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The Descendants
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November 9, 2009
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Kristin R
Nov 04, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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This was a fantastic book! Although a tough subject it was an uplifting read overall. A touching story set in Hawaii about a father, Matt King, trying to come to grips with his wife in a coma and dying. During this difficult time, he must help his 10 and 18 year-old daughters cope and begin to try to build a new relationship with them, from a hands-off relationship that they currently have. He also wrestles with the plan to sell a large plot of family owned land although he is torn about the dec ...more
Tierney
Nov 04, 2009 rated it really liked it