If you’ve ever experienced the one true love of your life, a love that for some reason could never be, you will understand why readers all over the world were so moved by this small, unknown first novel that they made it a publishing phenomenon and #1 bestseller. The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca … Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood dream, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY gives voice to the longings of men and women everywhere-and shows us what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.
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I do not read many books in one sitting but this is one that I do remember I read in one afternoon. Wonderful story, could not put it down.
I have lived in Iowa my entire life and never had read this book until now. I have lived in the Des Moines area since 1999 and never visited Winterset until a week ago! And as of this moment, I have never seen the movie version of this book. While visiting the Roseman Bridge, we went to the gift shop now located there and my husband bought me the …
A great read from long ago. The unforgettable characters meet, feeling an immediate attraction to one another. The intensity of their feelings & the longing to always be together when possible, underlies the loneliness that will always be a part of their life. A riveting story made into a very good film.
The book and the movie are favorites on mine. Originally read the book as I had seen the Bridges of Madison County while on a trip through Iowa.
I lpved it! I read the book and its sequel 3 times and saw the movie which was also a real gem
How many others identify with the characters in this story? It was a wonderful read.
There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet and a seemingly infinite number of ways to combine them, to portray every emotion a human experiences.
If there is one overarching sentiment I appreciate after reading this book, it’s that the simple beauty of romance can never be fully captured with inky black symbols, even if they are …
One of my all time favourites. This is a slow burning story. Atmospheric and very haunting.
The tale of a woman who thought she was happy in her life until she met someone who connected with her on a whole new level. And of a man who couldn’t forget her.
It is about choices. About doing what is right, or what you perceive as right, when …
I have this book several times and just feel like I’m part of the story. Amazing
This is the first book I have read over many times and also have recommended to friends and even have them copy’s of it. It may not be for every one but it was for me and until this day it is my favorite book.
They were not in love. They were in lust.
Loved this book – the movie was poorly cast and didn’t do it justice in my opinion. I could read this over and over!!!!
I loved this book. It is one I have read many, many times over and will read again. Two grown children discover their deceased mother’s past – one they never suspected.
I too learned about my own mother’s past – set in a very different environment which prompted me to write a novel in memory of her life. I entitled it IMPERILLED at it is …
I loved this book. It was sad in spots, but a realistic story for sure. I would recommend this one for sure. The book is much better than the movie, and the movie is great!
Another book that is perfect in its own way, telling an iconic story of impossible love.
A true romance with great feeling of longing and desire.
Lovely and interesting story, beautifully written. Wonderful characters. They are written so much more in depth than they are portrayed in the movie. I enjoyed the book as much, or more so, than the film….and I have watched the film several times over the years. Now, I re-read the book ….it’s a keeper.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve read this book. Such depth and intensity of love, it makes me cry every time. If you only watched the movie, you’re missing the most important part of the story.
Such a great read!
Just a really good love story.