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The Friendly Persuasion
The Friendly Persuasion
Author: Jessamyn West
Jess and Eliza Birdwell are the parents of an extraordinary American family. Their commtment to "the friendly persuasion" form the firm, steady basis for their turbulent life together. Jess' weakness for fast horses exasperates Eliza, and Eliza's stubborn devotion to her celebrated "pacing goose," Samantha, is a trial for them all. The wild m...  more »
ISBN: 275707
Publication Date: 1970
Pages: 243
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Publisher: AVON
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Claudielou avatar reviewed The Friendly Persuasion on + 77 more book reviews
This book is a good, peaceful, relaxing read. A little schmaltzy, but sometimes that's what I want.
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An Academy Award movie several decades back - as always, the book is better.


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