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Summary: Do you believe in signs from God?
Review: I'm actually an 18 yr. old reader from Chagrin Falls, OH, but they didnt hav 18 as a choice. If anyone else figured out how to do that, well, lets just say i'm extremely exhausted and didnt want to take the time to figure it out ;-) Okay, here goes my review (for the 3rd time...my other reviews never got posted!)There I was walking around the Borders bookstore of Solon Ohio, looking for the little girl I had just lost (I'm a nanny.) As I was heading towards the childrens section, a book cover caught my eye in the young adult area. Instead of continuing my search for Lissy (the little girl I mentioned) I stopped to take a look at this book. (No, i'm really not a bad nanny, i just figured she had to be around the store somewhere...there isnt a high crime rate in Solon, so I figured nothing bad could have happened.) Okay back to my review! I picked up the book an admired the bright green and pink cover with a daisy printed inside a guitar case. I know they say you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but in this case...i did. I decided to grab a cup of ginseng peppermint tea (they were out of cinnamon apple) an take this quiet opportunity to read. As soon as I opened the cover i was intrigued. You see, my parents recently got divorced so i moved to Ithaca, NY for the summer to live with my sister. This book mentioned Ithaca so many times that I was constantly thinking to myself, "Oh, i was there," or, "Oh my goodness, I went swimming in Buttermilk Falls too." It was just so ironic for me to be picking up this book just because I liked the cover and then discovering what it was about! I mean you have this girl, Sammie, who lived in Ithaca all her life and then had to move because her parents were separating. Sound familiar??? It sure did to me! At this point i was having a hard time with everything that was going on with my parents that this book was a god-send to me. It helped to read that it was normal to be going through all this and to have these feelings. Carolyn Mackler is a wonderful author and a wonderful person. Her book taught me how to be stronger. Sammie had to fight for her self worth so often that I realized I never was, and that I needed too. If you haven't read Carolyn's book yet, than you better hurry up and get going. It'll be the best thing you have ever done. Thankyou Carolyn for making me a better person and for instilling the idea in my head that I am worth something. And all my parents' fighting couldnt change that! Love Erin
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!! (paints perfect teen picture)
Review: This book is sooooooo amazing and you MUST read it now!!! Especially if you are a teenager, but either way...it was the best book! Sammie is going through so much in her life and throughout the novel, you really feel for her. I now have a new favorite author! Carolyn Mackler could not have done a better job writing this! I also felt so deeply connected to Sammie, I have so much in common with her it's scary! Between all the nyc things (like PB&CO) and even having a Grandmother in Pittsburgh...I really felt like I was reading a book that could've been written about myself. I read a lot, and this is by far the best book ever! And as an aspiring writer and out of love for the book, I am Mackler's #1 fan!READ IT!!! Please, you'll thank me later! ~*~*~*~*~perfect book - especially for teenagers~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
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Summary: A Teen Triumph!
Review: I cannot say enough about how truly wonderful this book is. I laughed, I cried, I could not put it down. I literally read it in one sitting (and went to bed hours later than I should have, as a result)! As someone who was weaned on the likes of Judy Bloom, and who now writes for teens myself, I applaud Carolyn Mackler for an absolute gem of a first novel. "Love..." will win over adolescents, and anyone who's experienced adolescence! The characters are so well developed--with distinct, endearing quirks--each brilliantly defined with a familiarity that makes them seem like friends or family. Mackler has a tremendous knack for depth and detail, and never lapses into clichéd characterization. Hurray for the new Bloom!
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Summary: She speaks the truth!
Review: Here's the best part about Love and Other 4 Letter Words : Carolyn Mackler gets it right-- and by "it" I mean the intricate, volatile, joyous, maddening and rewarding experiences of adolescence for millenium teen girls. Cheers to author for recognizing the complex bond that can exist between teen girls as they seek loyalty from their friends while investigating what distinguishes them from their peers, AND for showing that it's not always your evil rival who causes you insane amounts of angst-- in fact sometimes it's your best friend. This book is smart, sassy and relevant!
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Summary: A book for all ages
Review: I bought this book for my 2 teenage daughters; they both loved it so much, I had to read it as well. I found it funny, enlightening, and very much in tune with the issues I have experienced with my daughters, who have been through their parents divorce. Sammy is a genuine teen; Carolyn Mackler has written of her trials and tribulations in such an entertaining manner, the 3 of us (my daughts and I) await the sequel or, at least, Carolyn Mackler's next novel. A must read!
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: The book is great! I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone. It is Judy Bloom for the 2000's! Everyone can relate to Sammie's feelings and understand completely what she is going through. A definite must have!
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Summary: Not another one
Review: Must disagree. I expected much more from this book and it turned out to just be another teen-age girl rant. If you're looking for a good book for your daughter stick to the classics like Judy Bloom.
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Summary: A tad lackluster, very predictable - yet FUN!
Review: Naturally, when I found from the back cover synopsis that the story focused on another 16 year-old Sammie, I felt I HAD to read this book and that I'd for sure enjoy it. I was a bit wrong in my assumption. Don't get me wrong - it isn't a terrible book by any means. I was expecting more, however. Carolyn Mackler is the author of one of my faves, The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, so I expected this effort to be just as humorous. I'm glad I read The Earth, My Butt... before this light read because when it comes to new authors, first impressions are everything to me. This book left me unsatisfied. Yet if you compare this debut to The Earth, My Butt... you will for sure see how Mackler grew and improved as an author, especially in terms of characters and plot. Sammie Davis is a once-kissed 16 year-old who is ashamed of her big breasts, nicknamed The Grand Tetons (there's the highlight of the humor right there). She feels inferior to beautiful and brainy best friend, Kitty, who is sexually active and talks of her sex life with boyfriend Jeff. When Mr. and Mrs. Davis decide together on a trial separation, Sammie and her mother pack their things and move on into a tiny, cramped apartment. Fortunately, before school starts, Sammie befriends eccentric Phoebe, who is basically the most developed and interesting character in the novel. The two bond over inexperience with boys. Phoebe is far different from Kitty, which is probably why they never hit it off when she visits. Kitty grows angry when she hears that Sammie told Phoebe of her boy problems. Jeff has been cheating with the girl who now lives in Sammie's old house! Kitty storms off and heads home with barely any explanation to provide a very confused Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Davis herself is having issues. It's obvious she's amidst a rough patch and is in no position to care for Sammie. Honestly, she would have been better off with her father. Like The Earth, My Butt... this novel deals with self-discovery and finding confidence after a long period of lacking it. "Like a game of hide and seek" womanhood has crept up on Sammie and as the novel progresses, she becomes more used to her body. She also gets kissed for the second time. ::eye roll:: Who's the boy? Her mother's best friend's son, Eli. I would have preferred if Sammie instead realized that boys don't define you and that you do not require one to be happy. At the end, Sammie makes a promise to herself to make amends with Kitty. Mrs. Davis finally wakes up and realizes she needs to take action in her life and in her daughter's life. Throughout the book, we don't get to know Mr. Davis - he and his daughter's conversations are curt and short. But he apologizes in the end. Naturally, hugs and tears ensue. He tells Sammie that the trial separation is not definitely a permanent thing. Perhaps the less than perfect ending compensates for often bland characters and a somewhat predictable plot. Maybe just a little bit.
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Summary: pretty good
Review: this book was pretty good. I finished it last night. I now ppl can relate to this book. All of us gurls have had someone who makes them bad and we've all been made fun of something or another. I think it shows that moving can change u and u never know u might like what u change too.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is most def one of the best books I've read in the past year!
Sammie's voice it's true and autentic and full of warmth. Phobe kept me lauging and Sammie did something I wish I would do about my parents.
Great book, a must read
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