50 or More: A Lifetime Together [Hardcover]

Marcia Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

A touching tribute to couples whose marriages have endured from 50 to 80 years, this photo essay expresses the lasting bond between husbands and wives and the qualities that have sustained their relationships. Together with contemporary photos and wedding or early photos of the pairs, the narratives span a romantic and colorful history of how the couples met, from typical introductions through friends and relatives to less conventional meetings under cars or on the day they wed. Just as wide-ranging are the stories of marriage. One couple was married in Paris after the armistice with the bride in a gown made from a parachute. Another couple ran off when he was 17 and she was just shy of 14 and were finally able to legally wed in Mexico. These heartwarming accounts are a testimony to the strength of commitment and power of love even in today's world. Included are two blank pages at the beginning of the book for couples to insert their own photos and narratives.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Marcia Hamilton is a former teacher and a retired school psychologist. She has been photographing family and friends for more than 19 years. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Hamilton & Associates, Llc (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971798605
• ISBN-13: 978-0971798601
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,281,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, June 21, 2003

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rob beaudette (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 or More: A Lifetime Together (Hardcover)

I'm not a person is moved often, but there are very insprirational stories here. I bought 2 more books as gifts.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Tribute to Marriage, June 18, 2003

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Jean Hudkins (Stoughton, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 or More: A Lifetime Together (Hardcover)

I enjoyed this book a lot. Congratulations to Ms. Hamilton for her success in showing the human qualities of her long-married subjects without being sentimental or overly romantic. She has captured a freshness in her portrayals of the couples that is a tribute to their long years together.

The short essays accompanying the photographs are interesting and informative.

As a gift, this lovely book would give pleasure to couples of any age.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book! Makes A Great Gift!, June 18, 2003

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Gerald S. Mayer (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 or More: A Lifetime Together (Hardcover)

50 or More: A Lifetime Together, by Marcia Hamilton, is beautifully photographed and full of touching vignettes. I found this book to be fascinating. Even though I originally bought the book as a gift, I had to have a copy for myself!

What a great idea for an anniversary, special birthday, or wedding gift!