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Summary: My second book by KH -- boy am I happy I found her
Review: My first experience with Kristin Hannah was On Mystic Lake (20-star book!!) I can't say that this book was as good, but it is definitely a 5 star book. I have been looking for an author that will engross me in the lives and plot of a book -- I found her. I found myself thinking about these people all day. This was a great book. (I would tell you about the plot but others have done so better than I could.) Enjoy.
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Summary: An excellent story about motherhood and the strength of love
Review: Recently divorced Angela Malone leaves her glamorous and fast-paced life as an advertising executive in Seattle for the peace and calm of her childhood home. Her marriage ended because she and her husband, Conlan, had been unable to conceive a child, and the constant stress that this brought upon their marriage was more than either of them could handle.Angie returns home to the arms of her large Italian family in West End. Her new role --- to help rebuild DeSaria's, the family's restaurant, which was her deceased father's pride and joy. Angie finds herself hiding from the ghosts of her past within the warmth of her family. While revamping the restaurant, Angie's life fatefully intersects with Lauren Ribido, an extremely ambitious 18-year-old girl who she embraces. Lauren is hired to waitress at DeSaria's. An intense friendship develops between Angie and Lauren. When Lauren's life strays drastically off the path she had dreamed for herself, she finds herself facing challenges that are beyond her comprehension. At the same time her longtime boyfriend's college dream pulls him away from her, and she is left alone with her own burden to handle. She turns to Angie for help. In Angie, Lauren finds the mother she always had longed for. In Lauren, Angie discovers that giving birth to a child is not the only way to become a mother and both women find the answers they have been searching for within each other. Kristin Hannah is an extraordinary novelist who has created a real and vivid portrait of motherhood and the choices that women face today. THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE explores the emotional journeys of women who have found themselves lost within their own lives. Hannah writes with spirit and sympathy to create a novel that is rich in detail and characters who are courageous and believable. THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE is an excellent story about the obstacles in life, the strength of love, and the beauty of hope. --- Reviewed by Jocelyn Maeve Kelley
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Summary: Wonderful Heartwarming Story
Review: This is one of those feel good stories. I'm not one of those to tell you practically the whole story to spoil it but I will tell you it was great book and I didn't want it to end!!! On Mystic Lake and Between Sisters are other great books by Hannah!!!
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Summary: What a story!
Review: This story interested me because I am a fan of Kristin Hannah's books. This one is one of the best ones of hers I have read. The story showed very strong emotions, very realistic situations, and highly believable characters. This book looks some things straight in the eye, like poverty and teenage pregnancy, making the reader want to help those that are suffering from either. The story will make you believe in the power of family and the power of love, and it will more than likely make you shed a few tears. Not really a light read, but enjoyable nonetheless.
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Summary: My first but not my last!
Review: This was my first Kristin Hannah book and i was not disappointed in the least. I really loved Angie and Lauren and don't blame Lauren for her choice in the end. I will definitely be reading more Kristin Hannah in the future!
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