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Read in April, 2009
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Just as wonderful as I thought it would be. Disclaimer: this book evolved out of a short story featured at the New Short Fiction Series Emerging Voices Group Show '05 - its even more wonderful than its beautiful source.
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Read in March, 2009
Deirdre Shaw is my dear friend. I want to say she's my friend because she is thoughtful, witty and the sharpest of observers. She is these things, but she is my friend because she is INSANELY talented. Years ago, the first time I met Deirdre, I heard her read one of her stories, and I said to myself, that woman is going to be famous, so go make her your friend, ding-dong. And now, low and behold here is that book, that book that is going to make you all know her name!
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"Raw, realistic...anyone who's ever had to deal with the death of a relationship (and isn't that pretty much everyone?) will appreciate Shaw's honest, vividly written take."
- People Magazine, 5/4/09, (3 1/2 out of 4 stars)
"A thoughtful, well-written story about a young woman prevailing over a difficult past...wryly funny, refreshingly honest...Shaw writes convincingly, with insight and wisdom."
- The Boston Globe, 4/12/09
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- People Magazine, 5/4/09, (3 1/2 out of 4 stars)
"A thoughtful, well-written story about a young woman prevailing over a difficult past...wryly funny, refreshingly honest...Shaw writes convincingly, with insight and wisdom."
- The Boston Globe, 4/12/09
"Piercingly i...more
Read in July, 2009
Beautiful, deep, heartfelt story. Captures the feelings and emotions of the characters very well. It is an inspiring story of how when life throws limes at you, pick yourself up and make limeade. The book is a page-turner right up to the very end. Shaw has a great ability to weave together different storyline threads in a very compelling, readable way.
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