LOVE'S EVERLASTING COURAGE
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GOOD QUALITY DVD WITH GREAT COLOR AND SOUND. A GREAT MOVIE FOR A FAMILY VIEWING, I WOULD RECOMMEND ALL THE MOVIES IN THIS SERIES.
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This book is not only a beautifully written love story and an inspiring guide to assisting a loved one through terminal illness, it's also a lesson in what makes a successful marriage thrive. Too many love stories gloss over the hard work of being in a relationship; part of the magic of "Decrescendo" is the revelation that genuine, life-long commitment requires a toolbox containing total trust, brutal honesty, abiding patience, and the wisdom to know when each is required. The characters are vividly rendered and the story is evocative, making this book simply a joy to read!
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Bound and Teased is a deliciously passionate and deeply touching journey of learning about ourselves and what we truly need. Its a story of not being afraid to reach out to those who mean the most to us and ask questions all the while figuring out where our heart is leading us. Sometimes that comes in the form of a small push of curiosity while it could also take the form of a terrible life altering experience. No matter the catalyst, we should always be true to who we are and to those that we love more them life itself.

Katie Crane made a decision the night of her eighteenth birthday that she has regretted ever since. While she made the decision herself, it was based on lies and deception that she didn't see at first. Once the truth came to light, she knew she had to make things right again if at all possible. She sets out to recapture the life she should have been living the past eight years. There are so much time separating her from her heart that she fears she has forever lost her dreams and her home. If there is nothing else Katie learns from returning to her hometown is that when love and hope still live in our hearts absolutely anything is possible. What she fears the most is if she can still lay claim to the promise that she had before she ran away, or will she find that she isn't courageous enough to take hold of her dreams before they slip through her fingers once more?

I can easily relate to Katies reluctance to chase after her dreams when others in her life that she desperately wants to please are against it. As her elders, they would know better, right? No matter what they are not us, so they don't truly know what we need. I loved how she never really lost her dream. It was just put on hold waiting for her return, and I love her grandmothers complete acceptance of Katie. She didn't want to change her. She just wanted to see her happy, and she knew that her choice was making her happy and allowing her to grow into the woman she was always meant to become. Our future will find us, if we choose to turn around and embrace it with open arms. Love is never far away. It just a heartbeat away.

Marie Tuhart is a truly wonderful writer who knows how to write with deep passion and pure honesty. There is no deception in her story. Only truth and feelings and hope shine through each page. If you want to try a new author, I encourage you to check out her books. You won't be disappointed.
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Filled compassion , love and the will to survive.
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This is a heartwarming story about a couple who shared over 50 years together, their adventures and their love for each other.
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This heartwarming journey through the waterways and down the gorgeous coast of France is full of deep, thought provoking moments that are so real that one feels as though they are along for the ride. It proves that true love never leaves the heart without transforming it forever. Jean's adventure to find himself leads one to ask where they could fully live the life they are intended (after contemplating how quickly one can waste away the years by living in the past).
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The author does an amazing job of portraying the tenderness of two people in love, woven with the struggle of a declining quality of life. Every page brings wonderful descriptions that allow you to get to know the characters intimately. I hope I never have to face these decisions, but if I do, Ill be better prepared for having experienced the struggle through this book.
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I recall as a youngster my grandmother telling me that there were no limit to love . . . that it was like a well, no matter how many buckets of water we are taking, there is no end to it.  Jacqueline Bussie speaks of love everlasting; love for all; love that has no end.  Reading this was more like having a conversation with this amazing author . . . if you care, read this book.  You will feel uplifted; you will feel 'loved'.
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A true story of courage and love. The values taught at a young age blossom in heroic fashion. We need to read more about standing against insurmountable foes and having the faith to persevere.
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This  is one of the most inspirational books I've ever read. It fills your heart with tenderness and makes you appreciate everyday.  It also tells what a wonderful life the two of them lived and how fortunate they were to have each other.  If all of us could be that closely committed to our partner, what a glorious and fun-filled life we would have.
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This story will fill you with the wonder of a lifelong romance and the pain when one spouse dies.  Each word will be written on your heart and your eyes will not be dry at the end of the story.  Love and compassion are tightly tied together and the compassion of one love can ignite the compassion of the other love.  You'll also catch glimpses of a tantilizing world that will whet you appetite for more.

This story will linger long after the last word is read and you'll be riche for it.
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This is a lovely well-written romantic story and a wonderful testament to the power of  love.  A fabulous love story that shows us our capability to survive unthinkable situations and how we, as human beings, sometimes go full-circle.  I give it 5 stars.
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If ever you used to think love and suffering were inseparable, this novel will strike a chord. The sense of being irreversibly bonded to someone unsuitable drips from the pages and seeps into the reader's memories and references. The story is a perfect illustration of the ferocious capacity of physical and emotional attraction to overrule common sense. Treat 'em mean and keep 'em keen, anyone? Angus is reckless, dashing and handsome. His fearlessness is irresistible to Ruby, and so she continues to believe he will reform. The sense of impending doom is delicious and yet the writing never sinks into self-pity, pessimism or depression. This is a story of the adventure of life. Ruby stars in her own movie about being in love with a bad boy. It also brilliantly illustrates the paucity of black-and-white moral standards, since Ruby's ultimate betrayal of her husband provides the psychological break-through she needs. Anyone who has been involved with a fantasist or someone with NPD will identify with this story and find comfort.
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This beautifully written memoir is careful to show the love of this thirty-three year relationship and not just the angst of watching someone die. Hallman has done a wonderful job of interspersing memories of trips (painted wonderfully with description) so the reader can get to know these two main 'characters' even though we are well aware of the outcome from the onset. The testament to the longevity and love of this gay couple goes a long way to show that 'marriage' does not know gender. My partner and I (only together 11 years - a third of David & Bill) have traveled extensively as well and I enjoyed the portions as I reminisced about my own life as Hallman displayed their shared moments together before those final days in August. I cannot imagine planning out my spouse's service as he did while tending to and caring for Bill with an unconditional love that allowed his soul-mate such dignity in death. Sharing these private moments with others may just aid in the relief that someone reading this book could need; displaying once again how giving this author truly is.
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I'm and one of the 50 authors in this book and the youngest, the oldest just turned 98, so don't give up on your dream of finding true love later in life.
My new husband and I were both widowed when we met two years ago. One of the most important secrets when choosing a mate is to ask what is their plan for their future, not no you love me.
If it is right Agape Love will fall into place.
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I loved how brave  Bonnie was.  At 14 she raised her 4 siblings for 4 years with no help.  The love she found with Hal was inspiring. Through many trials they found a forever love.  This was a well written romance.  Couldn't put it down.
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K.S. Thomas really captures the essence of what everlasting, true love can look like.  She tells a story that exceeds the limits of life, death, pain, and romance.  Esi and Carter are beautiful, spiritual beings who exist solely for one another.  They give each other strength when there seems to be no way to go on, and they defy the laws of nature to be together.  This is a must read that is unlike anything I have read before. I love all of K.S. Thomas' stories, but there is something magical about this one.