Official Review: Last Dance by Stephen Manning

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I like travelling and Stephen's travel experiences could provide me with suggestions of places I should visit. Thanks for the wonderful review.
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This book seems to be a deeply touching tribute to the life and legacy of Mary Ann, offering readers a genuine glimpse into the joys and challenges of family life. The author’s ability to convey his unwavering love for his wife, despite the trials they faced, makes this book a poignant exploration of love, loss, and resilience. Nice review.
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"The Last Dance" Is a definition of true love. Its awesome how the author loved his wife and also had good time as a family.
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I like that this book is a life story of the author and the beautiful relationship he has with his wife, who is a lovely and devoted mother.
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Your review does an excellent job of capturing the heart of "Last Dance". I appreciate how you focused on Stephen's unwavering love for Mary Ann and the emotional depth of their journey. Your critique of the slow pacing in the first half is valid, especially in how the details about Stephen's career seemed to shift the focus away from the core of the story. Overall, your review is thoughtful and gives a clear picture of the book's strengths and minor drawbacks, making it easy to see why you rated it so highly. Thanks for the awesome review.
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Post by Fabian Akachukwu »

Your review does an excellent job of capturing the heart of "Last Dance". I appreciate how you focused on Stephen's unwavering love for Mary Ann and the emotional depth of their journey. Your critique of the slow pacing in the first half is valid, especially in how the details about Stephen's career seemed to shift the focus away from the core of the story. Overall, your review is thoughtful and gives a clear picture of the book's strengths and minor drawbacks, making it easy to see why you rated it so highly. Thanks for the awesome review.
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"Last Dance" by Stephen Manning seems to be a heartfelt tribute that captures the essence of a devoted relationship and family life.
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To find a soulmate with whom to share and celebrate the journey of life is truly a blessing and the author was blessed in his life to have found a partner like Mary Ann. Through difficult moments with his wife's illness,his love never wavered. I would,however, pass on the book due to ptsd of losing someone to this illness. Thanks for a wonderful review!
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I like the selfless tone with which the author broaches the subject of his late wife Mary Ann. In this era of infatuation and short marriages I am awed to read a story of about a true and enduring love written from the perspective of a man. Thanks for the review.
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"Last Dance" by Stephen Manning is a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Mary Ann, exploring what it means to be a great mother and devoted partner. The book chronicles their life together, from their first meeting to her final moments, capturing the love, challenges, and joys they shared. Adding it to my reading list!!
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Stephen Manning’s Last Dance is a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Mary Ann, chronicling their love and life's journey. It is so touching and heartwarming.
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Unfortunately, I have to say that I personally consider such stories a way too private family business and to pry in them is unbecoming. Even though author choose to make it open for public, I still believe it unacceptable. At least for myself.
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"Last dance by Stephen manning follows a linear path-each chapter unlocks tidbits and offers snapshots of their lives.The author also describes the first moment he laid eyes on Mary Ann to her final breath when she succumbed to her illness and everything in between.
Due to Stephen ever-changing career,he travelled often and the mannings moved all over the country.
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An immensely captivating read that features the journey of both love abs motherhood. Great read. Congrats on #BOTD
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Post by Ajiferuke Ajibola »

"Last Dance" by Stephen Manning is a story of love and devotion to the author's wife and children. Even after the demise of his spouse, Mary Ann, the author seems still stricken with love for his heartthrob. I love stories like this and since they are not thrillers, I don't expect them to be fast-paced. Congrats on BOTD. Amazing review.
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