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Brian Doyle was a genius, and the fact he is no longer with us makes me incredibly sad. This book is so beautiful, and also so so funny, which is a side to him I had not previously encountered.

"I mean, really, in the end, what have we to exchange that matters, except stories of grace and courage, laughter and love?"