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The One-in-a-Million Boy
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A fantastic and heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship between an 104-year-old Lithuanian immigrant and a 11-year-old Boy Scout. The bond they share is uniquely special, and will definitely touch your heart.
I took the advice of several Goodreads friends, and did not read the blurb for this book. It really was best not knowing too much of this story beforehand and letting it just unfold as it goes. You are in good hands as Monica Wood delivers a well written story that will make you think about life and those that you share it with.
After finishing this book the night before, it was a solid 4.5 stars. But after wanting to reread the final chapter the next morning, I felt it became a five star book. Well done, Monica Wood.
I took the advice of several Goodreads friends, and did not read the blurb for this book. It really was best not knowing too much of this story beforehand and letting it just unfold as it goes. You are in good hands as Monica Wood delivers a well written story that will make you think about life and those that you share it with.
After finishing this book the night before, it was a solid 4.5 stars. But after wanting to reread the final chapter the next morning, I felt it became a five star book. Well done, Monica Wood.
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Jun 12, 2016 05:37AM
So glad you enjoyed this one!
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Lovely review! It sounds so sweet. Thanks for the advice not to read the blurb!
I think I need to add this one. Thanks Marilyn - I'll try to remember no to read the blurb too!
I tried, without success, to borrow this from my library this past week. Bummer. On the bright side, GR friends are loving the book. Great seeing your positive and good review Marilyn!
Marilyn, great review! I am so happy to see these five stars! The ending is what made it five stars for me as well. I couldn't stop thinking about it.
Jennifer and Liz, both of your wonderful reviews led me to this book. Thank you!! It is a well written book that deserves more attention then it is getting.
Ron wrote: "I tried, without success, to borrow this from my library this past week. Bummer. On the bright side, GR friends are loving the book. Great seeing your positive and good review Marilyn!"This really is an endearing book and worth the read!
Jen wrote: "I think I need to add this one. Thanks Marilyn - I'll try to remember no to read the blurb too!"Taryn wrote: "Lovely review! It sounds so sweet. Thanks for the advice not to read the blurb!"
I think a lot of us on Goodreads are so used to reading review after review on a book we sometimes forget to just "go with the flow".
Great review, Marilyn! I have the audio downloaded but not crazy over the narrator, so I may end up picking up the book. You've convinced me to move it up on my list!
Dana wrote: "Great review, Marilyn! I have the audio downloaded but not crazy over the narrator, so I may end up picking up the book. You've convinced me to move it up on my list!"Thank you, Dana :)
I haven't gotten into audios yet, but I assume the narrator can make or break a book.
Great review, Marilyn. :)
Agreed! Well said. Glad you liked it so much too, Marilyn :)
Lovely review, Marilyn! I loved Monica Wood's memoir so looking forward to this.
Rae wrote: "Lovely review, Marilyn! I loved Monica Wood's memoir so looking forward to this."Thank you, Rae. I did not know she had a memoir, thanks for letting me know!
Thanks, Jennifer and Suzanne :)
Thanks Deanna :)
thank you Marilyn!, your review is perfect, no giveaways, no spoilers, just your thoughts, and feelings about what you read!....adding this one!
Robyn wrote: "thank you Marilyn!, your review is perfect, no giveaways, no spoilers, just your thoughts, and feelings about what you read!....adding this one!"Thank you so much, Robyn!
Marilyn, thanks for this thoughtful review! ~Monica Wood
Marilyn, wonderful review! I agree with you about not wanting to know too much going in, even more true with this one. Loved this book and your review!
Cheri wrote: "Marilyn, wonderful review! I agree with you about not wanting to know too much going in, even more true with this one. Loved this book and your review!"Thank you, Cheri!
Lovely review Marilyn, I loved it too.
Thank you, Maureen!
