A great book and a great gift
340092
There is good writing and then there is all encompassing writing and Colum McCann has produced a beautiful, bittersweet version of the latter with "Zoli".  It is some time since I have felt so totally overwhelmed by a book.  I was drawn to it for the political insights it might provide into what really happened in Yugoslavia before, during and after WWII, a subject I have been reading around for some time and which moves me greatly for the sacrifices and loss visited upon so many people.  In "Zoli" I got so much more than I could ever have hoped for - McCann not only crafts a moving, tragic tale, he helps preserve and share memory in a most powerful way.  Living a life time and half a world away, I feel through the sensitive and deeply researched narrative, I have been given new insights and new ways to honour what went before.  Thank you, Colum McCann.
1373104
This book makes a great gift. It is a very nice looking book at a good price. The pictures are as touching as the stories. If you love dogs or just want to read stories about love and courage this is a "must have" book.
1722552
A replacement and something people ask me about.  It is a constant gift that is always well received.  A wonderful book of its type.  Highly recommend it.
3897917
Gave this book as a gift, which the person LOVED.
318968
Gave this as a gift and it was much appreciated.
899888
I love this book.  It's a great addition to any book collection, or perfect for a gift for all ages.
536685
This book is a gift and very appreciated.  Ease of purchase and delivery is a strong selling point esp. in gift giving.
4213213
I was given this book as a gift and it's great.....I have already got
His other book (and read it) and I hope there will be more in the near future
390140
I love this book, I bought it for my sis in CO, I have the Eastern Region and both are exceptional.  I even requested a new Eastern Region for Xmas (mine was so well worn it needed replacing) I was lucky to get one.  But, giving this item as a gift will make the receiver very happy.  We use ours every day.  Great gift for yourself as well as your friends.
1214380
A great book to make for your friends.  Plenty of spaces to put pictures and great prompting statements.  Having done two of these books already I can say that it is a great gift not only for your friend but also for yourself!
830613
loved the book; would read it again; give it as a gift too.
1354478
My daughter gave my husband and I this book 2 Christmases ago. We loved it so much that we have given copies as gifts to multiple people. I feel I should have an inventory of 5 or so copies to have on hand when I need it. My husband and I discussed gift giving before we got married. The family he grew up in did it very differently than my family did. We threw out the bad ideas, kept some of the good and added our own philosophies to decide how we would handle the matter in our new family. As the case with many Americans, we already have too many belongings as it is. The best gifts we can give to each other is time together, rather than just buying something so the receiver has something to unwrap.
On occasion a perfect gift idea does pop up. There is a gentleman, that I will refer to as Mr. Bob, who worked at the garden center here in town. For the 17 years I had known him since first going to the garden center when we moved here, he has been a rich resource for information, always greeted you with a warm smile,and remembered your name. He consoled me when my beloved step-father passed. Both Mr. Bob and my step-dad were avid birders and belonged to the Audubon Society for many years. He helped me choose the perfect tree to plant in memory of my step-dad. Last year I discovered that Mr. Bob was retiring. I called the Audubon Society to donate $50.00 in Mr. Bob's name as a retirement gift. The person at the society had a better idea of what to do with that money. Retirement usually means a drop in salary. This person put the $50.00 toward extending Mr. Bob's Audubon membership for another three years. What a wonderful idea!<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Gift-of-Nothing-Special-Edition/dp/0316054410/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Gift of Nothing (Special Edition)</a>&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Birds-of-America-Vol-I/dp/123589777X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Birds of America Vol. I</a>&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gift-Nothing-Special-Patrick-McDonnell/dp/0316054410/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">James John Audubon: The Making of An American</a>
3177800
My family truly loves this book.  It's thoughtful and funny at the same time.  It also makes a great gift.
2087360
I bought several copies of this book to keep on hand as great gifts!  The last two people I gave copies to told me they absolutely loved the book and wished they had known about it before.  I have a feeling they will be passing along gift copies to their friends.
521874
The Gift recipient is very happy with the book. The Gift recipient is very happy with the book. The Gift recipient is very happy with the book.
1308601
This book was a birthday present for a loved one.... It was well received and the recipient enjoyed reading it
894180
This book is a gift, they said they liked it
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