Review of I'll Be There...
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Review of I'll Be There...
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "I'll Be There..." by Cynthia Eckhart.]
The synopsis of this book is what drew me to it. I'm a sucker for true stories and autobiographies, so I just knew I had to read this. Before getting into the bulk of my review, I'd like to provide my rating, which is 5 out of 5 stars.
The book is about Cindy, our author, and her incredible lifelong friendship with her childhood friend Deb. The book details their memorable childhood and teenage antics, the ups and downs of young adult life, and the joy of maintaining a friendship as wonderful as theirs.
The author's style of writing was warm, cozy, and homey. That may be an odd way to describe it, but I can think of no other way to describe it. It felt like speaking to a friend about their life over coffee. The jokes, detailed depiction of scenery, and natural flow and pace of the story made it that much more enjoyable. The book is also relatively short. It packs quite a punch, though. The roller coaster of emotions I went on with the author is remarkable. I felt for her story, her friendships, her family and family friends, her best friend Deb, and her brother Pete. Honestly, by the time the book was over, I felt like I was a part of the family and should move to Texas to be with everyone. It absolutely lived up to my expectations and, in some cases, surpassed them. The editing is also commendable; I found only two errors in the entire book, and they in no way hindered my reading experience.
The above reasons are why I rated the book the way I did. There isn't anything negative I have to say about the book. It was amazing. It told a beautiful story of friendship and that, though rare, good friends last a lifetime. No matter where you both go or how differently you both grow, true friends stick with you through it all. We would all be so lucky to find our Deb's. I honestly recommend this book to everyone, and especially to those who enjoy books about friendship, love, and faith.
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I'll Be There...
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The synopsis of this book is what drew me to it. I'm a sucker for true stories and autobiographies, so I just knew I had to read this. Before getting into the bulk of my review, I'd like to provide my rating, which is 5 out of 5 stars.
The book is about Cindy, our author, and her incredible lifelong friendship with her childhood friend Deb. The book details their memorable childhood and teenage antics, the ups and downs of young adult life, and the joy of maintaining a friendship as wonderful as theirs.
The author's style of writing was warm, cozy, and homey. That may be an odd way to describe it, but I can think of no other way to describe it. It felt like speaking to a friend about their life over coffee. The jokes, detailed depiction of scenery, and natural flow and pace of the story made it that much more enjoyable. The book is also relatively short. It packs quite a punch, though. The roller coaster of emotions I went on with the author is remarkable. I felt for her story, her friendships, her family and family friends, her best friend Deb, and her brother Pete. Honestly, by the time the book was over, I felt like I was a part of the family and should move to Texas to be with everyone. It absolutely lived up to my expectations and, in some cases, surpassed them. The editing is also commendable; I found only two errors in the entire book, and they in no way hindered my reading experience.
The above reasons are why I rated the book the way I did. There isn't anything negative I have to say about the book. It was amazing. It told a beautiful story of friendship and that, though rare, good friends last a lifetime. No matter where you both go or how differently you both grow, true friends stick with you through it all. We would all be so lucky to find our Deb's. I honestly recommend this book to everyone, and especially to those who enjoy books about friendship, love, and faith.
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"I'll Be There..." by Cynthia Eckhart is a heartwarming true story that explores the power of family, friends, and faith. The book follows the author's journey as she attempts to travel from Texas to North Carolina to attend her best friend Debbie's granddaughter's funeral, only to be stranded in Atlanta due to humorous roadblocks .
The story is a beautiful tribute to the author's friendship with Debbie and their experiences growing up together.
The story is a beautiful tribute to the author's friendship with Debbie and their experiences growing up together.
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The way the author captures the warmth and depth of her lifelong friendship with Deb really stands out. The cozy, conversational writing style makes it feel like a personal chat over coffee, which adds to its charm. I’m intrigued by the emotional roller coaster the book promises, and the depiction of enduring friendship and the connection to family resonates with me. However, I’m curious if the brevity of the book affects its ability to deeply explore those emotions. Given the strong recommendation and heartfelt review, I’d be interested in reading it to experience this beautiful story firsthand.
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