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"Worthwhile message in this book, written by one who is qualified to write about worthwhile messages of survival, forgiveness, and other major issues of life."

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"This story fascinated me. I have read it at least twice, and there are few books on my list I've read more than once."

4.24 avg rating — 336,761 ratings

"The thoughtfulness in this book appealed to me as this young man ponders his life."

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"Fascinating tale of family matters, some of which take place in the poorer areas of my home state, West Virginia. The story held my attention."

4.33 avg rating — 426,044 ratings

"Detailed, intricate, about a world I would not know except for this author."

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"I read this when I was quite young, in a relative sense. I am now on the threshold of elderly, if not across that great line, and I still remember the knitter. Having been a knitter and sewist all my life, I know what it is to work a story or a life into cloth. 'Tis true! One does. The memory is embedded."

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