A bittersweet short story about a lifetime love affair. Henry and Jim have spent a life in love, from the very first date arranged by Henry's siste...
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Jan 18, 2010
Michael
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J.M. Snyder, thank you for this. I purchased this book based on reviews and a quick summary I read. When I opened it on my Kindle I was disappointed to see how short it was, I thought it was a novel about the life two men shared together. I should have read the details better. My disappointment was short lived. I loved this story.
I’m a crier. I get misty-eyed during Hallmark commercials, phone commercials, personal confessions on reality shows. I still get choked up every Christ More...
I’m a crier. I get misty-eyed during Hallmark commercials, phone commercials, personal confessions on reality shows. I still get choked up every Christ More...
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Mar 05, 2010
Kassa
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This short story is not new but it’s worth re-reading or buying now if you’ve somehow missed it. The story is short (4,500 words) but it packs a huge punch. The sweet characters, deep emotion, and aura of resigned sadness make this one of the best short stories I’ve read. Without a hint of explicit sex, this story also is incredibly romantic and moving. At just a few dollars, this is a steal that you must must must read.
The story is just a glimpse into a typical morning between love More...
The story is just a glimpse into a typical morning between love More...
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Jun 05, 2009
Two men are together for more than fifty years, but one of them has a progressive illness who cause him to forget even the more simple things. But a little sign by him will prove that love will be never forgotten.
This is one of the most beatiful short story I have ever read. There is all the elements to make it a wonderful book and they are all packed in few pages. Henry and Jim spent years together and they are happy years, but now Jim is progressively forgotten those moments (prob More...
This is one of the most beatiful short story I have ever read. There is all the elements to make it a wonderful book and they are all packed in few pages. Henry and Jim spent years together and they are happy years, but now Jim is progressively forgotten those moments (prob More...
May 10, 2009
Daisiemae
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I actually bought Henry and Jim after much consideration. I could tell by the description of the story that it was going to probably be a very sweet, but also a bittersweet story. So I put it off. I kept thinking about it, and I finally took the plunge and bought it last night.
Oh my goodness! It was such a beautiful love story! Henry and Jim have been together for over 50 years. Set up by Henry’s sister on a blind date, both Henry and Jim practically fell in love with one anoth More...
Oh my goodness! It was such a beautiful love story! Henry and Jim have been together for over 50 years. Set up by Henry’s sister on a blind date, both Henry and Jim practically fell in love with one anoth More...
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Jan 27, 2010
Ami
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"Henry and Jim" is a short story about two men who have been together for over 50 years. We get a chance to see the glimpse of their first meeting, a moment that is remembered, and the present day, where Henry is wondering about his partner, Jim, who starts to suffer from memory loss (I figure it must be Alzheimer). It is amazing that for a short story, it can make me all choked up and teary-eyed. This story is so, so beautiful. It is one that I cherish for a long time, knowing love ca
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Apr 05, 2011
Flora
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This was really a short story and not a book, but it was incredible. I would love to know more about Jim and Henry but this short story said so much. Jim and Henry are an aging couple that have been together for many, many years. Jim is battling forgetfulness and Henry is becoming his caregiver remembering times from the early part of their relationship. Aging relationships of any orientation can relate to this sweet, sad, wonderful story.
Nov 14, 2010
Wendy
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There are really no words to adequately describe a story as heartfelt and poignant as this one was for me. I was crying after just a couple of pages and that happened a couple more times in the space of this short, but amazing story. Don't let the fear of strong emotion make you pass this one up - it's so worth it!! I know this will be one of those stories that sticks with me for a very long time and will be read again and again... just beautiful!!!
Jan 27, 2010
Edna Lyn
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Alzheimer's is a devastating disease for both the patient and the family. While this was a short story, I felt it filled out well, giving glimpses of different points in their relationship that made me see how in love and perfect Henry and Jim were for each other.
May 14, 2009
This may be one of my all time favorite stories. I loved every word written about Henry and Jim's relationship. So beautiful and bittersweet. I hated for it to end.
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Apr 13, 2011
Nikki
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Read as part of the GB challenge and recommended to me by AshleyAlexis (thanks!)
It was so refreshing to read about a gay couple who have grown old together but still have that spark that attracted them to each other in the first place. The love and affection between Henry and Jim just burns through the pages.
This short story was totally bitter-sweet but lovely at the same time and made me feel all warm inside. awwwwwwww.
5 stars :)
It was so refreshing to read about a gay couple who have grown old together but still have that spark that attracted them to each other in the first place. The love and affection between Henry and Jim just burns through the pages.
This short story was totally bitter-sweet but lovely at the same time and made me feel all warm inside. awwwwwwww.
5 stars :)
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Aug 12, 2011
Zach
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Even though it was really short; it still gave me goosebumps. It kinda reminded me of notebook except, the ending was better. Wish this one turned into a novella or even a novel. :)
May 13, 2011
Sean
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Even though it was really short; it still gave me goosebumps. It kinda reminded me of notebook except, the ending was better. Wish this one turned into a novella or even a novel. :)
Jan 22, 2011
Bookbee
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What a brilliant little gem of a short story this is! From the first sentence to the last, it is a tiny bit of perfection.
Jun 25, 2010
Mariana
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The most beautiful, heart breaking, gorgeously written love story. Absloutely a keeper.
Oct 02, 2011
Rellik
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Wow.
For such a short story, I sure went through a lot of tissues. A very touching tale.
For such a short story, I sure went through a lot of tissues. A very touching tale.
Nov 30, 2009
Book
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What an absolutely fabulous love story. One of the most romantic stories I've read all year.
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Nov 11, 2011
Nightcolors
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Read for m/m team bingo challenge & for the Q4 quarterly gang bang challenge.
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