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    <body><![CDATA[I really enjoy this book. There are many motivating stories, recipes, and things to think about, and plenty of good quotes. It is a soothing narration of her struggles and triumphs over heartache and loss, as well as the simple joys of life, like finding the perfect &quot;thing&quot; at a garage sal...]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A gorgeous girlfriend, Ros, gave this book to me some time ago as a gift. It's a lighthearted book that I always return to for inspiration, rejuvination and relaxation. Recommended! ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[second time i took it home still can't make it past the first five pages... guess i just dont care about romancing the ordinary]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Love this book. It is another that is always on my beside table to encourage me to appreciate the little things in life.  And there are so many!!]]></body>
    
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