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Summary: ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL
Review: "The Look Of Love" is unique and special. The characters are believable and real. I appreciated how Ms. Jackson demostrated the depth of the inner emotions of the characters. The ending was absolutely marvalous and a complete surprise. I couldn't put the book down until I was finished. This critic give "The Look Of Love" Two high fives, two thumbs up and Five cherries in my diet Coke. Bravo! Ms. Jackson!
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Summary: The Look of Love
Review: A Realistic main character makes this book special. Carmel faces challenges with self-esteem, self-worth,and self-respect. After several failed attempts to change her body (for all of the wrong reasons), she finally makes a wise decision as to how best to handle that challenge and others. The relationship with her love interest develops from "mostly physical" into a romantic committed relationship. Good Reading
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Summary: Carmel wore the look of love very well!!
Review: Another great book by Jackson. Yes she has great talent that she so brilliantly displays in her novels for all to read about! And Carmel and Steve's story is no exception. Their love story was one a lot of people will fall in love with, I know I did! A great thing about this book is that it brings up an issue that is not common in the romance novel arena. I really think highly of authors who are not afraid to talk about certain issues! In this book Jackson talks about the overweight issue. This book is a great example of showing beauty is not what is on the outside but what is on the inside that counts! Great read so go out and get a copy, sure to enjoy!!
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Summary: Carmel wore the look of love very well!!
Review: Another great book by Jackson. Yes she has great talent that she so brilliantly displays in her novels for all to read about! And Carmel and Steve's story is no exception. Their love story was one a lot of people will fall in love with, I know I did! A great thing about this book is that it brings up an issue that is not common in the romance novel arena. I really think highly of authors who are not afraid to talk about certain issues! In this book Jackson talks about the overweight issue. This book is a great example of showing beauty is not what is on the outside but what is on the inside that counts! Great read so go out and get a copy, sure to enjoy!!
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Finally! I am so glad that Monica Jackson tackled the issue of weight in a positive light in this book. The way Carmel gains the love of a good man not by her size but by her mind and personality is refreshing. After losing her business to ever increasing red tape; Carmel doubles duty for a private nursing case of a prominent doctor's fiesty father. After falling for the handsome doctor she tries to change her appearance through weight loss but to no avail. From there it's love and laughter. Mrs. Jackson weaves a wonderful tale that is oh so humourous. A wonderful book.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Finally! I am so glad that Monica Jackson tackled the issue of weight in a positive light in this book. The way Carmel gains the love of a good man not by her size but by her mind and personality is refreshing. After losing her business to ever increasing red tape; Carmel doubles duty for a private nursing case of a prominent doctor's fiesty father. After falling for the handsome doctor she tries to change her appearance through weight loss but to no avail. From there it's love and laughter. Mrs. Jackson weaves a wonderful tale that is oh so humourous. A wonderful book.
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Summary: Indeed, true love OUTWEIGHS everything else!
Review: Hats off to Monica Jackson! A great story about two wonderful people. Carmel Matthews had the nerve, as well as the sense, to realize that true love is just that -- true love. Love does not hurt and love is not unkind. Love is not based on how much an individual weighs or what an individual looks like. Although Carmel was a full figured woman, she was still a beautiful person -- not only on the outside, but inside where it really counts. Carmel realized that she had to accept herself as she was -- weight and all -- if she was to respect herself and see herself as she wanted others to see her. Not only did Carmel's views affect herself, but her issues with her weight affected her family members also. Her daughter started seeing herself through Carmel's eyes and it almost resulted in ill health. However, through love, everything worked out. Now, about Dr. Steve Reynolds! WOW! Dr. Steve turned out to be just what I thought he would be -- one kind, considerate, and nonjudgemental brother. Sure, he had a negative thought or two about Carmel's weight, but he was not thinking as himself, but Steve was thinking as others would think. However, Steve did not hold those thoughts for long. Steve knew what he wanted and went after it -- Carmel, along with her baggage -- her weight! Ms. Jackson really captured the essence of true love in this one. It should be an inspiration to women, not only to the full figured women, but every woman. Everybody is somebody and if we will just be ourself, we can survive. As the saying goes, "If life gives you lemons, then make lemonade." For the full-figured women out there, if you are feeling low or discouraged and you have not read Monica Jackson's "The Look of Love," get a copy, sit back, relax, and enjoy. It will truly be an enlightenment to you. And ... for those of us who are not categorized as "full-figured," this book is still an enlightenment. It lets us know that we are not the only females in the world that can turn a man's head -- even a fine man such as the likes of Dr. Steve Reynolds. Keep your chin up girls! Again, good work, Ms. Jackson! A true eye opener!
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Summary: Indeed, true love OUTWEIGHS everything else!
Review: Hats off to Monica Jackson! A great story about two wonderful people. Carmel Matthews had the nerve, as well as the sense, to realize that true love is just that -- true love. Love does not hurt and love is not unkind. Love is not based on how much an individual weighs or what an individual looks like. Although Carmel was a full figured woman, she was still a beautiful person -- not only on the outside, but inside where it really counts. Carmel realized that she had to accept herself as she was -- weight and all -- if she was to respect herself and see herself as she wanted others to see her. Not only did Carmel's views affect herself, but her issues with her weight affected her family members also. Her daughter started seeing herself through Carmel's eyes and it almost resulted in ill health. However, through love, everything worked out. Now, about Dr. Steve Reynolds! WOW! Dr. Steve turned out to be just what I thought he would be -- one kind, considerate, and nonjudgemental brother. Sure, he had a negative thought or two about Carmel's weight, but he was not thinking as himself, but Steve was thinking as others would think. However, Steve did not hold those thoughts for long. Steve knew what he wanted and went after it -- Carmel, along with her baggage -- her weight! Ms. Jackson really captured the essence of true love in this one. It should be an inspiration to women, not only to the full figured women, but every woman. Everybody is somebody and if we will just be ourself, we can survive. As the saying goes, "If life gives you lemons, then make lemonade." For the full-figured women out there, if you are feeling low or discouraged and you have not read Monica Jackson's "The Look of Love," get a copy, sit back, relax, and enjoy. It will truly be an enlightenment to you. And ... for those of us who are not categorized as "full-figured," this book is still an enlightenment. It lets us know that we are not the only females in the world that can turn a man's head -- even a fine man such as the likes of Dr. Steve Reynolds. Keep your chin up girls! Again, good work, Ms. Jackson! A true eye opener!
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Summary: Honest Portrayal of Larger Woman
Review: I came across this book by accident and am glad I did! Ms. Jackson's portrayal of Carmel Matthews was honest, sincere and rang with a truth that a lot of larger women face in society. Learning to love oneself for who they are, extra poundage and all, can be a difficult feat especially with the messages society crams down our throats. However, that is exactly what Carmel Matthews came to do along with raising two teenage children, rebuilding a hurtful relationship with her mother and learning to enjoy the love of good man. Ms. Jackson, keep up the good work!!!
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Summary: WHERE'S THE CHEMISTRY?
Review: I didn't really care for this book. Although the idea of a love story between a rich and famous doctor (Steve) and a big, beautiful woman (Carmel) is a good one, I think we'll need to go back to the drawing board! I didn't really think there was any chemistry between the main characters and a lot of the story was totally unbelievable really drawn out. Most of all, I thought Carmel just had too many personal problems going on. This was definitely not Ms. Jackson's best work.
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