I felt like as if I knew her.
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I thought this was a great read. I like the Irish location and she writes with wonderful descriptions. I couldn't stop reading !!!
1936146
Having grown up during the war I could relate to what she wrote and felt connected to the book.
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I admire the fresh voice in this book.  The characters are believable, and I feel like I knew them, especially since Joan came off as a tough rocker but the writing also revealed her fine emotional cracks.  I was rooting for both of the main characters, hoping they'd not only overcome the stalker but also hoping they'd find love.  I found myself suspecting every character as the creepy stalker.  Get this book!
4194007
Each of these women has a secret, a struggle, and often hope. In a few pages, a few minutes, they became real to me, I knew their inner thoughts and feelings like my own. In most of them, I could recognize myself, a friend, a woman of my family. The author obviously has a profound sense of empathy, as well as a talent for grounding a character in reality with subtle strokes.
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As I read the book, I felt as though I was  with Mary on the Camino. Her description of her journeys took my thoughts. As a reflected on the days readings experienced a transition of my own inner self to a different level of spirituality.
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I liked hearing about how she was able to go on with her life and what kind of woman she became.
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I feel like I know Kinsey very well & enjoy her paths through life
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I have been a subscriber for at least two years. I feel like I know este and aslan as well as any subscriber can. After reading this book, I feel she was describing me. It was my childhood she was describing, my insecurities and discussed the year I went without laughing.  Love this book!!!
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I feel like Addy is my best friend.

From the elegant descriptions of her houses to the tender recaps of her loves and her hunger to provide for her boys, I was transported to each venue.

I felt sadness when she recanted conversations with her Mother and the coldness she got from her sisters.  At least she finally had some closure with her mom and I envy that since I lost my Mom at such an early age and was not able to gather the wisdoms one can only get from a Mom.

READ IT.  Addy, you can come live with me and decorate my home!
1550392
What a wonderful tale, I feel like I walked beside her while she went from one adventure to another. She gives a really good description of the current Scotland. Sign me up, I'm ready to go.
3142676
I feel intensely with the main character,  all her life is written in such a relatable way that you feel as though it were happening to you.  The sorrows, angers, hits, annoyances, elations, laughter, reckless abandonment, ethereal enjoyment, penetance, fearful hope, and curiosity, all of them are here,  and all of them are as real as if you were inside the book.
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The people in Laurens stories are so true to my own feelings. I feel like I am part of the story.. Thank you.
1099179
This book took me thru so many people and feelings that I felt I knew all of them, met them and lived in their town.
1006831
I met her and felt the warmth. The entire time I was reading this little book, I just kept saying, she's right! If you don't believe that you have it in you to be happy, buy this book.
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I felt like the author captured many of the same feelings that I had regarding my own mother. And also her experience with gardening somewhat mirrors my own.
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This book drew me in I could feel her fear and her need to be wanted. The strength that she had to finally be free
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And - I feel like I know these women. Women generally rise to the occasion and thats what these gal do....