5 out of 5 quills A Book Review
The book is better than the movie….as it should be. I watched the movie (an iconic film) years (decades?) ago and took the lesson in the story very much to heart. I have tried to pay it forward when and where I can. Time pasted and then I discovered the book’s author, Catherine Ryan Hyde, when I read her book, Have You Seen Luis Velez? Only then did I learn that she was also the author of Pay It Forward. Full circle. I love when that happens. Not long ago I had the pleasure and honor of Interviewing Ms. Hyde.
A synopsis (which is not my style of reviewing) is unnecessary as everyone knows the premise of the story. Even fifteen years ago, Hyde was a brilliant writer. But, now reading her more current offerings I can say she improves like a fine wine. Which is all any writer wants for themselves; that they grow and improve. 
If you haven’t read the book, you must! If you won’t read the book, you must watch this wonderful movie. We all need lifting up during this terrible time in our country. The movie or the book will lift you up.
I am slowing reading through the entire collection of work by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Have You Seen Luis Velez? still remains my favorite to date. And that’s saying something!!
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