Jeffrey Zaslow was a columnist for "The Wall Street Journal "and author of the "New York Times "bestseller "The Girls from Ames." He was coauthor with Chesley Sullenberger on "Highest Duty"; with Representative Gabrielle Giffords and her husband on "Gabby"; and with Randy Pausch on "The Last Lecture," the number one bestseller.
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"
""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""
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