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I come here to write this review, of course, “very late”….and so, perhaps many will not read what I have to say about this book.

Being an avid reader, with interests all over the “map” so to speak, I have read God-Knows-How-Many stories in my 62+ years. Some deeply moving, others barely creating or leaving the slightest ripple in my conscious brain. Some, seemingly, with the power to change the way I see things or think about things…sometimes subtly, and in others there are major thought differences after finishing the book. This book has affected me deeply.

The last book to touch me this way was some months back when I read “The Piano Shop on the Left Bank” by Thad Carhart The Piano Shop on the Left Bank: Discovering a Forgotten Passion in a Paris Atelier which I heartily recommend to you.

With “Water for Elephants” Sara Gruen creates the long-forgotten days of the Train Circus, and all that life entailed in those days…from the impossible “set-ups”, “knock-downs”, and in many cases “hasty retreats” from any particular chosen town before the authorities arrived upon the scene.

“Hard Luck Days” certainly would be a fitting genre to place this awesome story into. And, of course, with the depression, etc., they truly were hard luck days, for everyone involved with the exception of perhaps Uncle Al with his penchant for stealing, skimming, using and abusing everyone on the show. We also come to know August and his sickness that continually creates misery and unhappiness both for him, and also for those closest to him. There is Marlena, August’s wife and performing partner with her performing horses, and later her act with Rosie the Elephant (a charming, and all-knowing wonderful beast if ever there was one). There are dozens and dozens of other characters, distributed throughout all levels of the show, from performers right on down to the dung-shovelers and the guys who do nothing but put up and take down the tents for the big top, day in and day out endless
Historic Philadelphia Trolleys 12×18

I am 42 and was not going to read the book. After 2 very long years of friends telling me and pleading with me—I was weak and purchased the book. If you ever loved someone so much and missed them when they left the room-this book is for you. If you ever wanted to be loved by someone and he would save you-this book is for you. I am so very fortunate to have my very own Edward Cullen. We just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. I can not breathe when he is away from me. If you are in a loving relationship-this book is for you.
Historic Print M Cannon

I expected nothing less. Got it for my brother as a graduation present. He loves it, I love it, great product, great transaction!
Historic Print L Trolley

Works great & great deal for a hard to find item. Took only a couple of days to get. Very efficient service.
Historic Print XL Man