who was a wonderful, kind
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When I started as a mathematics major at Notre Dame, my first course (two semesters, five [early] mornings per week), was Real Analysis, taught by the 80ish-year-old Norman Haaser himself, who was a wonderful, kind, gentleman.  It was, by far, the most difficult course in my entire academic career, but in retrospect, the most rewarding, as it helped me train my own mind.  Did I come to understand all of the concepts intuitively?  Certainly not.  (I had to memorize many of the proofs to pass the exams.)  But I'd sure like to return to this book one day and see if it will guide me to a deeper, intuitive understanding of it lessons.
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I have to be honest, when I saw that Mike was a journalist I pictured this being an elitist putting down hard-working middle class Christian Americans.
In the late sixties, I spent two years hitchhiking across the country. I would get a job where ever I went. During those two years I never spent a holiday alone...someone I worked with would invite me to their house for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving or just a Sunday lunch or Saturday BBQ. America is full of loving, generous people and I was afraid he'd look for negative stories.
But, man! was I wrong. This was a beautiful, heartwarming saga. Thanks, Mike, for an honest, heartfelt book full of wonderful people (and some not so wonderful). As my grandkids might say, you're "just keepin it real".
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This is a wonderful story of a woman who loves her pets and is intuitive to their thoughts and needs.  She provided such love and comfort to her family of misfit companions.  I loved every story and I know that each of these sweet animals were blessed to have found this wonderful person.  For those who love animals, you will love this book as it warms your heart.
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This most talented gentleman was just that,  gentle, humble, kind and a very good friend of mine.
My heart is hurting, knowing he was taken from us way to soon.
226306
This is a lovely book about kindness and helping someone in need even when it doesn't suit you. Owl is hurt and can't fly home, so he petitions the animals in the forest to let him stay in their homes for just one night each, while he mends. Each animal is a bit apprehensive, as we know that Owls with their big talons can be quite the predators, but the animals share their homes and food. Owl finally heals and on Christmas Eve, returns to thanks each animal with gift perfectly suited to them. Thus begins a tradition of the Christmas Owl, as he visits his friends each year with a gift, to remember the kindness they showed in his time of need.  I really enjoyed the Christmas Owl, with its old time illustrations and gentle message.  Another great book by Angela Muse that I will definitely recommend for Christmas.
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WOW! What a wonderful story. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down once I started reading. Although most of us don't talk to and understand animals, that aspect of the book's hero, Jonah, naturally portrays his oneness with LIFE, so I disagree that it's an unnecessary element to add in with his healing power, as one reviewer complained. I hope Sharon writes more books like this one, full of goodness, kindness, love and life. Thank you, Sharon Sala!
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This is a great book for children or anyone for that matter!! It was written by one of the most kindest people I know! I would recommend this book to anybody or anybody with children!!
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This is such a wonderful sweet story. It was written in 1918, I believe. I like the way that it tells about knowing God and believing in him. The way it is written is gentle & sweet and somewhat different than more modern stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I will be reading more of Grace Livingston Hill's because I like their Godly message and they seem to take one back to a sweeter & more simple time! I loved it!!!!!!
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Oh does Isabel write so lovely. So honestly and so inspiringly sensitive to the loss of a child.  I loved this book
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What a wonderful Christmas story! I really liked both Lara and Miles. They were both kind and good and had very giving hearts. Miles really did find the perfect gift for Lara!
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A wonderful read on one of the most outstanding christians in history.
Our Heart Group which meets in our home each week has truly been blessed by reading about this great christian man ( author, preacher, teacher, statesman, and more ).
Trust that others might receive the same blessing by the reading of this book.
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Thank you Chris and Sky Hughes for sharing your beloved friend with me. I got to know him this weekend! What a wonderful gentle man he was. I find comfort when someone passes by thinking God needed him! I pray for your healing .......be blessed, asdpalmbeach
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Wonderful book which captures the spirit of an amazing human being  .  Illustrations fabulous.  A delight,
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This was a great book - I enjoyed it verymuch.  B. F. was such a brave and smart child.  I was amazed how he was able to solve problems to better himself and keep himslf solvent in such a positive way.  This book is very uplifting - I wish I could of met this man an talked to him face to face.....Thank you to his Grandson for  sharing your Grandfather and his life w/us - to think that he could grow into such a good,, helpful and loving man; with absolutely no adult guidance......Just shows you what the Lord can do!!!
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Chester is a character we can understand:  one whose fear of going to school, and being away from the comfort of home, is counterbalaned by the loving and profound gesture of his mother.  She truly is a heroine in children's literature, offering hope and solace in a time of need.  Like Stillwater in Jon J. Muth's "Zen Shorts," and again like the trees in Nila J. Webster's "The Gift of You, The Gift of Me," the mother in "The Kissing Hand" is a loving wise figure and a friend for our journey.  And like the characters in these other classics, Chester is deepened by this experience:  he too seeks to give back, in this case to his own loving mother.  This is a wonderful and truly caring story.
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I found this book to be one of the most interesting, loving and kind recollections from a woman's perspective. She has nothing but good memories, trashes no one and is very much a realist. I loved it, would read it again and recommend it highly to anyone who believes he was surrounded by a bunch of takers. He was such a kind, generous soul and took great joy in giving to just about everyone he knew.

It is a VERY good read.
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Not only did this wonderful woman share her heart, her youthful strength, energy, and faith with communities in Ethiopia and Ghana as a missionary with her husband and children; she shares her memories of those years in this wonderful little book.  And in doing so, she touches our hearts as well, and reminds us that God is ever ready to answer our needs in ways we could never foresee. Sweet, humble, inspiring, poignant, funny, and deeply moving. I want to hug her and all of the wonderful people she wrote about.