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    <body><![CDATA[I would recommend reading Seeing Things to all those who love a light, heartwarming Christian story.  I look forward to reading other novels by Patti Hiil.  I felt the author did justice in her description of the side effects from Birdie's macular degeneration.  My mom has early onset md in her left...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71928084">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[&quot;Seeing Things&quot;  is a story about a lady in her seventies with macular degeneration and her family.  Although she can't see things too well with her eyes she sees with her heart.  It is a love story - loving, finding love, and renewing love.  It also is a love story between Jesus and us. ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71620903">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fragmented is the only word I can think of to describe this book.  The story doesn't flow at all - it's told in fits and starts.  Frequently, the characters are reacting to something that the author later explains.  The details about life with macular degeneration were interesting and the characters...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73450268">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Seeing Things by Patti Hill is a tasty treat for a summer's afternoon. Birdie Wainwrights prides herself on her independence and zest for life, even at the age of 72 and suffering from macular degeneration. When she starts seeing hallucinations of flowers in the middle of her living room, she starts...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50355717">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Seeing Things is an entertaining story. The author's voice is strong and I loved how it sounded very &quot;senior citizen.&quot; I adored the main character, Birdie, and enjoyed getting to know her through her inner dialog. This entire story was incredibly creative and unique. I learned a few things...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50599360">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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