Taking Rosie's Arm (Five Star Expressions) [Library Binding]

Wil A. Emerson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Troubled nurse's aide Taylor Thomas is force-fed scraps of stale wisdom by one of her elderly clients in Wil A. Emerson's well-intentioned but hopelessly clumsy Taking Rosie's Arm. Despite a life of poverty and neglect, Taylor was one of the smartest students in her high school. Ten years later, she's still trying to outrun her past and better herself, deriving inspiration from no-nonsense diabetic Rosie MacIntosh: "I soon learned that almost every day she had a special message for me." Such banality is typical of this substandard endeavor, which shows little and tells too much.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 200 pages
• Publisher: Five Star (ME) (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786238852
• ISBN-13: 978-0786238859
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,719,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute must for all who care real women in their life, February 14, 2004

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Lynn Redman (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taking Rosie's Arm (Five Star Expressions) (Library Binding)

Such a heart warming and realistic story about a person who truely cares about an elderly women that has so much to offer her in her life. Left such a strong impact that should make women and men alike appreciciate the strength and wisdom of the real women in their lifes that can and do make a positive influence on them and can make us all appreciate what really matters in life. Real life, a little drama and one you just can't put down. Made you want to to see it as movie on a Sunday night in front of a fire.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and meaningful, June 12, 2002

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A. C. Cooney (Royal Oak, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taking Rosie's Arm (Five Star Expressions) (Library Binding)

There are far too few books for young woman where a clear and meaningful message rings true to the heart. Taylor's short time with elderly Rosie offers an opportunity to fulfill a dream for both. Taylor's troubles grow smaller when she begins to focus on her goals. Rosie, with patience and wit, brings out the best in Taylor. Together they are a remarkable team and reveal how love and compassion can turn the most difficult situations into rewarding experiences. A perfect summer day read and one that you will want to share with your daughters, sisters and dearest friends. A.C. Cooney

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, February 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Taking Rosie's Arm (Five Star Expressions) (Library Binding)

We should all have a Rosie in our life. Once I started reading Taking Rosie's Arm, I couldn't put it down. I recommend this book to everyone; I wish Oprah would have it on her list so more people would know about it.