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We'll Have The Summer
The doctors say she’ll be gone by fall, but they have one last summer to celebrate their love. To cry together, laugh together...remember together. When a troubled teenage girl and an injured horse turn to them for help, Mary and Sam Holt find room in their large and breaking hearts to show the girl life’s glories and restore a champion’s will. A magnificent story about life, love horses.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 4, 2011
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February 18, 2012
This is a truely heartwarming story of true love over 35 years, the love of a horse, and of saying goodbye. I can't remember the last time I cried so much while reading a book. Was very surprised that such a touching romance was written by a man.
July 10, 2018
A romance for adults, showing that true love isn't restricted to hot looking 20 and 20 year olds and sometimes happily ever after just isn't long enough. This is a book about love that lasts a lifetime.
July 14, 2022
There are parts that are sweet and sentimental. Honestly, I would have liked the whole book if it wasn't for the foul language interspersed throughout.
Recommended for: Adults
Suitable for: Ages 16 and up
Recommended for: Adults
Suitable for: Ages 16 and up
May 2, 2018
Brought tears to my eyes.
Never read a book that made me cry. What a powerful story of love and friendship in the pages of a book.
Never read a book that made me cry. What a powerful story of love and friendship in the pages of a book.
September 7, 2020
Wonderful
Really wonderful love story! Kind of reminds me of "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks. I laughed some and cried some.
Really wonderful love story! Kind of reminds me of "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks. I laughed some and cried some.
March 24, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. It was a simple story with great characters, totally realistic and relatable. In this case, the Amazon summary, ratings and reviews do the book justice...even if the cover doesn't. At its core, this is a story of love and relationships...of growing up and growing old. And it is a roller coaster of emotions! An obvious strength for the author, he deals with emotions in such a way that the reader cannot help but feel and experience them along with the characters. Personally I believe this is a talent that too few writers possess. I find the book's cover such a turn off that I would not have bothered with it had I been considering the physical book (instead of the Kindle edition) and if the ratings and reviews weren't so universally positive. I whole heartedly recommend this book to readers of all ages. I thought it was terrific!
April 3, 2012
A wonderful inspiring story, loved both the human and equine characters. Will definitely read this book again. I really hope that the author will write another book.
"The doctors say she'll be gone by fall, but they have one last summer. One hot summer to consummate a lifetime of love, to cry together, laugh together ... remember together. When a troubled teenage girl and an injured horse turn to them for help, Mary and Sam Holt find enough room in their own large and breaking hearts to show the girl life's glories and restore a champion's will. We'll Have The Summer is a magnificent story about life, love, and horses."
"The doctors say she'll be gone by fall, but they have one last summer. One hot summer to consummate a lifetime of love, to cry together, laugh together ... remember together. When a troubled teenage girl and an injured horse turn to them for help, Mary and Sam Holt find enough room in their own large and breaking hearts to show the girl life's glories and restore a champion's will. We'll Have The Summer is a magnificent story about life, love, and horses."
May 17, 2013
Really enjoyed this story. Even though it could have been very cheesy in a 'made for TV' way, it was well written and very engaging - somewhat predictable overall, but still very entertaining and a satisfying read. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to get to know and like the characters of a story; I don't typically get emotional when reading, but I was completely involved in this story!
April 15, 2012
I highly recommend this book. This is an amazing work. Mr. Henry has found a touching, hearthbreaking, and loving storyline. I loved all the characters and the animals. In places it is terribly sad but it leaves your heart wanting to sing. I haven't gone into many details because I don't want to ruin anything for the next reader. Thank you Mr. Henry.[[ASIN:B004QS989G We'll Have The Summer]]
June 25, 2012
This a very nice light read, but be sure to have the tissue box handy near the end. Most of the characters are develop well and are likable. While it is heavy on horses and ranching, it doesn't overpower or wear you out. Would be interested in reading other works by Henry.
November 14, 2014
Heart warming!
I have read a lot of books lately but none have touched my heart the way this one did. I felt such a closeness to the couple that it was scary. Thanks Dutch for an amazing book.
I have read a lot of books lately but none have touched my heart the way this one did. I felt such a closeness to the couple that it was scary. Thanks Dutch for an amazing book.
February 26, 2015
We'll have the summer
This was a heart warming read. The story line clearly told, a powerful story of love and strength. How to deeply love and let go with dignity. I recommend this book.
This was a heart warming read. The story line clearly told, a powerful story of love and strength. How to deeply love and let go with dignity. I recommend this book.
May 1, 2015
And What A Summer
Good love, ranch, rodeo, horse, family, horse training, competition, and romantic story, not necessarily in that order. Something for everyone set in the West.
Do try it, you'll almost certainly like it.
Good love, ranch, rodeo, horse, family, horse training, competition, and romantic story, not necessarily in that order. Something for everyone set in the West.
Do try it, you'll almost certainly like it.
February 8, 2016
This was a decent read. I enjoyed most of the characters. Mary and Barbara were my favorites. I could have done without the "gal" and "by golly" comments. A bit over the top. I get it that it takes place on a ranch, etc, but the language got annoying.
April 12, 2012
If I could give this book more stars, I would. I laughed, I cried...very heart touching story.
June 11, 2012
Too sappy and predictable, but I did read it to the end and it made me cry.
July 8, 2012
Wonderful story! You will experience many emotions running from happy to sad while reading this book. One of the best I have read in a long time and I highly recommend it.
July 9, 2012
I spent all day reading this, could not put it down. The end made me bawl like a baby. A wonderful truly touching book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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August 20, 2012$0.0 I don't think I would have normally gotten this book, but since it had 44 5 star ratings on Amazon I figured I would give it a try especially since the price was right
August 21, 2012
A wonderful read...quite the tear jerker...a book that will not be easy to forget...
August 31, 2012
Not the genre I usually read, but I was intrigued by its solid "5" rating on amazon.com. So I took a chance, and was not disappointed.
October 26, 2012
Good one. Keep your box of Kleenex close at hand!!
December 30, 2012
I liked the book, but there was a lot of bad language.
March 1, 2013
This story had such good bones but the writing was not strong enough to support them. I wanted so much more from this book. The dialogue was cliche and certain points almost laughable.
June 17, 2015
Excellent!
Absolutely loved this book! I had cancer last year so it was difficult at times but such a wonderful story. Well worth it!
Absolutely loved this book! I had cancer last year so it was difficult at times but such a wonderful story. Well worth it!
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