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Taking Rosie's Arm (Five Star Expressions)

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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.

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

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.

Taking Rosie's Arm is the riveting story of 27 year old Taylor Thomas and her journey from emotional defeat to a profound sense of personal joy to her self and those she comes to love. When Taylor finds herself embroiled with the consequences of bad decisions and family members with problems even greater than her own, she becomes involved with 79 year old Rosie MacIntosh. The two women form a friendship to help Carolyn (a middle-aged woman debilitated by disease and depression) and the in the process Taylor learns invaluable lessons of compassion, wisdom, and love. Very highly recommended reading, Taking Rosie's Arm is a superbly crafted novel from first page to last!