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libodem

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9. I have the Poisonwood Bible

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #8)

Mon Feb 3, 2014, 07:06 PM

Feb 2014

On my bookshelf. I didn't know it was so good. I'll get after it when I finish this one.

Michener is gawd awful wordy but I have truly gained a lot of insight reading him. He usually has a love story woven through all the historic reference material. But it can drag on. I started Caribbean and never picked it back up. I totally hear what you are saying.

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Interesting question libodem Feb 2014 #1

That book really is an excellent book. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #2

I almost can't take it libodem Feb 2014 #3

Pillars is in my top five books ever. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #4

I'm not sure about the last book libodem Feb 2014 #5

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I'm usually a quick reader libodem Feb 2014 #7

I also take more time with a book that has substance. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #8

I have the Poisonwood Bible libodem Feb 2014 #9

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