At forty-one, Juanita Lewis is running away from home, courtesy of a one-way ticket to Montana, a place that seems about as far away from the viole...
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Feb 07, 2010
OOSA
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Running Away,
Juanita, a mother and grandmother, has worked hard providing for her family, while neglecting to have a life of her own. Everyday she does the same old thing. When Mrs. Berman, a patient at the hospital where Juanita works, passes away. While helping her daughter pack her things, Juanita comes across some books. Instead of throwing the books out, she takes the books home and begins reading them. All of a sudden, Juanita has a new attitude.
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Juanita, a mother and grandmother, has worked hard providing for her family, while neglecting to have a life of her own. Everyday she does the same old thing. When Mrs. Berman, a patient at the hospital where Juanita works, passes away. While helping her daughter pack her things, Juanita comes across some books. Instead of throwing the books out, she takes the books home and begins reading them. All of a sudden, Juanita has a new attitude.
Juanita leaves her More...
Feb 14, 2008
Tina
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What a delightful book this was!
It is told in first person and is the story of Juanita Louis. A mother of three grown children who slowly sees her life passing her by. A nurse's aide, she becomes the inheritor of a library of paperback novels of a former patient. The books open up a whole new world for Juanita, a world of possibilities.
In a move that I have often wished I could do, Juanita quits her thankless job, packs her clothes, says good bye to her thankless child More...
It is told in first person and is the story of Juanita Louis. A mother of three grown children who slowly sees her life passing her by. A nurse's aide, she becomes the inheritor of a library of paperback novels of a former patient. The books open up a whole new world for Juanita, a world of possibilities.
In a move that I have often wished I could do, Juanita quits her thankless job, packs her clothes, says good bye to her thankless child More...
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Jan 08, 2012
Lynelle
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This was a great book. It's heart warming to see all the stars in rating. I think this author did an incredible job with her first novel. It was hands down the best romance novel (not fond of those) I've ever read! It was really cute. Looking forward to more from Sheila Williams
Jul 18, 2011
Amy
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Despite a little bit of a weak ending, this novel is still enjoyable. Easily readable with the author's smooth style and penchant for creating memorable characters. Not as good as "The Shade of My Own Tree", but sharing in some of the major themes and of course writing style.
Apr 17, 2009
Carol
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Based in Columbus, Ohio. It was cool to know where the author was talkiing. I could really visualize. When you turn 40 this is a book that you should read. Some language.
Jul 30, 2011
I ended up liking this. Was unsure at first, too stereotypical and a bit boring. But once she got off on her own, I was into her adventure and liked her personality.
Feb 20, 2009
Arthur
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A very fantastic story. Deeply invigorating but modish and contemporary and thought provoking. Finding Paper Moon is like finding a light at an end.
Jun 17, 2009
Smc
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It will make you want to run away from home and create a new life for yourself - just like Juanita does! A fun, yet thoughtful read.
Jun 21, 2009
Pat
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If you're a woman who is thinking of running away from home and living in a small town in Montana, read this book.
Feb 24, 2009
Teresa
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I recall that I really enjoyed ths book. I can still remember many of the descriptions.
Aug 06, 2008
Linda
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Written by a local author, this book was funny from the beginning with her running away from home, and who could have blamed her with the way her ungrateful family was. Her adventure took her on a trip to what real life can be for her with people who love and appreciate her. Its a good read, and the follow up book "From the Shade of Her Own Tree" is good but not as good as this one.
Jan 03, 2008
Deb
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Juanita Lewis of Columbus, OH has given up trying to please her adult children and decides to travel and find herself. What she finds in Paper Moon, MT is a cafe that doesn't serve fried eggs and so begins her journey.
May 15, 2008
Darchelle
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I read this book in a day and a half because Once I go started, I didn't want to put it down. It seemed as though she was writing about my life, where I live, my kids and my goals and aspirations. Wondeful reading!
Jun 28, 2010
Brenda
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I enjoyed this book. The voice of the protagonist is vivid and unique. There was a fair amount of "good advice" tossed into the text and Williams really knows how to bring a setting to life.
Aug 28, 2008
Sandra
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This a a wonderful book on the discovery of reading and of self. It's all about risk-taking and what can happen of yu spread your wings and fly!
Apr 11, 2008
Desiree
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If you have ever wanted to just put down the troubles in your life and pick up a new life brimming with possibilities-this book is for you
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