Remembering You

by Tricia Goyer

Television producer Ava Ellington cannot refuse her grandfather's last wish--that she accompany him to Europe on a tour of World War II battle sites. Ava has little interest in historical battles, but this may be her last chance to break down the barriers that have grown up between them, and she sets off, camera in hand, ready to record and report on their journey. She and Grandpa Jack are greeted in Paris by Paul, her grandpa's best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The Dennis who just happens to be Ava's first love. History comes alive as the group travels across Europe--from the romantic sights of Paris to the bleak battlefields of Belgium to the Austrian labor camp these men liberated so many years before--and Ava sees a side of her grandfather she's never known before. As he shares his memories of those bitter days on the battlefield, she begins to understand how his experiences in the war made him the man he is today. Throughout the journey, Ava and Dennis are drawn together in ways neither of them expected. Can their memories of the past lead to a bright new future?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian, World War II, War

311 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2011

About the author

Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. Somewhere around the hustle and bustle of family life, she manages to find the time to write fictional tales delighting and entertaining readers and non-fiction titles offering encouragement and hope. A bestselling author, Tricia has published thirty-three books to date and has written more than 500 articles. She is a two time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. In 2010, she was selected as one of the Top 20 Moms to Follow on Twitter by SheKnows.com. Tricia is also on the blogging team at MomLifeToday.com, TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites.In addition to her roles as mom, wife and author, Tricia volunteers around her community and mentors teen moms. She is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Northwestern Montana, and she currently leads a Teen MOPS Group in Little Rock, AR. Learn more about Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com.

Reviews

[Andrea Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me catch my breath! This book took me on quite the ride. From the magnificent landscapes to the stories of the WWII veterans to the roller coaster romance, Remembering You contained something special that will be hard to forget. Despite having a crude joke and one expletive (those inappropriate words really kill the momentum and mood of a story for me), this book is a new favorite for me, one I can see myself rereading many times over the coming years. The emotions were deep and complex, drawing me in completely and keeping me invested. The lead's journey to discover more about her grandfather while trying to save her job really intrigued me. The conflict within her about faith and what she believed about God and prayer really resonated well, though at times it felt a smidge flat, like there wasn't enough spiritual growth in the lead. I think the reason for that might have been in the subtlety of the faith message. Perhaps another reading will help me see more depth to that aspect of the story. The pacing was good, though a couple of "secrets" were given away with too large a hint, at least for me. One "secret" in particular didn't produce a single tear for me, a weeper, because I figured it out right when the first hint was given. That did cast a shadow over the "big reveal" for me, but it was still a great finale.

I'm glad I read the author's note after the story. I won't spoil what it reveals, and definitely wait till after you read the story to get to the author's note (there are spoilers involved), but it took my breath away as much as the novel itself.

This book is sure to bless many readers, myself included. I like that Ms. Goyer poured so much of her heart and personal experience into this story. Her attention to detail and huge heart for WWII veterans showed up on every page. This is a journey you will most likely never forget.

Content:
* one expletive
* alcohol
* a crude joke

I was not compensated for my honest review.

[Jesseca Wheaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm finding more and more that I am enjoying Tricia Goyer's books. There's always intrigue, excitement, and a little romance, but it's always sweet and clean.
This book was unlike the other book I'd read by her. Instead of being set during WWII, it was set in modern times, and it told the story of a granddaughter who travels with her aging grandfather back to Europe. There, along with another WWII veteran and his grandson, they set out on a trip to visit places from the past. The battlegrounds their grandfathers fought on so many years before.
This is like my favorite book. Seriously, so good! I have had the privilege of meeting and talking to veterans from WWII, and their stories have always fascinated me. They have seen to much, and their memories are always with them. Tricia did an amazing job showing how even sixty-some years later, the grandfathers still have the memories of what happened in Europe etched in their mind. She showed the emotions so well. The fact that both of the men knew it would be their last time to see these places before they died was heartbreaking, but at the same time is was so sweet as they treasured each moment.
Also, I loved how the grandchildren grew closer to them through their travels. Instead of seeing the older men they had always known, they saw the young, brave soldiers who had struggled with what had happened in Europe. How could a good God allow such suffering of innocent people?
The way the characters grow through the story was just outstanding.
So, yeah. It's ten times better then I made it sound in the review. Just read it and you'll see. ;)

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

From my blog.

I love novels centered around World War II and although this is a contemporary work of fiction, it is based on two grandfathers recalling their stories from the front lines of the war against Hitler’s regime and the ultimate liberation of the Jewish people from one of the many concentration camps, specifically Mauthausen in Austria. In their 80′s, Grandpa Jack and his best friend and WWII buddy, Gran Paul, are fantastic characters, brimming with life. You can feel their emotional turmoil as they recount their numerous stories as the foursome make their way across Europe, from Paris to Belgium, through Germany into Austria. The angst lying under the surface as they watch their friends dying; their joy and horror at opening the gate to the Mauthausen concentration camp rings very true to life and I was very caught up in their tales. The side stories with Jack as he comes to terms with some of the things he had to do during battle were heartbreaking and I felt truly sorry for the young man that he was, having to experience what he did.

Although I loved the historical aspects of this novel, the rest of it fell flat for me. I did not care for the main character, Ava. She was not a likable character at all. I kept wanting to like her, but she kept doing silly and stupid things that made me dislike her even more. Eventually I just got tired of her. I never connected with her as a character or really knew what she was about. All she seemed to care about was her job and getting the next camera shot. It was agonizingly frustrating considering how much I enjoyed the other parts of this book. Her relationship with her grandfather, Grandpa Jack, seemed strained at best and I never really felt a connection between them, which is unfortunate.

Dennis and Ava’s relationship is pretty awkward. It isn’t until 230+ pages in that we learn the whole story of their past and why things are so weird between them. They are on a roller coaster of emotions with each other and it is frustrating trying to figure out what the issues are between them when neither of them will talk about anything!

Finally, considering this book is Christian Fiction and published by Guideposts, I was a little surprised that there wasn’t some conclusion to Ava’s spiritual development at the end of the novel. Prayer and God were touched on throughout the book (but not overly so), but I was expecting some kind of wrap-up to the journey I went though for 300 pages, or at least some type of “it’s in the works” statement. But, it seemed to solely focus on the relationship between her and Dennis and making sure all of those loose ends were tied up. It left me wanting more.

Overall, an okay read, especially for those who love the historical aspects of World War II. There’s a fantastic author’s note at the end regarding her interviews of veterans and some of her research.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: REMEMBERING YOU
Author: Tricia Goyer
Publisher: Guideposts
November 2011
ISBN: 978-0-8249-4812-2
Genre: Inspirational/contemporary/general

Ava Ellington has just broken up with her boyfriend, Jay, and her job is quickly going south. Fearing she’ll be fired, Ava promises to come up with a news story that people will want to see, not turn the channel. But she doesn’t know what it is—at least until her mother falls and breaks her leg, and Ava is asked to accompany her elderly grandfather to Europe to visit all the World War II battle sites and concentration camps. She plans to video tape the men talking about their memories and the battle fields.

When Ava and her grandfather get to Paris, plans go awry. First, Ava is shocked that her grandfather’s best friend, Paul, is accompanied by his grandson, Dennis—Ava’s first love. Secondly, their tour guide cancelled and they were going to skip all the battlefields but go straight to the concentration camp. Ava’s and her grandfather decide to break off from the tour and go on their own, but then Ava learns that Dennis and his grandfather are breaking off too. They decide to travel together.

But traveling with two elderly men and an old flame isn’t easy—still, Ava hopes that she’ll be able to reconnect with her grandfather, keep her job—and possibly stir up the embers that once connected her and Dennis.

REMEMBERING YOU is another “World War II” book from Ms. Goyer. Not exactly like the ones I loved (From Dust to Ashes, etc) but instead this one is contemporary with a modern day hero and heroine, and the war heroes of the day telling their stories. As a result, the book is more telling, as the men looked at the fields and talked, but it is still quite interesting. I think I would have liked to have seen pictures.

If you like contemporary romances with a large helping of history, then Tricia Goyer’s REMEMBERING YOU will be perfect. It might also be perfect for the WWII veteran on your Christmas gift list. Fascinating notes from the author are included at the end of the book, as well as discussion questions. $14.99. 311 pages.

I received this book in return for review from Litfus.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

First posted on my blog, Legacy of a Writer.

Tricia Goyer knows how to write fiction on World War II. Remembering You takes a different approach to the war, in that it’s not a historical. Set in modern times, Ava Ellington journeys with her ‘Grandpa Jake’ back through France, Germany, and Austria as he relives his experiences during the war. A trip that first began as a way to help reestablish both her job and her relationship with her grandfather, this journey down memory lane soon becomes so much more for Ava.

Ava was easy to get to know. While I didn’t always agree with her “business first” approach to things, I enjoyed watching her fight it. Slowly, as the trip progressed, she began to see that spending time with her grandfather—really getting to know him and the man he was during the war—was far more important than getting ‘good footage’. Dennis was a bit harder to understand, his angry behavior often seemed kinda out of place and unexplained. But his care for those around him, and his undying love for Ava, was sweet.

I completely enjoyed this journey down memory lane. Each interview that Grandpa Jack or Grand-Paul did for Ava seemed to real and filled with vivid detail and emotion. Remembering You is a story that needs to be savored. I think veterans from the war would appreciate the time and love that Tricia Goyer has put into this book! Historical fans who enjoy books centered around WWII will enjoy this very unique approach to reliving the war—In a way that we all can relate to today.

[Valentina · Rating 2 out of 5]

There’s a nice atmosphere to this book. The European scenarios definitely add charm to the pages, but unfortunately, not enough to raise this book past the “average” threshold.
The main issue I found was that Ava, the main character, is just not likeable. She is so indecisive, so weak, that it takes a lot of effort on the reader’s part to warm to her. She is affected by every little comment anyone in her vicinity makes, sending her into existential drama that gets tiring after the first couple of times. Her inability to make a decision between the two men she supposedly cares for is frustrating enough, but add to that her tendency to cry at the drop of a hat, and she becomes someone I, personally, did not enjoy spending too much time with. The grandfathers are handled better, but Dennis, the main love interest, is domineering and judgmental to the extreme, making him as unlikeable as Ava.
The plot is sweet, but predictable. There are a few scenes, for example when Ava speaks with a French woman who reveals to her something she needs to know, that are nicely done, with just the right amount of tension.
If the main characters had been different, this would have made for a nice, easy read, but as it is, I had trouble identifying with Ava, let alone feeling the need to root for her.

[Martha Groeber · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Some spoilers) I really wanted to like this book. The three stars are a little generous. 2 1/2 stars would be more like it. I like the premise of the book - a WWII veteran returns to the battle sites 65 years later, with his granddaughter in tow, and they grow closer as a result of the experience. But I found the main characters annoying. Ava, the granddaughter, is too busy leaping to the wrong conclusions about her grandpa's experiences. Dennis, her teenage sweetheart, who is along for the ride with his grandfather, keeps misunderstanding Ava yet mysteriously falls madly in love with her by the end of the book. The tensions between all of the characters and their shifting moods were aggravating to me, not compelling. It felt like the author tried to inject extra tension into the story, when the main story lines were interesting enough.

The grandfathers' characters were well-drawn and believable, and the descriptions of the tour they all took through Europe were interesting. This is what kept me going through this book.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ava travels to Europe with her grandfather who is a veteran from World War Two. Along with them is her grandfather's best friend and his grandson Dennis. Dennis also happens to be Ava's first love, a man she met fifteen years ago when she was a teenager. As they travel memories of the war arise as the grandfathers share their experiences and Dennis and Ava's love is rekindled. This is a wonderful story of forgiveness and second chances. Even though there is pain from the past, God can provide healing and a hope for the future.

[Marilyn (not getting notifications) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved Remembering You by Tricia Goyer!! A great read if you enjoy reading historical fiction particularly about World War II. I have heard stories over the years from my father-in law who fought in the army during World War II. He went to Normandy a few years back so this story really touched me as I remember stories he has told over the years. I think Tricia Goyer is a wonderful author and although this is the first book I have read by her it will not be my last.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book! A young working girl travels to Europe with her grandfather & interviews him about his WWII experiences as they travel back to all the sites. A very family experience book, which I loved. The generation gap between the girl & her grandfather is explored, which was very real. I plan to read another of this author's books.

[Sarah Sundin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remembering You takes you on a scenic tour of Europe with secrets, history, romance, and tension around every bend. History lovers will appreciate Tricia Goyer’s research and detail, and story lovers will delight in four fascinating characters with clashing goals. I highly recommend this novel.

[Dianne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is supposed to be about WWII vet experiences, but it's not. It's about their grandchildren's love lives. Plus, the story-telling is amateurish and predictable. Big disappointment to me.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tricia writes an amazing WWII book. She has several, and the are all fabulous! She does huge amounts of research to get her facts correct and has interviewed many many vets. I always learn something about the war, when I read her books.

Ava travels with her grandfather, his best friend and her first love across European battlefields ending with a ceremony honoring some of the men who years before liberated a concentration camp. She is focused on getting the two men to give her good video footage of the battlefields and their stories to send back to her TV show. Her job is on shaky ground, and she's trying to save it. In the process, she is forgetting to truly listen to her grandfather's heart and enjoy the time she has with him. Dennis, her first love, is a bit put out with her constant need for the "perfect" shot.

Ava has lessons to learn, and she learns them well. Her grandpa is hurting and struggling with forgiveness from choices he was forced to make years ago. He too learns to begin to let go of things he had to do. Grand Paul, Dennis' grandpa is a sweet fun character. Another great WWII story by Tricia. One not to be missed.

Please be sure to read the author's notes at the end of the book. There is a very touching true story nestled in there.

[Darcy Schock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book review: Remembering You by Tricia Goyer

Topic: A Granddaughter takes her Grandpa to Europe to remember his battle days. In the process she hears her Grandpas story of his part in the war and it changes both her and him.

Who it may interest: Anyone loves learning about world war 2 in a Christian historical fiction context.

Entertainment: There were no huge dramatic moments or huge twists and turns—which is my style of read. It was inspired by a true story which is also a favorite. My entertainment style is less of dramatic page turning grippers and more of real life moments with good lessons.

Ease of reading: Easy.

Main takeaway: We never may be able to forget our past but we can come to peace with it. Sharing our past with those we love can bring healing and understanding.

[Jeni Enjaian · Rating 2 out of 5]

I knew when I picked the book up that it would likely disappoint me. In that sense, the book met my expectations, not exactly the expectations an author hopes to meet with her book. I could never really get into the narrative. Many of the events felt unmoored with reality, as in a lack of context in which the events occurred. The development of the characters loped along as if on severely uneven legs with a final huge backwards step by Dennis before ending with a proposal.
Goyer managed to bungle a decent storyline by trying to cram way too much into a short narrative with uneven development.

I do not recommend this book.

[Yvonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story about 2 veterans from WWII who return to Europe, along with their granddaughter and grandson, to see the battlefields and the places where they liberated people. The characters' pasts woven into the present makes for a good story. We sometimes forget that our grandparents were once young. I read that the author interviewed veterans for 10 years to make this book, which I find fascinating! Although it's a work of fiction, it's based on their true stories. Respect to those whose actions made a difference, and affect our lives today.

[Joy Kidney · Rating 5 out of 5]

A captivating WWII story is embedded within this wonderfully satisfying, well-woven story of regrets, ambition, love, and reunions. I'd expected more of the history of the 11th Armored Division. That history is carried by the two irascible but droll grandfathers, who are headed to a reunion of those who helped liberate the Mauthausen concentration camp system. One grandfather carries a painful memory which he's not ready to share. Both are accompanied to Europe by a grandchild, who have a prior and painful dating history. The personal changes in these main characters are compelling.

[Cindi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice enough story but I just couldn't connect with Ava. She came across as so shallow and self-centered. I'm sorry to say that when I don't like a main character I have a tough time enjoying a book.

I usually love this author's novels so I'm sure it's just my having difficulty with relating to Ava that made this story less enjoyable than others.

I will definitely read more of Goyer's books in the future.

[Kim Villar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story with amazing history

I loved this story - two grandchildren taking their WW II veteran grandfathers on a tour of battles they fought. The grandparents shared stories of heartbreak, suffering, victory, and loss. I didn’t love the romantic relationship between the grandchildren. It seemed a little forced and took away from the realism of the grandfather’s stories. Overall, I really enjoyed this book!

[Caty Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a unique way to write about WWII stories. I found it engaging and intriguing. She wrote about historical events through a modern day tale. It stirred up emotions in me about the horrific things that occurred during the war while at the same time giving me a heart warming story to follow.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heart warming story with great history strewn throughout as well as a wonderful romance. This books makes me want to explore more about WWII and wish I could have talked with my grandfather about this time as well. A easy to read page turner as well.

[Virginia Ventola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tricia Goyer does it again

Another awesome read from author Tricia Goyer. You are truly gifted. I have learned so much about WW2 and the brave people who fought in the war. The greatest generation

[Have Faith And Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can tell the author spent a lot of time researching for the novel, and I love how it doesn’t reveal some mysteries until the end. I just wish it focused less on the romantic relationship and more on the history. Would have loved to read more on Mauthausen and the liberation of the prisoners.

[Catherine Decious]

overdrive

[ROCKY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Also read this yrs ago & loved it!!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was a very interesting book. I liked how they traveled themselves through Europe and learned the stories from their grandfather's.
I love history so this was very fascinating.

[Charissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

As head producer of Mornings with Laurie and Clark, Seattle’s top news show, Ava Ellington knows her position is tentative as the ratings were slipping. When her mother calls to ask her to assist her Grandpa Jack (Jackson Andrews) on a WWII battle site tour, as she had broken her leg, Ava sees a chance to break down the barriers between her and her Grandpa.

Ava runs the idea past her boss, and he suggests that she videotape the tour for mini-segments for the show. But Ava will have to be reminded over and over that this tour is for the healing of her grandpa and not a TV special.

Grand-Paul (Paul Prichard), a close friend of Grandpa Jack, was also going, under the care of his grandson, Dennis, Ava’s first love from fifteen years earlier.

Upon arrival in Paris, they find the tour cancelled due to the tour guide’s accident in Northern Africa. Both men want to continue the tour, so Ava and Dennis accommodate them. The mystery parts Ava wants to know about is Angeline and Chenogne, the two things Grandpa Jack has kept secret from Ava. The tour ends with a memorial service at the Mauthausen concentration camp.

Tricia weaves the tender story of two elderly ex-soldiers from the same Infantry Division who want to reminisce and make amends stemming back from their haunting actions and memories from WWII, particularly Grandpa Jack with Angeline and Chenogne. The heartfelt emotions of the characters tear at your own heart as you hear the story unfold. The interactions between Grandpa Jack and Ava the TV host and Ava the granddaughter evolve in such a way that it heals your heart. The sights and scenes bring both sorrow and joy to the two friends. It’s a trip that is both agonizing and freeing. One that’s filled with hope and faith that reaches the most unlikely characters.

Woven amongst the WWII tour memories, there’s an on-again, off-again romance between Ava and Dennis. Their goals had separated them fifteen years ago. Ava also has the complication of an ex-fiance who wants her back. Would she have to choose? Would their goals continue to separate them? Especially when Ave and Dennis are again separated at the end of the tour.

Being so close to Veteran’s day, it’s a time to remember and give thanks to all the soldiers and their families for the sacrifices they made on our behalf. Thanks also to Tricia for sharing these memories with us in novel format.

Since I read this book, my husband and I got to meet a gentleman, who served in Northern Africa during WWII, and his wife. Applebees restaurant gives a free meal to veterans on Veterans’ Day here, and we were talking with this couple until our booth was available. We asked them to share the booth with us. It was exciting to meet a WWII veteran and his wife. They were in their late 80′s. Now I understand Tricia Goyer’s joy in sharing their stories.

This book was provided by Amy Lathrop from The Litfuse Group in exchange for my honest review. No monetary compensation was exchanged.

[Alice Bola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remembering You is a sweet and powerful story about a woman’s journey through remembrance of her grandfather’s World War II experience. I am a bit of a World War II buff. I love reading stories, fact or fictional, set during that time. What starts as a way to get closer to her grandfather while resurrecting her career, because a journey of love and the rekindling of faith for Ava.

I enjoyed this novel very much. The highlights for me are Grandpa Jack and Grand-Paul. I believe Ms. Goyer did an excellent job in embracing both characters in a very realistic way. They could be anyone’s grandfather. A part of me wishes they were mine. I enjoyed their camaraderie, it was very believable. I loved that their friendship stood the test of time and distance. There was a bit of humor in Grand-Paul. Of the two, he was the one with more spunk while Grandpa Jack was the more thoughtful one.

I enjoyed the journey the four main characters, Ava and her Grandpa Jack along with Grand-Paul and his grandson Dennis, who just so happened to be Ava’s first love. I got a real sense of the emotion building between the grandfathers especially during their travel from Paris to the Concentration Camp in Mauthausen, Austria. Ms. Goyer interviewed countless Veterans of WWII and her research shows. There is an authentic feel to her writing. There were times I had to remind myself this was fiction.

Sadly the lowlights of Remembering You were Ava and Dennis. I thoroughly enjoyed their backstory and the hint of a possible romance. What I did not enjoy were the characters themselves. In the beginning, Ava was too self-centered and a bit whiney. Dennis was a little too self-righteous for my taste. I don’t want to seem too harsh with them, both had redeeming factors that made me root for them in the end.

Ms. Goyer is an incredibly gifted writer. There were quite a few morsels of goodness in this novel. My favorite was this:
“Ava could picture that. She felt the same way. Not looking back because of the pain. Afraid to look ahead. Maybe she was just watching her feet too.”

I think that captured the essence of who Ava was at the moment her journey started. I could relate to it because I’m just watching my feel. The hope of this novel is that Ava does begin to look ahead. And what a journey it is.

[Kathleen (Kat) Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Television producer Ava Ellington cannot refuse her grandfather's last wish - that she accompany him to Europe on a tour of World War II battle sites. Ava has little interest in historical battles, but this may be her last chance to break down the barriers that have grown up between them, and she sets off, camera in hand, ready to record and report on their journey. She and Grandpa Jack are greeted in Paris by Paul, her grandpa's best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The Dennis who just happens to be Ava's first love.

History comes alive as the group travels across Europe - from the romantic sights of Paris to the bleak battlefields of Belgium to the Austrian labor camp these men liberated so many years before - and Ava sees a side of her grandfather she's never known before. As he shares his memories of those bitter days on the battlefield, she begins to understand how his experiences in the war made him the man he is today.

Throughout the journey, Ava and Dennis are drawn together in ways neither of them expected. Can their memories of the past lead to a bright new future?

My Review:

This is such a wonderful book to read as an outsider looking into the personal relationship that Ava and her grandfather are working at resolving while traveling across Europe despite the fact that the original planned tour was cancelled and now Ava is funding this trip as a gift to her grandfather. Feeling more than overwhelmed at traveling in a country where the language is foreign to her as well as the country itself, she is determined to make this trip memorable for her grandfather, despite the fact that her very job could depend on the footage she is able to capture along the way. However her grandfather isn't about to share his memories so Ava can capture this on her television show. There are simply some memories that are just too painful to share as Ava will soon discover the real reason for her grandfather's trip to Europe.

I received Remembering You by Tricia Goyer, compliments of Litfuse Publicity for my honest review and since Tricia Goyer is one of my personal literary favorites I jumped at the chance to read this one. I am such a huge history fan of World War II, that this was such a rare delight to see how the war impacted someone on a personal level and that's why I believe this one deserves all 5 out of 5 stars!