Review of Mimsy

[Atieno Magero]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Mimsy" by Don Blossom.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever met someone who leaves such a profound impact on your life? Don Blossom knew Marilyn Cosic (Mimsy) was special from the moment he met her. Marilyn and Don made plans for their future together. Sadly, these plans did not come to fruition, and they were separated by fate. Don unsuccessfully tried to look for Mimsy for years. Even though they were separated and he had moved on, Don still wondered what happened to Marilyn. The impact of their relationship and bond stayed with him for years after they were parted.

Years later, due to health issues, the author experienced a near-death experience (NDE) that enabled him to 'encounter' Mimsy again. Prompted by his NDE and the frequent dreams and thoughts he was having about Mimsy, Don decided to resume his search for Mimsy again. Don Blossom wrote Mimsy to share Marilyn's story and his findings with the world.

Mimsy is a relatively short memoir to read. It is 202 pages long and contains 21 chapters in total. I must commend Don Blossom for writing this memoir. I appreciate that Don decided to share Marilyn's story with the world. I know that it must not have been easy for him to write this book and relive some things. Plus, writing about Marilyn may not have sat well with his wife and family in general.

Mimsy is a well-structured and thoroughly researched memoir. The book kicks off with Don explaining aspects of his college life leading up to him meeting Mimsy. He shares what happened after they met and their subsequent relationship and separation. These details help readers to understand better what happened between them and why they were separated.

After this, he explains Marilyn's life chronologically. Don explains her family's origins. He goes as far back as her grandparents and some of her extended family. I appreciate that since Marilyn has Serbian ancestry, he shares a bit of Serbian history in the book. It helps readers to get a better understanding of Mimsy's origins and how her ancestors came to settle in America. I must also commend the author for his efforts in explaining the traditions of the Serbian Orthodox church. The book also contains numerous photographs, letters, and newspaper excerpts related to Mimsy. All of this helps readers to get a better understanding of Marilyn's life, the kind of upbringing she had, and the community around her.

Don tries his best to explain everything concerning Mimsy's life. He faced numerous challenges when looking into Mimsy's life. Therefore, it is understandable that there are still specific things that remain a mystery. I like that Don shares both positive and negative aspects of Marilyn's life. It must have been difficult for him to reconcile the aspects of Mimsy's life that he learned about with the version of her that he knew.

In conclusion, I have settled on giving Mimsy a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Mimsy is a beautifully written book that will captivate and pull at many readers heartstrings. I cannot give this book a lower rating because I enjoyed reading it, and I do not have any negative critiques for it. Mimsy is a professionally edited book. I did not come across any errors whatsoever while reading. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy both memoirs and real-life romance stories. This book isn't suitable for younger readers because it contains mature content.

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[Sandre Lamar]

"Mimsy is a heartfelt book by Don Blossom, exploring love, loss, and the search for closure.

[Slippy Spectrum]

Well, y'all, after readin' this here review, I gotta say I'm mighty intrigued by this book called "Mimsy." It seems like a heartfelt memoir full of love and loss. The reviewer praised the author for sharin' Marilyn's story with the world, and it looks like the book is well-researched with lots of details 'bout her life. I reckon it's mighty brave of Don to write 'bout his past love, and I appreciate that he shared both the highs and lows. The reviewer gave "Mimsy" a five-star ratin', sayin' it's a captivating read. I reckon I'll have to get my hands on this book and see for myself. Y'all might wanna give it a go too! Evocative prose, painted vivid pictures in my mind.