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Sounds like an interesting book with lessons on handling family affairs.
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The review to this book was great. It drew me in and made me want to read this book. Can't wait to find out what the big family secret is.
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A terrific review. It helped me decide about purchasing the book. I do enjoy a good family saga.
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Nicely written review. Seems like an easy-going and wholesome story. May be a nice change from the suspense, thrillers I'm accustomed to.
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I still remember the house where I grew up. The image is so vivid as if I was still living there. This story seems to be a cute story that teaches the reader to appreciate home and family bonds. I don't think I'll read this one, though. Thanks for the review!
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The premise sounds like it would be too drawn out and slow for me, but then I've never been much of a reader for family dramas. The setting and the descriptions of the coastal sights and culture do sound lovely though! I think that's what would appeal to me most.
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A family drama that maybe doesn't do anything fancy to stick out, but it did just enough to keep me snuggled on the couch with it. Generational stories about what it means to grow up with a big family, with changing assets, and how the idea of "family" can be changed by something as simple as having - or not - the same place to call home.
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The Novel Eden,sounds like it is very captivating with a plot that will keep you reading nonstop. Most of us like a good drama, family secrets, coastal escape where you can get away and loss yourself if only for a little while.
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Eden A Novel by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg
Becca Meister Fitzpatrick-wife, mother grandmother
and well respected member of high society has discovered
that her recent deceased husband has wasted their nest egg.
How will she handle it? Will their family Eden be gone forever?
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The main characters, as well as the side-characters, were all multi-dimensional and memorable, and we continued to learn more about them right up to the end of the story.
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Sounds like a compelling generational gap drama. Looking forward to finishing to the complete story.
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Sounds like a good family drama with glimpse of mystery. What not to love about stories where you can see history through the eyes of generation after generation. Thank you will read it!
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Post by Paul78 »

Very great review of this book. In this book, Jeanne Mc Williams Blasberg shows the effects of family secrets on relationships among family members. I think by capturing this important matter, it has created interest on this book.

The fact that the author has taken time to develop the characters is also a big plus.
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Great review! I love a book with great character development, honestly though, who doesn't? I'm excited to find out what Becca's secret is!
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The story sounds interesting, but I'm unfortunately one of those who wouldn't relate to it. I, however, applaud the author for having it professionally edited.
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