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Summary: Wonderful Book!!
Review: I don't often do book reviews, but when I saw that this book did not have any remarks, I couldn't resist taking the time to write one. This book is truly one of my favorite books of all times. The story begins with the two main characters (he's a principal and she's an elementary teacher)in the midst of a crumbling marriage. The couple once loved each other deeply, but when he (Joe) discovers that he is the reason they cannot have children, he shuts down emotionally. He comes from a loud, happy, Italian (I believe) family. He's always dreamed of having a family of his own and is devistated and ashamed of his perceived inadequacies. His wife (Samantha)loves him and has no desire to give up on their marriage, but she's at a loss as to what to do. She says adopt, he says no way. Then Corey enters into their life. She's an adorable, and often awful little "urchin" that Samantha teaches in her 1st grade class. Corey has a terrible home life and worships the ground Samantha walks on. Bit by bit, Corey incorporates herself into Joe and Samatha's life. When the chance comes along to take Corey into their home, Joe balks...and Samantha opens her arms and her heart to the little girl. Joe eventually realizes that his family doesn't have to be connected through blood -- just love. It's a beautiful story and one shouldn't be missed.
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Book!!
Review: I don't often do book reviews, but when I saw that this book did not have any remarks, I couldn't resist taking the time to write one. This book is truly one of my favorite books of all times. The story begins with the two main characters (he's a principal and she's an elementary teacher)in the midst of a crumbling marriage. The couple once loved each other deeply, but when he (Joe) discovers that he is the reason they cannot have children, he shuts down emotionally. He comes from a loud, happy, Italian (I believe) family. He's always dreamed of having a family of his own and is devistated and ashamed of his perceived inadequacies. His wife (Samantha)loves him and has no desire to give up on their marriage, but she's at a loss as to what to do. She says adopt, he says no way. Then Corey enters into their life. She's an adorable, and often awful little "urchin" that Samantha teaches in her 1st grade class. Corey has a terrible home life and worships the ground Samantha walks on. Bit by bit, Corey incorporates herself into Joe and Samatha's life. When the chance comes along to take Corey into their home, Joe balks...and Samantha opens her arms and her heart to the little girl. Joe eventually realizes that his family doesn't have to be connected through blood -- just love. It's a beautiful story and one shouldn't be missed.
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