IF I WERE ALLOWED ONLY ONE BOOK FOR THE REST OF MY DAYS - IT WOULD BE THIS ONE.
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I am stunned, thrilled, compelled to read it again right this minute. The writing is gorgeous beyond my ability to describe. The characters not only live on the page, they follow you around for hours.  No book I've ever read has moved me, informed me, captured me, caused me to cry and laugh and FEEL as this one has.  I can't find words to describe the impact of this book on me as a person, as a woman.  Ms. Kdish, thank you for this beautiful, powerful gift.
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To begin I must explain myself for a moment. I've never been the person who "stays in bed all day reading a good book". I actually often tell of how reading is difficult for me and I can't seem to make myself do it even though I think books are wonderful. I have had a distinct disconnect with reading since fourth grade. I maybe read one book a year, or get a chapter or so in and give up... So, when I say that I sat up all night enthralled by a book to the point of words blurring before finally going to sleep at 8 am only to wake hours later hungering to finish my read, you can now understand the meaning of those words. I had known about this book for years and a hard copy had been perched on my desk staring at me for a about a year. It was a book I wanted badly to read, but, as foretold above, you can see my dilemma. One night I decided I would force myself to push past my disconnect with reading and delve into the pages I wanted so badly to experience. This was not hard as I became entranced. The story unwinding before me captured my attention and spoke softly to my heart as the life of Esther unwound. As I was reading I was filled with a peace that only comes from God and I don't have the ability to describe. Chana's heart - the Father's heart - is evident and unmistakable. I am so thankful for this piece of encouragement and love in the midst of decisions and circumstance facing me. Peace in the midst of a storm.
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I've downloaded so many books I don't like, that I was starting to feel discouraged.  But I was well-rewarded with this one.  I'd go out on a limb and say it was the best book I've read in 30 years, but...in truth, I do have others I"ve loved, so perhaps that would be hyperbole...

Enough reviews written here to get the gist of it...It was a book that I thought about for weeks afterwards, lying in bed, piecing it all together.  There are weaknesses--the rebirth device sometimes felt vaguely precious--but it was wonderful all in all.
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I haven't read a book in awhile that I think about days after I finish it. This is that book.
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I only wish I'd bought the other books while they were on sale! Still, there's time for that, I think.
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If this had been my first book on prepping, I would not need the other 5 that sit on my shelf.  This has it all.
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As someone who reads one to three books per week, I've found I have no problem quitting a book that doesn't hold my complete interest the entire time. I would rather move onto the next one. This book kept my attention all the way through, and i read it in two days. I couldn't bear to be away from it. Simply brilliant.
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It was so good that every spare minute I had was spent reading this book.
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It's one of the finest books I've read.  If you were to read only one book this year, this would be a good choice.
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The best book of its kind, I'm glad I could get one in such good condition
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If you could have only 2 books onboard your ship, this should be one of them.  (The other, of course, would be a current Nautical Almanac.)
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This is the book that I wish everyone could read as a teenager.
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This book was exactly the addition to my library I needed.
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There are books that are great, those that are good, and those that you are glad to be finished with. This is the latter. I cannot stand not finishing a book that I start, and that is the only reason I finished it.
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I'm not much for recommending books,as a matter of fact I believe I have only recommended one other one in my life. This one by far TOPS ANYTHING I HAVE EVER READ, short of the Good Bible itself - of course ;)

Enjoy :) and I know you will be blessed !! Hugs
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If I were allowed to read only a SINGLE book in my entire life, and having read many hundreds of books by now, this book would be my indisputable choice. I couldn't possibly find the words to describe its power and how it has freed my mind to soar and take a fresh look at EVERYTHING related to the human "condition".
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I just finished reading "The Last Cato".  I should have finished it a week ago, but I didn't want it to end so I limited myself to only a few pages a day.