Born with blue in his collar, not in his veins, Dean Cassidy chronicles his soul-scarring rise from New York's darkest alleys to a place somewhere ...
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Jan 06, 2012
Misty
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When Tom Winton first approached me about reviewing his novel “Beyond Nostalgia” I was kind of excited. Here, in my eager little hands, was a book that not only had a fascinating product description, but the Amazon clout to back it up. (24 reviews, 22 – 5 stars and 2 – 4 star) This fact alone (if I were to consider previous experiences) boded well for the book I was about to read. (In case you were wondering…No, I didn’t actually read any of the reviews….that would be pointless now wouldn’t it.)
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Oct 15, 2011
Jennifer
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Beyond Nostalgia is a wonderful story. I have to admit that the beginning of the story reminded me of my husband’s experiences before being drafted. At times I had to pause to wipe tears away before diving back into the book.
Beyond Nostalgia is a memoir of sorts, of a man named Dean Cassidy. It begins inNew Yorkin 1967 and follows Dean’s life to 1992. I know that sounds like a terrible snore but the story flows well and the characters are really endearing.
I enjoy the way that Dea More...
Beyond Nostalgia is a memoir of sorts, of a man named Dean Cassidy. It begins inNew Yorkin 1967 and follows Dean’s life to 1992. I know that sounds like a terrible snore but the story flows well and the characters are really endearing.
I enjoy the way that Dea More...
May 24, 2011
Ruby
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Beyond Nostalgia will keep you up reading all night.
The first half is a wonderful romance, period language, a late sixties Catcher in the Rye feel except that Dean and Theresa are both lovable. I kept thinking to myself 'it's going to go wrong now, no, not yet, yes, it's going to go wrong now'. That suspense combined with the great style employed makes for a fantastic piece of work.
Then bang, down to earth in the second half of the book. First we take Manhattan - Dean has become a More...
The first half is a wonderful romance, period language, a late sixties Catcher in the Rye feel except that Dean and Theresa are both lovable. I kept thinking to myself 'it's going to go wrong now, no, not yet, yes, it's going to go wrong now'. That suspense combined with the great style employed makes for a fantastic piece of work.
Then bang, down to earth in the second half of the book. First we take Manhattan - Dean has become a More...
Aug 20, 2011
Val
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Dean is young, its about 1967 and he falls in love...his mother is a religious fanatic, his father
a hard working cab driver. Her mother is a drunk, her father is dead. They share their home problems, find escape in each other, until one day she & her mother just disappear. Dean is heartbroken, he cannot find her, he thinks of her every waking hour.....for years & years. He
finally meets another woman, marries, has 2 kids, works jobs he hates...he wants to be a writer.
He writes a bo More...
a hard working cab driver. Her mother is a drunk, her father is dead. They share their home problems, find escape in each other, until one day she & her mother just disappear. Dean is heartbroken, he cannot find her, he thinks of her every waking hour.....for years & years. He
finally meets another woman, marries, has 2 kids, works jobs he hates...he wants to be a writer.
He writes a bo More...
Jul 03, 2011
Pam
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Beyond Nostalgia is one of the best romantic tales I've ever read. I kept trying to second guess what the MC, Dean would do. The story kept up a good pace with very likable characters and not once did I feel bogged down by unnecessary details. I recommended you buy this and enjoy the sometimes rocky ride to happiness and success. The story is beautifully written, very compassionate and you'll need a compulsory box of tissues towards the end as Dean wrestles with his feelings and you don't know w
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Jan 05, 2012
Phanee
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Rating: 7/10
First off, I just noticed the description is sooo long! It does give a pretty good feel of the story, though it could probably do with being a little shorter. It didn't ruin the story for me in any way, but when I read it again after I finished reading the book, I realised how much information it gives away.
So, now, about the actual book! The story is cut into two parts: the first one is set in the time of Dean's youth, while the second takes place many More...
First off, I just noticed the description is sooo long! It does give a pretty good feel of the story, though it could probably do with being a little shorter. It didn't ruin the story for me in any way, but when I read it again after I finished reading the book, I realised how much information it gives away.
So, now, about the actual book! The story is cut into two parts: the first one is set in the time of Dean's youth, while the second takes place many More...
Jan 09, 2012
Elizabeth
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I'd heard a great deal about this book and was expecting great things, but although overall it was OK, I felt the author was trying a little bit too hard to be a great writer but didn't quite carry it off for me. I didn't really like the main character - he was so self-obsessed I found myself disliking him more and more as the story went on and I found his sudden rise to fame a tad unrealistic. I struggled to finish this and it was with a sense of relief that I finally closed my Kindle.
Jul 21, 2011
Klaudyna
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I thought this book was pretty good. Even though I wished that it ended differently, I am glad that Dean made the right decision in the end. The book was bittersweet for me because it seemed as if Dean couldn't let himself just be happy with his life, because of the ghost of Theresa and even in the end, when they came together again, it was too late anyway. I would give this book 3.5 stars if I could and I did enjoy it.
Dec 29, 2011
Ian
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I found this story compelling, poignant and heart-wrenching, with the naivety of teenagers combined with the frustrations adults experience. I was extremely moved and rooting for the main characters, from start to finish. It was not only a great read but a lesson in hope, with some fascinating twists and turns - an excellent book.
Feb 24, 2011
J.
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This was an intersting book by Tom Winton involving a man, the love of his life, the second love of his life and the meeting many years later of the first lvoe of his life again. The characters were believable and the plot was new and unusual. It was a good read.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
Sep 12, 2011
Casemnor
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Engaging story, but predictable. Written by a very male POV, which is fine ...but the female characters were pretty one dimensional/shallow and served only as a backdrop to the true love story at the heart...man loves himself. Still, it was readable.
Jan 03, 2012
Donna
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I found this to be a rather long drug-out silly love story. I did think it was more interesting because it was written by a man, but it didn't work for me. I found myself skipping through the pages just to finish it.
May 24, 2011
Nancy
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A tale of first love, betrayal, separation, endurance and finally making the right decision.
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