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by: Sara Gruen  EAN: 9780006391555 ISBN: 0006391559 Label: harper Perennial Manufacturer: harper Perennial Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: harper Perennial Studio: harper Perennial Related Items:
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 Rating:  - I was drawn in from page one.The author opens the story very well, grabbing your attention immediately. I love the way the story moves from the present, a 93 year old man in a nursing home, to his past and then back again. The story is well written in terms of circus life in the depression era and life as an elderly man in a nursing home. I could not put this book down. It gave me an affirmation for why I dislike the circus and reminded me that the elderly are to be respected. Having worked with the elderly, I know ... Read More Rating: - Escape with the charactersThis is an "Indiana Jones" action packed novel. Some things predictable, some things not. Great descriptions and an emotional attachment. Rating: - Deep story; good readGood book....well researched information by the author. I am a true animal lover and it was a little gut-wrenching to read some things, knowing that they held truth...but it was a good read and a deep storyline. Intrigues me enough to want to go beyond the book and read more about circuses in the present and the post-Depression Era. I recommend this book, it is rich in substance and will surely touch your heart. Rating:  - Very Enjoyable ReadNot having had any knowledge of the inner workings of the circus during this time period I found this book to be very informative and entertaining all at once. It was an easy read and I was able to finish it in about 2 days. I loved the way it was written, the author did a great job of painting a picture. BUT the only thing that stopped me from giving it 5 stars were the parts that were written from the perspective of the 93 year old Jacob. Not that these parts were poorly written, they were actually ... Read More Rating: - A Great Read!I read 3-4 books a month - and this is one of the best books I have read all year. Great characters in a amazing and detailed setting (a circus train during the depression). The author did a great job describing the sights and sounds I could literally see what I was reading. I think this story could easily be adapted into an amazing film. At times it was a little more sexualy graphic then I would prefer(so not good for younger teens), but other than that it was a truly interesting and enjoyable ... Read More 
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