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Book Reviews of The Exact Same Moon : Fifty Acres and a Family

The Exact Same Moon : Fifty Acres and a Family
The Exact Same Moon Fifty Acres and a Family
Author: Jeanne Marie Laskas
ISBN-13: 9780553381498
ISBN-10: 0553381490
Publication Date: 8/31/2004
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
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4 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

ThreeCats avatar reviewed The Exact Same Moon : Fifty Acres and a Family on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Charming and honest (and hilarious in parts) story of a woman, transplant from a city to a rural area, who realizes that there is something missing from her life: a child. Might be an especially good read for parents of children adopted from overseas. Perhaps because much of the book does deal with trying to conceive, trying to find a child, my wife liked the book better than I did, but Laskas speaks to the heart of any human who has loved another.
LynniePennie avatar reviewed The Exact Same Moon : Fifty Acres and a Family on + 169 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
What may I say that the other reviewers haven't mentioned?

I purchased The Exact Same Moon: Fifty Acres and a Family after reading Mrs. Laskas first installment Fifty Acres and a Poodle, which I would recommend reading first. After the author has established herself at Sweet Valley Farm she decides she wants more in life. Namely, a child. She and her husband Alex try to conceive, but they have no luck. They finally decide to adopt a child from China. I believe that many women will identify with this story & all the emotions Mrs. Laskas experiences.

While this is a charming and enjoyable read, I preferred 50 Acres and a Poodle. This book felt a little forced to me. Obviously, this one wasn't as carefree and funny, as it dealt with more serious issues. It's still a great book and one I'd still recommend.
reviewed The Exact Same Moon : Fifty Acres and a Family on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really like this author and I really loved this book. I keep telling all of my friends to read it, but it is kind of hard to find in local bookstores and libraries. But I've seen it for sale on Amazon.
reviewed The Exact Same Moon : Fifty Acres and a Family on + 72 more book reviews
I love this book. Jeanne Marie is an excellent writer with an excellent story. Wish she had more books to read!