I saw the author on a morning talk show and he mentioned that he was from Sioux Falls, S. D. This is my home town and his story sounded so interesting that I just had to read the book. What a love between two people. I loved the book and highly recommend it. Wonderful thoughts that made me realize that we should love with all of our power because we are only here for a short time on Earth.
I laughed... I cried... Icouldn't put it down...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
WOW! I was very impressed. I'm not a big fan of true stories but I loved it. I laughed during the "Fugitive" chapter. I cried when their dreams where shattered. I couldn't put it down because; it had you on the edge. You are always anticipating that next chapter. Now for things you won't get in the book. Some people might think that I am bias because I lived near Mitch and Brenda for many years, but that isn't the case. I was shattered the day that I found out about Brenda's passing. I didn't want to believe it. I walked to Mitch and Brenda's and knew it instantly when Mitch opened the door. My voice was paralyzed and could do nothing but just give Mitch a hug as we tried to comfort each other. Enough... I don't want to give away the whole book. Order it, it's well worth the money.
I loved the book, couldn't put it down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I read "Yes Dear" as soon as I received it. At first I didn't think I could read it at all. I knew Brenda on a personal level. I really didn't think I could read about a friend that had just died. I read the book in one night. I read the review from the person that said Mitch and Brenda were materialistic. This is far from the truth. They both worked very hard for what they had. (you would know this if you read the book) Yes their home was nice, but they deserved it! I thing it is one of the best things that Mitch could have done in the memory of his loving, beautiful wife is to write this book. I know from talking to Mitch that it was a way of healing for him. It was also a way of healing for many of Brenda's friends like myself. People can learn alot from this book about how a loving, giving relationship should work. Brenda and Mitch's relationship was wonderful, but they also had their bad time which they worked threw. As far as Mitch not mentioning Jean in the book, this book is not about Jean. Good for Mitch for meeting someone that he can be happy with again. I believe Brenda would have wanted Mitch to move on with his life.
received the book for Christmas
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I received the book for Christmas, and didn't have any familiarity with the book, author, or of the story that the book is about.However I live in the part of the country that is near to where this story took place.At first I questioned the writer, as he told of all the things they (he and his 'then' girlfriend) were doing in their home they bought. Sounded like there was a lot of materialistic factors in the story. You know, big house,nice furniture, fancy landscaping, nice vehicles, and the whole bit.The only thing that I kept wondering was, where was the station wagon and the kids? :) I kept thinking "yuppies", as I read along about the whole house thing.And a friend and I both had the book, and we compared notes on what kind of a "take" we had made, as far as we both were, into the reading of the book.Although the author sounds like a really good person, we both come up with the same view. He seemed to be ...-whipped by the lady. :)All in all, it was a very interesting book, and for the most part, it was done in good taste.I found only a few minor spelling errors. Nothing too serious though.Brenda did sound as if she was a wonderful person. It almost seemed as if Mitch worshipped the ground she walked on.If he should ever remarry, I hope the next gal realizes she has a tough act to follow.In essence, the book was very good. Each person reads things in a different way.
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