Review of Last Dance
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Review of Last Dance
[Following is a volunteer review of "Last Dance" by Stephen Manning.]
Most people have good memories of their wife or mother and if given a chance would love to pen them down. The book Last Dance written by Stephen Manning is a true-life story centered around him, his wife, and his family. He wrote the biography of his wife whom he often referred to as 'the loving mother of his children.'
Stephen, a young man still fresh out of college got a job at Inland Steel in the accounting department. There, he met a young lady named Maryann who was the secretary to the VP of sales. Later, he found out that the lady had moved to his neighborhood which was why he often boarded the same bus with her while going to work. His relationship with Maryann progressed to him proposing marriage to her which she accepted. But, days before their wedding, his fiancee was diagnosed with Cysts in her ovaries. The doctor suggested removing the ovaries which could mean that she wouldn't be able to have children. Now, Stephen remembered the advice given to him by his mother to marry the woman whom he wanted to be the loving mother of his children. As it looked like his fiancee might not be able to even give him children, does he go ahead with the wedding or not? Grab a copy and find out what his decision was and how he benefitted from it.
The storyline of this book interested me. Stephen's family was everything to him. Husbands would learn a lot from how he handled and took care of his family. I liked how he would discuss serious decisions that would affect his family with his wife and carrying out what they've decided. He did not misuse his authority as the head of the family by springing those decisions on his wife and expecting her to comply without complaints. I admired his wife's love and devotion to the family. Mothers would learn a lot from her for she was truly a loving wife and mother. I liked the way she always put her family first while making decisions. Like quitting her job to focus on raising her children and the number of times she was to choose a house where they would stay, how she would have her kids in mind while choosing it and whenever there's a problem she was always ready to find a solution and give good advice. I liked how she handled the time when it seemed like their marriage was shaky due to her husband's constant traveling. When the husband wanted them to resolve the issue, she didn't become resentful rather she was eager to support her husband's efforts.
There is nothing I disliked in this book. I truly applaud the author's love for his wife enough to write her biography. I liked the way the family was always there for each other in their times of need and how they coped with their grief when they lost a loved one in death. As I read the book, I couldn't help but feel the love evident in his family.
The book was professionally edited. Although I encountered a few errors, it didn't affect my reading comprehension. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book for people with family or people who intend to start a family.
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Last Dance
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Most people have good memories of their wife or mother and if given a chance would love to pen them down. The book Last Dance written by Stephen Manning is a true-life story centered around him, his wife, and his family. He wrote the biography of his wife whom he often referred to as 'the loving mother of his children.'
Stephen, a young man still fresh out of college got a job at Inland Steel in the accounting department. There, he met a young lady named Maryann who was the secretary to the VP of sales. Later, he found out that the lady had moved to his neighborhood which was why he often boarded the same bus with her while going to work. His relationship with Maryann progressed to him proposing marriage to her which she accepted. But, days before their wedding, his fiancee was diagnosed with Cysts in her ovaries. The doctor suggested removing the ovaries which could mean that she wouldn't be able to have children. Now, Stephen remembered the advice given to him by his mother to marry the woman whom he wanted to be the loving mother of his children. As it looked like his fiancee might not be able to even give him children, does he go ahead with the wedding or not? Grab a copy and find out what his decision was and how he benefitted from it.
The storyline of this book interested me. Stephen's family was everything to him. Husbands would learn a lot from how he handled and took care of his family. I liked how he would discuss serious decisions that would affect his family with his wife and carrying out what they've decided. He did not misuse his authority as the head of the family by springing those decisions on his wife and expecting her to comply without complaints. I admired his wife's love and devotion to the family. Mothers would learn a lot from her for she was truly a loving wife and mother. I liked the way she always put her family first while making decisions. Like quitting her job to focus on raising her children and the number of times she was to choose a house where they would stay, how she would have her kids in mind while choosing it and whenever there's a problem she was always ready to find a solution and give good advice. I liked how she handled the time when it seemed like their marriage was shaky due to her husband's constant traveling. When the husband wanted them to resolve the issue, she didn't become resentful rather she was eager to support her husband's efforts.
There is nothing I disliked in this book. I truly applaud the author's love for his wife enough to write her biography. I liked the way the family was always there for each other in their times of need and how they coped with their grief when they lost a loved one in death. As I read the book, I couldn't help but feel the love evident in his family.
The book was professionally edited. Although I encountered a few errors, it didn't affect my reading comprehension. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book for people with family or people who intend to start a family.
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Last Dance
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Latest Review: Last Dance by Stephen Manning
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Last Dance by Stephen Manning is a poignant and beautifully written tribute to his late wife, Mary Ann.
Manning captures the essence of their life together, celebrating the highs and weathering the lows with a heartfelt touch. His unwavering love and devotion shine through as he recounts their adventures, family joys, and the profound grief of loss.
While the book starts at a leisurely pace, it unfolds into a deeply moving love story that lingers in your thoughts long after the final page.
A must-read for those who appreciate stories of enduring love, family, and the bittersweet beauty of life's journey.
Manning captures the essence of their life together, celebrating the highs and weathering the lows with a heartfelt touch. His unwavering love and devotion shine through as he recounts their adventures, family joys, and the profound grief of loss.
While the book starts at a leisurely pace, it unfolds into a deeply moving love story that lingers in your thoughts long after the final page.
A must-read for those who appreciate stories of enduring love, family, and the bittersweet beauty of life's journey.
