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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Truly Great Read!! Aug 01, 2007
By Colorado Reader
"Book Notes"
Larry Wood's book, REFLECTIONS IN THE MILL POND, is one of those books you don't want to put down, once you begin. It's a terrific story of an unusual childhood, a troubled adolescence, and adulthood with highs and lows abounding. At times funny, and at times very moving, the author brings us along his journey, and it seems that the reader is actually there, in the events, as they happened. The book introduces the reader to many memorable characters, such as Tony Two Hats and Father Bill. What an influence these two men and others had on young Larry, with lessons that carried him through many difficult times to come! I highly recommend this book to anyone, as the story has an almost universal appeal and touches different aspects of life that each of us experience.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A powerful story of heartbreak and survival Jan 19, 2008
By Esperanza R. de Noriega
"Esperanza Noriega"
This is the best book I have read in a long time!!!! The author gently takes you by the hand through the events of a remarkable life, and you can't stop turning pages, sometimes laughing out loud and sometimes gasping for breath as with simple and straightforward words he expresses the most intense pain. It is the story of an exceptional man's journey from childhood to adulthood and the ever present longing for home, love, warmth, acceptance and fitting in that even at the height of his unprecedented success tear at his heart right up to the devastating event that changes his life forever. The memorable multicultural characters that appear in his life at the most crucial times, leave with us a message of hope that we are never alone in times of need. The kindness, wisdom and insights of characters like Tony Two Hats, Father Bill, Old Bea, Laurie Medina will remain with us for all time. It is a book that comes form the heart and speaks to the heart. Underneath it all, it is a cautionary tale for parents and adults on the need to nurture self- esteem in young people, and a message to young people that no matter what, they'll survive. As a literature teacher, I would certainly put it on the must read list, right along with The Catcher in the Rye and Death Be Not Proud. Honest and powerful, Reflections in the Mill Pond is a book not to be missed.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 An honest look at life Dec 16, 2007
By Richard Roberts
A friend asked me to read this book and give reasons why you should. No, not Mr. Wood, I've never met him. It's the story of a man's life as seen in a very unique perspective, his own. An autobiography/novel, an oddity in itself, I stalked through his memories like the trails of an unknown wilderness. I became cautious, anticipating danger or situations to be avoided as the trails unwound before me. I saw his places, and met his family and friends. Or were they?
Everyone has a unique perspective of things and events in their lives and of course everyone's life is different. But if you ask someone to reminisce about their life you will find that as much as things are different, they are the same. So why should you read this book? Because when you look between the covers into Larry Wood's millpond, the reflections you see staring back are not his. They're yours.
Richard Roberts
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A must read!! Aug 10, 2007
By Cindy Durrett
OH MY GOSH!!!! I recently finished the book! I don't have words to adequately describe my feelings. It is unbelievable for one person to have such highs and lows in a life time!! I couldn't help but read parts of the book out loud to my husband while we were driving down the road. In fact, my husband does not read books but he took this one to read!! I laughed out loud and cried my eyes out! He is a fascinating man!! I recommend it to everyone! When his next book comes out, I will be among the first to buy it!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Incredible Journey! Aug 10, 2007
By Brad Frensley
What an incredible journey the author has been on, and how lucky we are that he has shared it with us.
Like a modern day Odysseus, Larry Wood embarks on the journey of a life filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Along the way, the author pays tribute to the people and places that shaped his life and we are, in the end, reminded of the most simple of truths... there's no place like home.
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