To Sail Beyond the Sunset: The Life and Loves of Maureen Johnson/Being the Memoirs of a Somewhat Irregular Lady

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Summary: One of my favourite novels
Review: This has long been one of my Favourite novels ever by RAH. Not only does it tie up all the loose ends with his previous Lazarus Long Novels, but it gives an insight into his ideas on life, love and relationships. "Mama Maureen" gives us many words to live by and I can only hope that I would be as strong as she is in similar situations. Heinlein gives such "historical" detail to his novels that you can almost believe that this is what should have actually happened - even when his history goes off in odd directions. This is a novel I go back and read over and over again.

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Summary: One of my favourite novels
Review: This has long been one of my Favourite novels ever by RAH. Not only does it tie up all the loose ends with his previous Lazarus Long Novels, but it gives an insight into his ideas on life, love and relationships. "Mama Maureen" gives us many words to live by and I can only hope that I would be as strong as she is in similar situations. Heinlein gives such "historical" detail to his novels that you can almost believe that this is what should have actually happened - even when his history goes off in odd directions. This is a novel I go back and read over and over again.

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Summary: The master outdoes himself once again!
Review: This is my favorite Heinlein book of all time! Maureen's practicality and stand-for-nothing attitude are wonderfully refreshing to read in an era of vaporish heroines. At the same time, she has a remarkable blend of old-fashioned values and a tendency to thumb her nose at "Mrs. Grundy". Also, after reading "Time Enough for Love" and "Number of the Beast" it was fascinating to get another perspective on some of the same events. Maureen is a woman afer my own heart, and I will not tire of reading this book, nor can I wait until my daughter is old enough to read it!

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Summary: The Beauty of Maureen
Review: What a wonderfully refreshing view! Women around that time period are so often portrayed as prim and proper, completely dependant on their husbands for everything. Maureen is tough, practical, and intellegent. As for the writing, once again Heinlein's tone is lush and sensual (as is Maureen!) with a sense of adventure and Heinlein's ever- present political commentary. He is called the grand master of sci-fi for an excellent reason! Another success- his best ever!