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The Bridges of Madison County (Hardcover)

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What a deliciously wonderful book! (For those who haven't seen the movie with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, I recommend that too.) The author spins a sensuous and romantic story about a Robert Kincaid, a wandering magazine photographer and Francesca Johnson, an Iowa housewife born in Italy. The author provides two characters who approach each other with respect and caution, yet they both strive to fulfill their need to soar above the mundane, to celebrate life, and culpt a moment in time that transends commitment and soul smothering societal expectations. Their encounter, frought with dangers, survives only in their psyches. Both know that what could have been, should have been, could not be. Yet, hearts persist, tickling both characters' minds. Both remember a few stolen moments when two souls sang in perfect harmony, but through circumstance must not sing again.

For authors there is much to learn about building sexual tension, character development, and involving the reader through the use of all senses.

Hats off to the Robert James Waller who with his delicate phrases tweaked my heartstrings on each page.

Review by: David S. Rosenberg, author--The Hungry Dragon

THere is something special about this simple story, spanning just a few days. Waller's ability to express emotion is outstanding.

The book was in wonderful shape, just as stated. I had read it before, but wanted my own copy. I had not realized that this was a true story