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Book Description:
This is the story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for fulfillment of a girlhood dream. It shows readers what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.
If you've ever experienced the one true love of your life, a love that for some reason could never be, you will understand why readers all over the world were so moved by this small, unknown first novel that they made it a publishing phenomenon and #1 bestseller. The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood dream, The Bridges of Madison County gives voice to the longings of men and women everywhere -- and shows us what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.
When Robert Kincaid drives through the heat and dust of an Iowa summer and turns into Francesca Johnson's farm lane looking for directions, the world-class photographer and the Iowa farm wife are joined in an experience of uncommon truth and stunning beauty that will haunt them forever.
If you've ever experienced the one true love of your life, a love that for some reason could never be, you will understand why readers all over the world were so moved by this small, unknown first novel that they made it a publishing phenomenon and #1 bestseller. The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood dream, The Bridges of Madison County gives voice to the longings of men and women everywhere -- and shows us what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.
When Robert Kincaid drives through the heat and dust of an Iowa summer and turns into Francesca Johnson's farm lane looking for directions, the world-class photographer and the Iowa farm wife are joined in an experience of uncommon truth and stunning beauty that will haunt them forever.
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.
I loved this book. A great tale of a love affair lasting only a short time, but leaving memories with two people that lasted a life time.
Samantha D. from CHESTERFIELD, VA wrote on 5/9/2007...
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the story of a traveling photographer and a hard working & content farm wife who cross paths when he is on her street and asks her for directions. She is alone from her loving family for several days and they become extremely intrigued with eachother, and they quickly let their guards down and fall deeply in love. It's a story of unattainable love. It is a beautiful romance story that will have you laughing, smiling, and in tears!!
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4 member(s) found this review helpful.
LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT. If you don't cry reading this, then you don't have a heart.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is book is a fast read, a book you can take at the beach. I've seen the film version of this book, and of course the book is so much better.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A beautiful and sensuous love story.
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I know this book was popular, but I hated it.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
My copy that is listed has the proper ISBN but is not a hardcover but an oversized softcover. Easy reading and a lovely story. Made into a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood.
David S. from MYRTLE BEACH, SC wrote on 7/8/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great book, quick read.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A great book. I wanted to read it over and over.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great love story...romantic and heartbreaking! A great one-day read!
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Beautifully written book, but I think the movie was better though. Finished it in one day, and cried, and cried, and cried. Don't we all wish to feel this way????
For anyone who has seen this movie, as usual, this book is better! And, if you haven't seen this movie, this book is a joy!
I just read it for the first time and absolutely loved it! I liked that it went beyond cliche characters and developed them into someone quite believable. Their separation made me ache and yet you knew they chose what was right. I would definitely recommend this book.
Monica L. (Every bad thing you've heard about this book is true.
Horrible. Pure rubbish. It's safe to say that I lost multiple IQ points as a result of reading such a poorly imagined and written novel.
Its saving grace is its brevity. I finished this book because I wanted to see if it was in fact the worst book ever written. I'm not sure if it wins that prize, but it's definitely right up there in quality - or lack thereof - with Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook".
Liane B. (I liked this book. Very poetic and descriptive. I must say that I enjoyed the movie so much more and I don't say that very often!
Sylvia S. from BRUNSWICK, OH wrote on 7/18/2008...This is an oldy, but goodie! The book is ten times better than the movie (although Meryl Streep is super). All women wish they could have romance like this.
I really like this book. It's sad, but well written. You can feel the desperation of lonliness from both main characters. Her marriage isn't perfect, but she does do the right thing in staying with her husband and children. I don't condone cheating on your spouse, ever, but you kind of understand.
Tammy M. from PALM HARBOR, FL wrote on 7/5/2008...A great short and romatic story. Both book and movie are heart warming.
Deborah T. from SAN GABRIEL, CA wrote on 6/30/2008...This is an amazing love, despite the fact that it is forbidden. I want something close to this in my life. Amazing read. Makes your heart sore.
This is a great summer read. Emotional, romantic, a book about longing and love and frustration and duty and oh so nicely written. I recommend highly for a cruise, or a beach or a cold winter night by the fire.
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