This novel treats its 60 year old female main character with great respect and provides a well-paced and engrossing story as well as a nuanced and believable view of alcoholism.
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The film may have a loosey-goosey tone, but it is thankfully dopey without ever becoming dumb.
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Despite the flaws, I highly recommend the series for the beautiful writing (if disappointing finish), high production values, and fabulous performances.
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The Allman Brothers Band tell their own story, just in time for their final tour.
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Based on Jason Mott's book 'The Returned,' and developed by Aaron Zelman (Damages) ABC's newest series is off to a good start. I am curious to see where it's headed.
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'The Would-Be Plans' is a breath of fresh air for those of us who have been suffocating on bad product for far too long.
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Crimea is known as an "Autonomous Republic," which should mean it has a right to self determination.
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The title is a metaphor for Leilani and her daughter, Lani, who helped her with compiling her emails into a book.
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Many books try to help people move ahead in life, but few have pointed out the main problem they face so succinctly as 'Vision Blockers.'
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