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Review Date: 7/13/2011
I found this book uplifting and refreshing. It made me feel at home. It was a light and easy read, even though it touched on some deeper subjects. Father Tim is quite the procrastinator and in this book he had to push through that side of his personality to grow as a person and priest. Very enjoyable.
Review Date: 1/6/2010
Helpful Score: 1
A different kind of book for Isabel Allende, but very enjoyable. I think it would be an excellent read for a young teen. A good connection was made between the grandmother and grandson during their adventure. As usual, the writing style was excellent; it was a smooth, easy read.
Review Date: 5/12/2012
I bought this book for my 9 year old granddaughter, but I read it first and thoroughly enjoyed it. It dealt with serious topics in an appropriate manner for children. The ending was wonderful!
Review Date: 8/16/2009
Helpful Score: 2
This book is a great reminder of the importance between the separation of church and state. It demonstrates how the entwining of the two can set a country, as well as the entire earth's population back several hundred years.
The book is so well written, that even as a non-scientific thinker, I found myself engrossed in the diagrams and explanations of Galileo's theories. Then, my mind could take a break and read through the enjoyable letters from his daughter, asking for the return of a tablecloth, while providing news of friends and family. Her letters gave a peek into the lives and personal feelings of each family member and some of Galileo's close associates; just enough, in fact, to make me want to branch off into their story, but not enough to distract from the story at hand.
The timeline, bibliography, and notes at the back of the book were equally interesting reading.
The book is so well written, that even as a non-scientific thinker, I found myself engrossed in the diagrams and explanations of Galileo's theories. Then, my mind could take a break and read through the enjoyable letters from his daughter, asking for the return of a tablecloth, while providing news of friends and family. Her letters gave a peek into the lives and personal feelings of each family member and some of Galileo's close associates; just enough, in fact, to make me want to branch off into their story, but not enough to distract from the story at hand.
The timeline, bibliography, and notes at the back of the book were equally interesting reading.
Review Date: 11/3/2021
I thought this book was excellent. The characters were flawed, kind, thoughtful and genuine. I gave my copy to my 18 year old granddaughter because I think every age group will enjoy it. It reminded me of Fredrik Backman's writing.
Review Date: 5/12/2012
Helpful Score: 1
It was a nice read, except when the author went off of the topic of their walk and the surroundings. His side topics were boring and a distraction. I found myself skipping over his musings; the history of an area was fine, but I was not interested in what poem he was memorizing during the walk. It was just OK.
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