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Old 04-09-2011, 10:49 AM
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yeah i read this a year or so ago and i remember pretty much reading the whole thing before i could set it down. I also have the Gold Plated Porsche- pretty good book for those of us that have spent way too much on our cars.
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Originally Posted by Vlocity
Having had to put our Golden Retriever down just a few months ago, I couldn't help but think about her while reading this book.

A great read.

Ken
Exact same thing happened to me. I'd read what a great book it was, not knowing what to expect. I read the book a few months after we put down our Golden. Was a very tough read.
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Great book, read it a year ago. I lost my own Enzo a few weeks ago - "Nick" - RIP buddy. I still have a clump of golden fur in the car that I don't think will ever get vacuumed out. I think reading the book a second time would be pretty emotional.
Now I have my new buddy - "Renn". Two barks....
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Absolutely great book, also read it cover to cover. Inspired me to tattoo "That which you manifest is before you" on my chest.
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Originally Posted by 007DT
are there lots of pictures.. Or perhaps a copy on CD? I suck at reading.
I also suck at reading but I read this and LOVED it - must read for anyone who enjoys cars and a good story.
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Stopped by a Starbucks a while back and they had this book for sale. Picked it up, took it home, and spent a weekend's free time reading it.

I had to put down my Samantha, my Rottie, about 7 years ago. Worst pain I've ever felt, glad it hasn't fully left me. The book brought me back a bit. I loved it for several reasons.

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Old 04-11-2011, 09:05 AM
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Fantastic book.

For those near northern Delaware, Garth Stein to speak at St. Mark's HS this Thursday, 4/14 at 7pm.

http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...l|text|Home|pl

www.nccdelib.org for details
www.garthstein.com

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Old 04-11-2011, 10:08 AM
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Great book, not exactly what i was expecting... worth reading...
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I too liked it, it's an easy enjoyable read.
Old 04-11-2011, 02:28 PM
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fwiw, its more a story about life, not so much about racing in the rain... (not race-craft )

that said, I could Not put this book down. finished it in 3 days. which is very fast for me.
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Little late to the party, but I ready that book in two days which for me is impressive. I normally read books in months if not a year.
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Originally Posted by mrepka
I too liked it, it's an easy enjoyable read.
Trade you a block for the book so I can read it too.....
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DWS that puppy is so cute... had to let my Golden go back in December and still miss him immensely.
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I just finished the book last night - read it pretty quickly. Just love it and how the story interplayed with Enzo's karma. Best book I've read in several years.
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Just got it last week.......not through it yet......great read so far.

Heard that Patrick Dempsey......Gray's Anatomy...Rolex Mazda #40.....has purchased the movie rights

Could see it on the screen in the future


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