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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781592407415
- Book Title
- Magic Room : a Story about the Love We Wish for Our Daughters
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Social Science
- Topic
- Love & Romance, Parenting / Fatherhood, Marriage & Long-Term Relationships, Parenting / General, Parenting / Motherhood, Sociology / Marriage & Family
- Item Weight
- 9.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1592407412
ISBN-13
9781592407415
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127338001
Product Key Features
Book Title
Magic Room : a Story about the Love We Wish for Our Daughters
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Love & Romance, Parenting / Fatherhood, Marriage & Long-Term Relationships, Parenting / General, Parenting / Motherhood, Sociology / Marriage & Family
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
A compelling and sincere chronology of the experiences, tragedies, and love that led them to the shop. His narrative is sprinkled with fascinating statistical information ... and insights into the lives and relationships of the four generations of Becker women who have worked at the store ... A study of individual lives and dreams, this is recommended for casual readers and those with an interest in cultural and social customs concerning marriage, women's roles, and parent-child relationships., A compelling and sincere chronology of the experiences, tragedies, and love that led them to the shop. His narrative is sprinkled with fascinating statistical information … and insights into the lives and relationships of the four generations of Becker women who have worked at the store … A study of individual lives and dreams, this is recommended for casual readers and those with an interest in cultural and social customs concerning marriage, women's roles, and parent-child relationships., The Magic Room has all the makings of a cozy, nostalgic wedding read. Tulle, check. Satin and organza, check. Bridezillas, drama and tears? Yes, yes, yes….the highlight of the book is the comings and goings of bride after bride through Becker's, Zaslow also details the excitement and joy of getting married and the commitment and dedication it takes to stay married., " The Magic Room has all the makings of a cozy, nostalgic wedding read. Tulle, check. Satin and organza, check. Bridezillas, drama and tears? Yes, yes, yes….the highlight of the book is the comings and goings of bride after bride through Becker's, Zaslow also details the excitement and joy of getting married and the commitment and dedication it takes to stay married." - Minneapolis Star Tribune "Interesting, rewarding and heartbreaking" - The Washington Post "Shows the poignancy in everyday love stories." - The New York Times "Forget bridezillas. A best-selling journalist visits a small-town wedding shop to uncover the poignant dreams of real women on the verge of commitment." - O, the Oprah Magazine "A tenderhearted portrait of a bridal store in a small Michigan town... In a handful of their stories, Zaslow gently delineates the changing lives of women and finds-in among the mishaps, misunderstandings and tragedies that derail many relationships-ample evidence of the enduring power of marriage." - People Magazine "The book itself - to use the manliest possible term - is lovely. As lovely as a bride." - Detriot News " Anyone looking for happily-ever-afters will find plenty of them here." - Columbus Dispatch "Zaslow's profile of the bridal shop, from the geopolitics of dressmaking to the effects of TV shows like Bridezillas , is almost as riveting as the bridal tales. The author plucks at the heartstrings as he relates all the yearnings of the brides-to-be and the travails they encounter on the way to the altar." - Kirkus Reviews "Tender and intimate." - Publishers Weekly "Zaslow captures the joy, hope, love and magic." (Top Pick) - Bookpage "A compelling and sincere chronology of the experiences, tragedies, and love that led them to the shop. His narrative is sprinkled with fascinating statistical information … and insights into the lives and relationships of the four generations of Becker women who have worked at the store … A study of individual lives and dreams, this is recommended for casual readers and those with an interest in cultural and social customs concerning marriage, women's roles, and parent-child relationships." - Library Journal, A tenderhearted portrait of a bridal store in a small Michigan town... In a handful of their stories, Zaslow gently delineates the changing lives of women and finds-in among the mishaps, misunderstandings and tragedies that derail many relationships-ample evidence of the enduring power of marriage., Zaslow's profile of the bridal shop, from the geopolitics of dressmaking to the effects of TV shows like Bridezillas , is almost as riveting as the bridal tales. The author plucks at the heartstrings as he relates all the yearnings of the brides-to-be and the travails they encounter on the way to the alter., " The Magic Room has all the makings of a cozy, nostalgic wedding read. Tulle, check. Satin and organza, check. Bridezillas, drama and tears? Yes, yes, yes....the highlight of the book is the comings and goings of bride after bride through Becker's, Zaslow also details the excitement and joy of getting married and the commitment and dedication it takes to stay married." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "Interesting, rewarding and heartbreaking" -- The Washington Post "Shows the poignancy in everyday love stories." -- The New York Times "Forget bridezillas. A best-selling journalist visits a small-town wedding shop to uncover the poignant dreams of real women on the verge of commitment." -- O, the Oprah Magazine "A tenderhearted portrait of a bridal store in a small Michigan town... In a handful of their stories, Zaslow gently delineates the changing lives of women and finds--in among the mishaps, misunderstandings and tragedies that derail many relationships--ample evidence of the enduring power of marriage." -- People Magazine "The book itself -- to use the manliest possible term -- is lovely. As lovely as a bride." -- Detriot News " Anyone looking for happily-ever-afters will find plenty of them here." -- Columbus Dispatch "Zaslow's profile of the bridal shop, from the geopolitics of dressmaking to the effects of TV shows like Bridezillas , is almost as riveting as the bridal tales. The author plucks at the heartstrings as he relates all the yearnings of the brides-to-be and the travails they encounter on the way to the altar." -- Kirkus Reviews "Tender and intimate." -- Publishers Weekly "Zaslow captures the joy, hope, love and magic." (Top Pick) -- Bookpage "A compelling and sincere chronology of the experiences, tragedies, and love that led them to the shop. His narrative is sprinkled with fascinating statistical information ... and insights into the lives and relationships of the four generations of Becker women who have worked at the store ... A study of individual lives and dreams, this is recommended for casual readers and those with an interest in cultural and social customs concerning marriage, women's roles, and parent-child relationships." -- Library Journal, Forget bridezillas. A best-selling journalist visits a small-town wedding shop to uncover the poignant dreams of real women on the verge of commitment., " The Magic Room has all the makings of a cozy, nostalgic wedding read. Tulle, check. Satin and organza, check. Bridezillas, drama and tears? Yes, yes, yes....the highlight of the book is the comings and goings of bride after bride through Becker's, Zaslow also details the excitement and joy of getting married and the commitment and dedication it takes to stay married." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "Interesting, rewarding and heartbreaking" -- The Washington Post "Shows the poignancy in everyday love stories." -- The New York Times "Forget bridezillas. A best-selling journalist visits a small-town wedding shop to uncover the poignant dreams of real women on the verge of commitment." -- O, the Oprah Magazine "A tenderhearted portrait of a bridal store in a small Michigan town... In a handful of their stories, Zaslow gently delineates the changing lives of women and finds--in among the mishaps, misunderstandings and tragedies that derail many relationships--ample evidence of the enduring power of marriage." -- People Magazine "The book itself -- to use the manliest possible term -- is lovely. As lovely as a bride." -- Detriot News " Anyone looking for happily-ever-afters will find plenty of them here." -- Columbus Dispatch "Zaslow's profile of the bridal shop, from the geopolitics of dressmaking to the effects of TV shows like Bridezillas ,is almost as riveting as the bridal tales. The author plucks at the heartstrings as he relates all the yearnings of the brides-to-be and the travails they encounter on the way to the altar." -- Kirkus Reviews "Tender and intimate." -- Publishers Weekly "Zaslow captures the joy, hope, love and magic." (Top Pick) -- Bookpage "A compelling and sincere chronology of the experiences, tragedies, and love that led them to the shop. His narrative is sprinkled with fascinating statistical information ... and insights into the lives and relationships of the four generations of Becker women who have worked at the store ... A study of individual lives and dreams, this is recommended for casual readers and those with an interest in cultural and social customs concerning marriage, women's roles, and parent-child relationships." -- Library Journal
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
306.874
Synopsis
The New York Times bestselling author of The Girls from Ames shares an intimate look at a small-town bridal shop, its multigenerational female owners, and the love between parents and daughters as they prepare for their wedding day. Thousands of women have stepped inside Becker's Bridal, in Fowler, Michigan, to try on their dream dresses in the Magic Room, a special space with soft lighting, a circular pedestal, and mirrors that carry a bride's image into infinity. The women bring with them their most precious expectations about romance, love, fidelity, permanence, and tradition. Each bride who passes through has a story to tell--one that carried her there, to that dress, that room, that moment. Illuminating the poignant aspects of a woman's journey to the altar, The Magic Room tells the stories of memorable women on the brink of commitment. Run by the same family for four generations, Becker's has witnessed transformations in how America views the institution of marriage: some of the shop's clientele are becoming stepmothers, some are older brides, some are pregnant. Shop owner Shelley has a special affection for all the brides, hoping their journeys will be easier than hers. Jeffrey Zaslow weaves their true stories using a reporter's research and a father's heart. The lessons Zaslow shares from within the Magic Room are at times joyful, at times heartbreaking, and always with insight on marriage, family, and the lessons that parents--especially mothers--pass on to their daughters about love. Weaving together secrets, memories, and family tales, The Magic Room explores the emotional lives of women in the twenty-first century., The New York Times bestselling author of The Girls from Ames shares an intimate look at a small-town bridal shop, its multigenerational female owners, and the love between parents and daughters as they prepare for their wedding day. Thousands of women have stepped inside Becker's Bridal, in Fowler, Michigan, to try on their dream dresses in the Magic Room, a special space with soft lighting, a circular pedestal, and mirrors that carry a bride's image into infinity. The women bring with them their most precious expectations about romance, love, fidelity, permanence, and tradition. Each bride who passes through has a story to tell-one that carried her there, to that dress, that room, that moment. Illuminating the poignant aspects of a woman's journey to the altar, The Magic Room tells the stories of memorable women on the brink of commitment. Run by the same family for four generations, Becker's has witnessed transformations in how America views the institution of marriage- some of the shop's clientele are becoming stepmothers, some are older brides, some are pregnant. Shop owner Shelley has a special affection for all the brides, hoping their journeys will be easier than hers. Jeffrey Zaslow weaves their true stories using a reporter's research and a father's heart.The lessons Zaslow shares from within the Magic Room are at times joyful, at times heartbreaking, and always with insight on marriage, family, and the lessons that parents-especially mothers-pass on to their daughters about love. Weaving together secrets, memories, and family tales, The Magic Room explores the emotional lives of women in the twenty-first century.
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- m***s (10988)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSuper smooth transaction all the way around from a super seller. Communication in the form of a tracking number. Shipping was lightning fast in bubble packaging protecting the CD in side which was in good condition. The CD was as described and in good appearance, and well worth the value playing very well. Highly recommend seller as one of the best on eBay and a must use. If the opportunity arises to purchase from again I will do so without hesitation and suggest you do the same.
- i***h (225)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe item was shipped in a plastic bag and the book’s spine was ripped during the shipping process. I contacted the company to verify the book was in fact “like new” when it was shipped, and within a couple days I received a refund. Love that the company stands by their descriptions of their books. I have purchased from this company several times.
- 7***j (1104)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.