws you in from the get-go. You will love the stories. You will not be able to control your emotions. This poignant telling of life in the Heartland captivates.

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Summary: An easy read with humor and depth...
Review: Everyone has a friend from one of the big Catholic Midwestern families the author immerses us in within this book -- families held together by a quiet, hard-working father and a magnetic, high-strung mother and brothers and sisters with loyalties so strong that it's hard for outsiders to fully understand them, let alone penetrate the circle. Chartrand gives us a peek inside in this warm and wistful collection of essays, eschewing gross sentimentality but never concealing the fact that in spite of his welcome humor, his heart is sewn securely on his sleeve. An easy read well worth reading.

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Summary: I resemble that remark
Review: Having grown up in a small town in the "HEARTLAND", and being involved in the raising of four children myself, I can identify with many of the situations described in the book. David Chartrand is one of my favorite columnists and has certainly written a great book.

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Summary: Southern Girl likes it
Review: I have relatives all over "the heartland" so I bought it. The author jumps around a bit, but otherwise a very pleasurable read. Loved the story about taking the dog to the vet! Ha! I wish I had written that.

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Summary: Southern Girl likes it
Review: I have relatives all over "the heartland" so I bought it. The author jumps around a bit, but otherwise a very pleasurable read. Loved the story about taking the dog to the vet! Ha! I wish I had written that.

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Summary: A View from the Heartland
Review: I love this book! It made me laugh, it made me cry and made me feel every emotion in between. The stories happen in the "heartland" but people everywhere will be able to relate to this family. They are warm and caring and love each other unconditionally. The message of family love is timeless and transcends all boudaries.

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Summary: Made me life and cry
Review: This book is a jewel. Challenging, entertaining; a feel good read. Chartrand is able to put into words what we all think and experience while growing up in America. I can't wait for his next book!

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Summary: This book is wonderful!
Review: This book showed up on the "new books" table at the bookstore so I bought it. The cover is beautiful. I took it home and started reading it. I didn't get halfwaythrough it before I found myself crying. It reminded me of the things my own family has been through. The writing is so smooth and tender. Not sure who David Chartrand is, but I think this book may make him famous. AT least he's gonna be famous around my neibhorhood. -- ML