Review of The Tally Man

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Post by Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis »

Nice review! The book sounds interesting. Forced marriages with younger people usually don't work out. I hope that Charles finds what he is looking for.
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Staying in a loveless marriage will only bring detriment to those involved; I see it first-hand with my in-laws. I hope that Charlie is able to break out of this vicious cycle and finds the happiness he deserves. Thanks for the review!
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As highlighted in the review, the story of Charlie is both entertaining and educational. Following him through his journey and love life allows to reflect on very important themes.
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One can know how to have a smooth ride in business and family relationships by reading the trilogy story book "The Tally Man" by Tod Benjamin. The story follows Stoker, who got married to a Catholic girl.
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In "The Stoker Trilogy: The Tally Man" by Tod Benjamin, Charlie Stoker, a flawed perfectionist, faces life's struggles, love, and mentorship's significance. Despite success, emotional voids and poor choices hinder his journey, highlighting life's imperfections and deeper needs. Congrats BOTD!
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In "The Stoker Trilogy, Book II: The Tally Man", Tod Benjamin chronicles the life of Charlie Horace Stoker, a wealthy businessman. His story serves as a poignant reminder that wealth, success, and hard work do not always fill the void in one's life. What will motivate Charlie towards a fulfilling life? As we journey with him, his wife Margret, and his mentor, Stephen Collick, we are presented with profound and thought-provoking lessons that stimulate our intellect. Thank you for your honest review. Congratulations to the author on BOTD status.
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Post by Kajori Sheryl Paul »

Charlie's life sounds super-interesting.

Thank you for the great review.
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Post by John Peter 19 »

I really love this book, it so amazing
Keep it up
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Post by Felicia Messer 1 »

Very well written review. This just does not seem like a book that I could have interest in.
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A story around Love. An exciting one . Am anxious to delve into this story about Charlie and Margret to learn more on how marriages that result from pregnancy might end up like. Congratulations book of the day
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You often hear of successful people with these picture-perfect lives, but what we don't realise is that things are never as perfect as it seems. And this is exactly the case for Charlie Horace Stoker who, despite being successful, had a life that was in shambles. I'm curious to know what path Charlie chose that it shocked and disappointed the reviewer, so I might just have to read the book myself to find out. Congratulations on BOTD.
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Post by Meghan Greenleaf »

I did not expect to learn that this is actually a love story ~ although it sounds far from a Romance novel! The combination of love and business sounds like an interesting aspect of the story. This review touches on a number of different aspects of the book, although the most emphasis is placed on the theme.
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The book sounds pretty interesting telling us about Charlie who tried to live a decent life managing his sorrows and finding little joys in helping people around him until he found love, though unrequited one. It will be interesting to read it. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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Post by Judy Burr »

Thank you for your review. I read the sample. Charlie's father's friend gives him a job with benefits. Read this book and find out how that goes. Congrats to the author for the #BOTD.
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Post by Rady Espinoza »

Stephen Collick's protégé and accomplished salesman is Charlie Sticker. The main character in this book is Charlie. In this work of historical fiction, Charlie discovers true love in 1936 when he meets Sally Cutter. It keeps becoming darker, as Mosely's anti-Semitic fascists marching down Cable Street mimic the growing threat of Hitler's Nazi Party in Europe. He attempts plans to ensure Sally's future, but to his astonishment, she rewrites the plans according to her wishes. With a dash of history, this is a wonderful tale of love and unrequited love. The book takes the reader to a place where they can appreciate life and love.
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