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Life After Life
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Start date
August 1, 2014
Finish date
August 31, 2014
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August 2014 Book
Suggested by: Stephanie Strader

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Heather
Oct 09, 2014 rated it liked it
Each of us has wondered what path our life might have taken if we'd made different decisions. This book skillfully explores alternate endings from various minor and major changes Ursula makes during the course of her life. You get a very real sense of how even small decisions can have very important consequences.

While interesting and engaging, some of Ursula's lives drag on and you find yourself hoping she will hurry up and die so you can read a more interesting version. But the creativity and c
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Stephanie
Jun 10, 2013 rated it it was amazing
A wonderful story with characters that come alive, and remind you of your sister, best friend, parents, and even yourself. A beautifully written commentary on the small things that yield large changes, and finding the path to your destiny.

Re-read in August 2014 and loved every page.
Re-read in February 2016 to refresh for "A God in Ruins." I still love meeting Ursula again and again...
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Callie
Jul 17, 2014 rated it it was ok
Shelves: book-club
This book had such an interesting premise but I was super annoyed at the author's writing. I've never seen so many parentheses in my life. I skimmed a lot of the middle to just get to the end. ...more
Brandi Mechling
May 03, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Oct 28, 2016 rated it liked it
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Rachel
Apr 21, 2020 marked it as to-read
Lisa
Jul 14, 2014 rated it really liked it
Erik
Oct 25, 2014 rated it it was ok