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Ms. Hoch's Blog
Ms. Hoch's Blog rated it 7 years ago
Although I wasn't sure about this book when I was assigned it as a responsibility for the adult version of "Battle of the Books," I found myself oddly struck by its realness. Although Harold is portrayed as an awkward guy, he is remarkably humble, and many of his stories of inadequacy, heartbreak, a...
Sheila's Reads
Sheila's Reads rated it 8 years ago
I loved this book. I got so caught up in Harold's journey to save Queenie. I got angry when others wanted to join his journey. I liked that both Harold and Maureen had to look at themselves and their marriage while Harold was on his walk. Seeing them look honestly at their marriage especially their ...
Freda's Voice
Freda's Voice rated it 9 years ago
Quite a story!I can definitely see why this book is a favorite for many. Told with many intricacies, that have you mind-bent at times.Was the journey Harold took crazy? You're damn skippy. Was it worth it? It definitely was. Even if it stopped being about what it was in the first place.I got nothing...
StitchersGirl
StitchersGirl rated it 9 years ago
I had this one sitting on my TBR for quite some time. I'm glad I finally picked it up, because it was all worth it in the end. "Recently retired, sweet, emotionally numb Harold Fry is jolted out of his passivity by a letter from Queenie Hennessy, an old friend, who he hasn't heard from in twenty...
Cynically Speaking
Cynically Speaking rated it 10 years ago
I can see where a book about a recently retired Englishman going on a long walk and reflecting on his life would not be interesting (perhaps meaningful is a better word?) to persons under, say, 40. However, if you have more miles behind you than in front of you can appreciate the examination of "h...
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