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Has anyone read the bridges of Madison county? I just loved this book!

Has anyone read the bridges of Madison county? I just loved this book!

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Nicolette

Yes, loved it! Read it years ago and saw the movie.

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KristineQuestion author

@Nicolette I’ve read it many times. That is the only book that I could really get into. I haven’t seen the movie.

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Nicolette

Clint Eastwood directed it I think.

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KristineQuestion author

@Nicolette I might have to look it up. Thanks

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KristineQuestion author

I have taken great insight from that novel. I think it has made me a better writer.

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Lisa

Read it years ago in one day and absolutely loved it!

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Nicolette

Intense.

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Colleen

Yes, enjoyed it.

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Elisa

One of my favourites. Read long ago. One of those few books that was made into a great movie

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Julie

No, I saw the movie and have always wanted to read it

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Nicolette

Good Night Everyone! HAPPY READING!

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Lois

I enjoyed it, years ago.

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Vicky

Loved it and cried my eyes out at the end.

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Deeksha

Me. Watched the movie and read the book too. Beautiful story

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Tracy

This was one of the only times I thought the movie did justice to the book!

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Karen

Wonderful book

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Nena

Oh yes I read that a while back…loved the book so much more than the movie❤️

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Sally

I read it a few years ago and loved it.

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Zarah

Read it a long time ago, watched the movie and i will always remember it as one of my all time favorite! ❤️

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Louise

Yes – it’s been a long time. The book is better then the movie.

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Terri

I tried watching the movie. Just couldnt

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Parul

Loved the book!

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Chris

Loved it!

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Mina

I loved the movie! I’ll have to read the book! 🙂

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Kay

I loved it SO much! So disappointed in the movie. As great as Clint & Meryl are, they were not right for those roles.

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Cheryl

Didn’t care for movie.

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Nancy

Yes, I devoured this book in one sitting. I also liked the sequel, A Thousand Country Roads.

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Kayrene

Wow, a long time ago. It was a phenomenon, back in the day! Loved it!

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Judy

Yes also many years ago.

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Pat

A long time ago. I think I even have the book.

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Debbie

Long ago and it was one of my favorite love stories

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Lorraine

Good book but (in my opinion) I don’t like the theme!

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Paula

Loved the book and loved the movie.

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Kim

Great book

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Gina

I loved it ! Hmmm maybe I should read it again 🙂

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Jackie

I never read the book but I had a friend visit( I live near the bridges of Madison County) and we went to see the bridges and then watched the movie. I guess I didn’t realize they had a book out.

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KristineQuestion author

@Jackie it is a great book. I now own three copies. Just in case. Lol

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Jodie

Several times!!!

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Brenda

A long time ago! Should read it again ?

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Cynthia

Loved it ??‍♀️

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Kathryn

Yes, I even visited the bridges.

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Amanda

Haven’t read the book yet but the movie was awesome

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Kathy

Great book!

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Elaine

Loved it and bought copies for friends back in the 80s I think. Enjoyed the movie also. Tried reading his other book but didn’t connect with it.

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Paula

I read it many years ago when it first came out. Saw the movie too.

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Desneiges

A wonderful read!

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Monica

Liked the book better than the movie

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Jeanann

I didn’t read it but saw the movie that was beautiful done!

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Molly

Yes, and I’ve met the author. I’m from Iowa the author was friends with people I worked for years ago.

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KristineQuestion author

@Molly that is so awesome! I wish I could have had that opportunity.

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Myra

@Molly : Yes, I read it long ago. Loved Clint Eastwood in the movie… Meryl Streep..not so much

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Nena

@Molly Clint Eastwood was the perfect cast choice for this part ❤️

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Tina

No, but the movie is one of my absolute favorites!

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Diane

Didn’t love it.

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Deborah

I did love it!

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Barbara

I loved the movie too

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April

I haven’t read that book yet. Is it any good? How many chapters does it have? I’ve heard good and bad reviews about that particular book….and movie

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Janet

Loved the book and movie but you do have to be a hopeless romantic to enjoy it.

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Kris

Long time ago. Now I’m reading the Fixer up series by Kate Carlise. Love them

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Lennine

Good book.

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Lauri

There are two sequels to that book. Can’t remember their names, but they are excellent. Google it if you’re interested.

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Katie

Yes years ago, absolutely loved…
Sits on a pretty distressed table in my family room now along w it’s sequel A Thousand County Roads

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Katie

The movie is so good. Might even be better than the book and I rarely say that!
Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep

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Marilyn

Yes, I really enjoyed it. I didn’t know there were sequels, I will add them to my to-read list.

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Robyn

I loved it as well. Glad l read it before watching the movie. I didn’t love that.

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Susan

Loved the book. I didn’t care for the movie.

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Ruth

A great book

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Janet

I read it a long time ago.

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Jo

My favorite book and movie

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Jane

Yes, it was a good book as well as the movie with Meryl Streep (one of my favorite actresses) and Clint Eastwood.

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Karla

Yes it was good

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