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Summary: A pleasant trip for Anglophiles.
Review: ....I enjoyed every scene in the book.Actually the format of the book is a bit disjointed and jumps unexpectedly from one visit to another, not necessarily in chronological order. Also she digresses at times to give us a glimpse of her marriages and brief affairs. But instead of distracting from her narrative, these elements add interest, in my opinion. After all, she is describing a love affair, not offering a travel guide. This certainly is not your usual travelogue featuring the most popular attractions of the nation. Toth usually gets off the beaten path to find the real England, discovering many places and facts that the average traveler would not have the ingenuity nor the energy nor the nerve to uncover. I found the trip thoroughly delightful and am looking forward to reading another of her books about this quirky but fascinating country.
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Summary: Joys on travel to the British Isles
Review: Anglophiles rejoice! This memoir recounts the numerous visits that the author has made to England. Country houses, gardens, sheep dog contests, historical sites, and badger sightings galore abound in these accounts. She even attempts to justify the impossible, that English food can be edible and good!. Don't believe me? Read her book. This is a welcome companion to Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence"
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Summary: Not exactly my cup of tea...
Review: As a confirmed anglophile, I anxiously awaited the arrival of "My Love Affair with England: A Travelers Memoir". Sadly, I found this book to be so utterly devoid of personality and excitement that I found myself wondering if Ms. Toth and I were actually thinking about the same country. I found the constant interjections about her personal life insufferably dull, and finally had to close the book permanently when I reached the chapter about a sheepdog show in south England. I've visited the UK four times and actually lived there for 7 months during one visit, but I can honestly say that if I'd read this book before my first holiday, I would have cancelled the trip. That said, I'm aware that different people have different tastes. For a relatively unadventurous, sedate, (dare I say it?) mature reader, this book would probably help you while away a few relaxing hours. Personally, I didn't care for it and I consider that to be quite significant given the amount of passion I have for all things British.
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Summary: One of my favorites
Review: I absolutely loved this book. Ms. Toth's experiences so closely mirrored my own that I actually found myself in tears a few times!
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Summary: This is a charming lovely book... good not great
Review: I loved the chatty comfortable style of the book. I'm soon traveling to England for the first time and it made me wish I had done it years earlier. I liked the "thumbprint" style of traveling. It describes the way I like to travel exactly. I like to settle in and explore in all directions throughly before I move on. I loved the story about the dog show but I was familiar with it from the film, "Babe." Good book!
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Summary: Finally, a kindred spirit!
Review: I LOVED this book! It captured my own feelings about England, as no other book has. She covered all the little eccentricities that make England unique and addictive. It made me homesick for the wet green countryside that I so adore and return to as often as possible. It will encourage and excite a first time visitor and induce a longing in those who have already been blessed to visit this historic and magnificent isle. Get it, read it over and over again anytime you feel like making a return journey and haven't the funds to do so, BUY THIS BOOK!
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Summary: Especially for confirmed Anglophiles
Review: I loved this book. Having had several Brits recommend Bill Bryson books the last time I was in Britain, I was disappointed that he was rather whine-y and not all that funny. Susan Allen Toth, however, is a kindred spirit. I enjoyed reminiscing based on our shared experiences (the love of English footpaths, and Britain's lovely breakfasts and teas) and look forward to my next trip and trying some of the things I had not experienced before, such as omelettes and gardens. I have travelled to other places and enjoyed them very much, but there is something special about England. This author has a gift for articulating those special qualities. I found myself smiling often as I read these pages and drinking more tea than usual. I would say that this book would be more enjoyable for someone who has already been to England rather than someone who is trying to plan their first visit there. I can't wait to get back to the U.K. -- or to read Ms. Toth's next book -- and I would like the people of Britian to read this book and see that *this*, rather than Bryson's, vision is the one I carry for their lovely isle.
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Summary: Especially for confirmed Anglophiles
Review: I loved this book. Having had several Brits recommend Bill Bryson books the last time I was in Britain, I was disappointed that he was rather whine-y and not all that funny. Susan Allen Toth, however, is a kindred spirit. I enjoyed reminiscing based on our shared experiences (the love of English footpaths, and Britain's lovely breakfasts and teas) and look forward to my next trip and trying some of the things I had not experienced before, such as omelettes and gardens. I have travelled to other places and enjoyed them very much, but there is something special about England. This author has a gift for articulating those special qualities. I found myself smiling often as I read these pages and drinking more tea than usual. I would say that this book would be more enjoyable for someone who has already been to England rather than someone who is trying to plan their first visit there. I can't wait to get back to the U.K. -- or to read Ms. Toth's next book -- and I would like the people of Britian to read this book and see that *this*, rather than Bryson's, vision is the one I carry for their lovely isle.
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Summary: Superb
Review: I purchased this book after returning from England where I spent a college term. My experiences in the UK were amazing, and Ms Toth does an excellent job of bringing to life the little things that make England so wonderful. I have probably read the book 10 times, and have never tired of it. Since I can't be in England, the next best thing is traveling through the book. I enjoy her tone, describing her experiences as though to a friend, rather than a cut and dry "go here, see this"- although from some of her descriptions, I have definitely found some places to put on my schedule for my next visit.
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Summary: One of the best books I have read
Review: I want to thank Mrs. Toth for writing such an inspirational, prevocative book. I too have a love affair with England, and whenever I miss the glorious place, I can always curl up and read her memiors!
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