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There are a number of words that immediately came to mind when I read the book Corked. Words like raw, honest, intimate, real. Corked is the story of a daughter's journey to learn about her father- to truly know him and his stories. Her plan for obtaining this knowledge? A two-week road trip through the wine regions of Alsace, Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone and the Languedoc.
Honestly, reading this book made me feel uncomfortable at times. I felt like I'd been picked up and dropped into a very personal conversation. The author is open and honest about a recent tragic accident that she was involved in and a breakup of a relationship that she is still reeling from. Other topics touched on in the book- the intense dynamics of a father/daughter relationship, the Holocaust, and a false imprisonment.
That all being said, I really am glad I read this book. The writing is spectacular with so many wonderful descriptions that you feel like you're in the car with this pair or sitting and sampling fabulous French wine at their side. I tend to speed-read most books, but with this book I had to slow down and really take in every word.
You can purchase Corked at the Hachette Book Group website or at Amazon. Also, 5 of you will get to win copies! (US mailing addresses only).
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This giveaway will end at 9 PM on March 10, 2010. I'll choose winners with random.org and will email them. They will have 48 hours to respond. Good luck!
Disclaimer: Thanks to my involvement at the Product Review Place, I was able to receive a complimentary copy of this book to review. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions posted here are mine and mine alone.
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This book sounds fantastic. I'd love to read it because the reviews on amazon are quite mixed, so I'd like to give it a shot and form my own opinion.
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I did what Jill did and read the reviews on Amazon. They were very mixed. It definitely makes me wonder if I'd like the book or not, but I love reading books of all kinds.
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This book sounds like something I'd tear right through! I'm taking a break from school right now, so I'm reading as much as I can. I got so burned out being an English major (I recently switched to Radiography) that I haven't read voraciously in years! I've been so happy to be reading again, that I want to keep the trend going...and I'd love to add this book to my list!!
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Sometimes it's good to break away from your every day life and adventure into someone elses. It appears that this book will do just that and I would like to read it.
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I love wine and books...perfect combination
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I'd love to read this book because it may help me be more open with things and want to learn more about myself and my loved ones. abailey_crace@yahoo.com
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I have read reviews on other blogs and amazon. I would love to read this. It is definitely something that I would typically read. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail
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I want to read this book because I love seeing how place (the wine regions of Alsace, Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone and the Languedoc) influences the story... though it usually makes me want to travel :)
I would love to read this book because I have never read anything by this author and other blog reviews have been mixed and the book looks interesting.
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I'd like to win this because I really enjoy memoirs. It's amazing what some people live through!
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I want to read this book because of your review sounds like something I have to check out for my self...
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Since it's unlikely I'll ever get to France, I think I'd enjoy reading about the wine region and the countryside there.
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I love wine, and this would be an interesting read for me.
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I'd love to read this book, I'm always on the lookout for new authors to try, plus a book involving wine, perfect!!
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