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Another Five-Star Book!!!

sunala — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:26:37 GMT

Yesterday I read Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano from beginning to end. I didn't stop once, and read the entire book in one afternoon. Can you say FIVE STARS? It's one of my favorite books of 2020 so far, about a 12 year old boy who is flying from New York to California with his mom, dad, and 15 year old brother. The plane crashes, and he is the sole survivor of 191 passengers. He is taken in to live with his aunt and uncle in New Jersey, and starts a new life.

Although the subject matter is sad (how could it not be), it's also a beautifully-written story. I just loved it, and highly recommend it to everyone.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:42:59 GMT

I am not a reader anymore,but will recommend it to all my friends who are avid readers, thanks!!

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smoky22 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:13:27 GMT

I've been on waitlist for this for awhile. I'm looking forward to reading it. @sunala thanks for the great review.

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itsmagic — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:26:40 GMT

Last month I was searching for a good book to take on a trip. I saw this book was recommended by Jenna Bush on the Today Show. But then when I read it involved a plane crash, I thought it might not be good for me to read on my flight since I’m a bit nervous about flying as it is. But I do intend to read it in the future.

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AuntG — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:34:26 GMT

Might reserve the audio book because I think it might be a good one to listen to.

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Sammycat1 — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:43:48 GMT

@sunala

i recommended this one last month. It's one of the best books I've ever read. There's a couple of paragraphs on the author's web site and in the Barnes & Noble edition I bought of the book in which she explains that it's based on a true story and that it took her 8 years to write.

Time well spent!

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sunala — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:39:48 GMT

@Sammycat1 wrote:
@sunala

i recommended this one last month. It's one of the best books I've ever read. There's a couple of paragraphs on the author's web site and in the Barnes & Noble edition I bought of the book in which she explains that it's based on a true story and that it took her 8 years to write.

Time well spent!

@Sammycat1 - I'm going to have to read up about this author as well. I never heard of a child surviving a major plane crash, although sometime in the early 1960's there was a crash of two jets over Brooklyn. One young boy survived but he died shortly after the crash. Thanks for the heads up!

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songbird — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 22:42:52 GMT

@sunala This book is based on a true story. Ruben van Assouw was 9 years old when be became the lone survivor of a Libyian Airline crash in 2010. Assouw is one of a roughly 61 people who became lone survivors of plane crashes in the history of flight. The youngest lone survivor of a plane crash was 14 month old. The earliest survivor was a 17 year old girl in 1936.

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Junebug54 — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:00:17 GMT

@sunala First time posting in the Book Club. I do, however, read the posts almost daily. I just have to thank you for suggesting "Dear Edward". I absolutely loved that book and read it in two days. I am very thankful that I have a Nook so I am able to get books. Although I must say that I do have trouble concentrating as others have stated. Wasn't a problem with Edward. Thanks again.

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sunala — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:49:27 GMT

@Junebug54 wrote:
@sunala First time posting in the Book Club. I do, however, read the posts almost daily. I just have to thank you for suggesting "Dear Edward". I absolutely loved that book and read it in two days. I am very thankful that I have a Nook so I am able to get books. Although I must say that I do have trouble concentrating as others have stated. Wasn't a problem with Edward. Thanks again.

@Junebug54 - welcome to the Book Club. It's so nice to see you here. I hope you'll enjoy your experience.

I'm so glad you enjoyed Dear Edward. I'm also glad I read it before the pandemic. I don't know if I could have enjoyed it during this time.

Happy reading and welcome back anytime!!

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joviolin — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:23:03 GMT

I totally agree with you about "Dear Edward" - it is one of the best books I've read this year. Readers - don't let the subject matter (plane crash) scare you away. It won't make you fearful of flying - it's much more focused on the life of the surviving boy than depicting that terrifying scene from "Cast Away." And the ending is just perfect (I'm a big sucker for great endings). Highly, highly recommend!!!!

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minkbunny — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:35:47 GMT

Hi Sunny, thanks so much for the recommendation ! I have been using the Libraries 2Go Overdrive app since our library has been closed and my husband and I BOTH love it. We read on our Kindle Fire and my husband (who is the last person on earth I would have ever thought I would hear say it) said that he might have a problem going back to library books ! He loves being able to adjust the size of the print, the brightness of the page and the spacing between the lines - depending on the book. I am sure he will actually be thrilled to see the library reopen but it is wonderful to have so many options these days.

I have placed a hold on Dear Edward and am looking forward to reading it.

Wishing you well.

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sunala — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:00:47 GMT

@minkbunny wrote:
Hi Sunny, thanks so much for the recommendation ! I have been using the Libraries 2Go Overdrive app since our library has been closed and my husband and I BOTH love it. We read on our Kindle Fire and my husband (who is the last person on earth I would have ever thought I would hear say it) said that he might have a problem going back to library books ! He loves being able to adjust the size of the print, the brightness of the page and the spacing between the lines - depending on the book. I am sure he will actually be thrilled to see the library reopen but it is wonderful to have so many options these days.

I have placed a hold on Dear Edward and am looking forward to reading it.

Wishing you well.

@minkbunny - nice to see you again. I hope you and the cowboy are doing well during these crazy times. Dear Edward was so beautifully written, I could have read the whole book over again as soon as I was done. I did save many passages on my Kindle so I could reread them, but now would not be the best time to be reading books that move my heart and bring on so many emotions. I do hope you enjoy it. Stay well!

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icezeus — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:08:33 GMT

@sunala

This book is well reviewed on Goodreads. I have a few books to pick up from the library this weekend, but once I move through them I am going to give this book a try.