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This book was a waste of my reading time. Page after page of a woman whining about "to have a baby or do not have a baby." Who cares??

Sometimes a book comes along that begs you to just sit and read it. That was the case with Only Child. I read it in two afternoons.
The story of a school shooting and the aftermath told through the voice of a six-year-old boy was astounding.
His way of expressing his feelings and his insights are far beyond those of most of the adults. His parents are so grief-stricken they fail to see how he is coping.
I will remember this story for a long time and when it is in paperback, it will be on the reading and discussion list for my book group.
Unfortunately, we read about tragedies like this all too often. The author did an exceptional job of telling a story of a family after such a horrible event. I have always wondered how children who survived a school shooting coped.
This is an excellent book and I recommend it.

Memoirs are not what I normally read. However, when I read about "Happiness " on First Impressions I decided to go for it. I am so glad I did. From page one to the last sentence, I was hooked. I was cheering for Gracie, and so amazed how Heather was handling what was happening. There was no way I could imagine what that family was going through. I was so glad that the author gave the reader an update on how things turned out and how the family was doing now. This is a wonderful book and I am so impressed that the author wrote the it.

Once in a while a book comes along that is pure fun, and that is how I feel about "The Garden of Small Things," Yes, there is some sadness in the story, but most of all it is delightful. The characters are so real and so funny. The things the children say and do are spot on. The author must have children or nieces & nephews. The gardening tips are hilarious. If you want to read a wonderful story; this book is the one.