Integrated Chinese Level 1 Pt. 1, 2nd Ed. Textbook: Simplified Character Edition

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Integrated Chinese Level 1 Pt. 1, 2nd Ed. Textbook: Simplified Character Edition
Tao-Chung Yao , Yuehua Liu , Liangyan Ge , Yea-Fen Chen , Nyan-Ping Bi , and Xiaojun Wang
Manufacturer: Cheng & Tsui
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Since its release, Integrated Chinese has become the leading introductory Chinese textbook at colleges and universities around the world. The course works because it provides coordinated practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Integrated Chinese helps learners understand how the Chinese language functions grammatically, and how to use Chinese in real life--how to understand it on the street, speak it on the telephone, read it in the newspaper, or write it in a report.

Now this completely expanded and revised second edition contains updated, contemporary situations, new cultural notes, student-friendly grammar explanations, and an exciting new two-color design that makes learning and teaching even easier!

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LOVE IT!.......2007-01-30

I absolutely love this text. Grammar points are laid out clearly and vocabulary is very useful. I have seen and/or used a few different Chinese textbooks, and this is by far the best one I've come across. I highly recommend it.

Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2: Textbook, Simplified Characters, Second Edition

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Poorly done or maybe rushed second edition

Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2: Textbook, Simplified Characters, Second Edition
Tao-Chung Yao , Liangyan Ge , Yuehua Liu , and Nyan-Ping Bi
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The Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1 Textbook is appropriate for beginning students at the high school or college level, or for anyone seeking to communicate effectively in Chinese wherever it is spoken. This acclaimed, best-selling series is successful because it "integrates" all four language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Integrated Chinese helps you understand how the Chinese language works grammatically, and how to use Chinese in real life—how to understand it on the street, speak it on the telephone, read it in the newspaper, or write it in a report. The materials within Integrated Chinese's set of textbooks, workbooks, character workbooks, and audio CDs are divided into sections of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two types of exercises are used: traditional exercises (fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion, translation) to help learners build a solid grammatical foundation, and communication-oriented exercises (speaking drills, discussion topics, etc.) to prepare them to function in a Chinese language environment. Frequently, authentic materials written for native Chinese speakers and realia (newspaper clippings, signs, tickets, etc.) are used. Notes on language use and Chinese culture are found throughout the textbooks. Textbooks and workbooks are available in simplified or traditional characters.

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Poorly done or maybe rushed second edition.......2006-07-14

I purchased the level 1 part 1 traditional book and was happy with that purchase. However, I wanted to start learning the simplified characters and had seen the level 1, part 1 simplified first edition and liked THAT, so thought that the second edition would be fine....WRONG. The biggest complaint is that in the level 1, part 2, unlike part 1, the characters are entirely too small so that not only is recognition difficult but trying to write them out is almost impossible for the more complicated characters requiring 5 or more strokes.

Another pet peeve is that some chapters have cartoons that follow the dialogues, which is fine, but the characters in the cartoons are TRADITIONAL and NOT Simplified....! WHat's up with that?!

Additionally, I purchased the 4 cd's that accompany the book at a cost of almost $50 and they are of extremely poor quality. You can tell that someone has overlaped the original recordings and on top of that, in many cases, the additions do not follow the BOOK! There is additional vocabulary on the cd's for some chapters, and the vocabulary is NOT in the book! They clearly either rushed this second edition or did a very poor editing job.

I say check out OTHER resources before thinking about this book.

Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2: Workbook (Simplified Character Edition) (C&T Asian Languages Series.)

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A Great Text Book
Don't buy it!!
Excellent Supplemental Material for IC Users.

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The Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 Workbook contains exercises to accompany the material introduced in the Level 1 Part 2 Textbook and audio CDs. This acclaimed, best-selling series is successful because it "integrates" all four language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Integrated Chinese helps you understand how the Chinese language works grammatically, and how to use Chinese in real life—how to understand it on the street, speak it on the telephone, read it in the newspaper, or write it in a report. The materials within Integrated Chinese's set of textbooks, workbooks, character workbooks, and audio CDs are divided into sections of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two types of exercises are used: traditional exercises (fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion, translation) to help learners build a solid grammatical foundation, and communication-oriented exercises (speaking drills, discussion topics, etc.) to prepare them to function in a Chinese language environment. Frequently, authentic materials written for native Chinese speakers and realia (newspaper clippings, signs, tickets, etc.) are used. Notes on language use and Chinese culture are found throughout the textbooks. Textbooks and workbooks are available in simplified or traditional characters.

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A Great Text Book.......2006-03-10

As it's name indicated this set is "integrated". It is well structured, provids constant reviewing. In addition, because it's a college text book, there are many resources you can use to help you study.
The contents are every day Chinese that you can apply in your daily life. Some students of mine using this book can write Chinese notes after learning just a few lessons.

Don't buy it!!.......2006-01-14

The workbook is very boring and not useful at all. I would hihgly recommend the new integrated multimedia course that just came out, called Chinese Odyssey. My sister, roommate, and I have all been using it -- and it's a wonderful integrated approach to Chinese learning that makes language learning both fun and informative! Try the Chinese Odyssey! You'll love it!

Excellent Supplemental Material for IC Users........2003-11-16

On Integrated Chinese in General:

Integrated Chinese is one of two programs commonly used in U.S. University and College Chinese programs, and is, in my opinion, the best program for English speakers to learn Chinese that I've ever seen. [The other program, the Practical Chinese Reader series, is also reasonably good, but doesn't introduce the key grammar, writing and pronounciation rules from the beginning, doesn't focus as heavily on radicals early on as it should, and the sequence of lessons isn't as useful.]

Unlike so many other programs, IC doesn't just focus on speaking the language, but incorporates all areas that make learning a language complete (listening, speaking, reading and writing). But, what makes this program excellent isn't merely the integrated approach, but its sequence and methodology that lay a solid foundation to build upon, making learning the language much easier and faster.

On this workbook in particular:

This workbook is a very useful companion to the Integrated Chinese text book, giving you additional hands on, practical experience in listening to and speaking the Chinese language. NOTE: It primarily focuses on listening comprehension and reading exercises, which requires the workbook audio (cassette or CD). Reading comprehension, writing and grammar are covered to a lesser extent.

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A very good resource

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Horrible

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Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2: Textbook (Simplified Character Edition) (C&T Asian Languages Series.)
Yuehua Liu , and Tao-Chung Yao
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Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 is an advanced beginner-level textbook for students who have completed one semester of study at the high school or college level, or for anyone seeking to communicate effectively in Chinese wherever it is spoken. This acclaimed, best-selling series is successful because it "integrates" all four language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Integrated Chinese helps you understand how the Chinese language works grammatically, and how to use Chinese in real life—how to understand it on the street, speak it on the telephone, read it in the newspaper, or write it in a report. The materials within Integrated Chinese's set of textbooks, workbooks, character workbooks, and audio CDs are divided into sections of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two types of exercises are used: traditional exercises (fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion, translation) to help learners build a solid grammatical foundation, and communication-oriented exercises (speaking drills, discussion topics, etc.) to prepare them to function in a Chinese language environment. Frequently, authentic materials written for native Chinese speakers and realia (newspaper clippings, signs, tickets, etc.) are used. Notes on language use and Chinese culture are found throughout the textbooks. Textbooks and workbooks are available in simplified or traditional characters.

Customer Reviews:

A very good resource.......2007-09-05

I'm a beginner / intermediate learner and I found this book very useful.

I took 3 terms of a short course (one class per week for 20 weeks) and this was our prescribed textbook. I've since stopped attending the classes but instead I'm learning on my own (I can speak Cantonese but cant write Chinese) and still find this book useful.

In particular I like the way it reuses characters from previous lessons to help reinforce the ability to recognise characters, which I believe is one of the main hurdles to overcome.

Part 2 also cleverly prints the English translation at the back of the lesson so you are "forced" to read in Chinese.

All up, learning Chinese is definitely NOT easy and NOT like learning European languages. But if you put in the time and effort you will get the rewards and this textbook so far has been a great companion.

Why Are You Learning Chinese?.......2006-04-01

I completed the first volume of this textbook series and am halfway through the Part two volume of Level one. I also use the Workbook as a support for homework assignments, but didn't purchase the Character Workbook. For students who already have had an exposure to spoken Chinese, I also recommend the textbook Making Connections: Enhance Your Listening Comprehension in Chinese, also published by Cheng & Tsui. It is loosely based on Level one of Integrated Chinese and will expose you to real-life conversations. First-time users can also use the multimedia tutorial put online by the Language Center of the University of California at Berkeley.

My experience is that every language textbook has its flaws but that it is very important to stick to a given textbook until you have fully mastered it. How often have I seen learners jump from one method to the next without any coherence or plan in their studies! Above all, the key to a successful language acquisition is motivation. Without a strong focus and discipline, you won't get anywhere. You have to keep a clear picture of where you are heading, and provide for milestones along the way.

So why are you learning Chinese? people ask me. They know that I already speak Japanese and at least for some people it seems that the two languages are mutually exclusive, as if you had to choose between the Middle Kingdom and the Land of the Rising Sun. I tell them that the roots of the Japanese civilization are to be found in ancient China and that in order to know Japan well, you have to know China as well. Most Japanese would agree on this.

What I don't tell them is that China, not Japan, was my first love. When I was a kid I found in a closet at my grandmother's place a trove of novels by Pearl Buck that had ended up there for some reason (I don't think my grandmother ever went abroad, and she didn't know much about foreign places, but she certainly enjoyed reading, and Pearl Buck novels were quite popular in the fifties). I became fascinated by their depiction of complex family relationships, courage in the face of adversity, and palace politics, and read them all in a row. Later, at age ten or so, I discovered the detective stories of the Dutch diplomat and Chinese scholar Robert Van Gulik, and became a big fan of Judge Dee.

At about the same time, my father purchased as a birthday present to my mother the two hefty volumes of Outlaws of the Marsh that had just been published in a Pleiade edition. I don't think that my mother ever read them in full but I certainly made my honey out of it. Re-reading this wonderful but lengthy Chinese classic once every year became a kind of rite. I still come back to it from time to time.

- But the green Paradise of my childhood love, / Mais le vert paradis des amours enfantines,
That sinless Paradise, full of furtive pleasures, / L'innocent paradis, plein de plaisirs furtifs,
Is it farther off now than India and China? / Est-il deja plus loin que l'Inde et que la Chine ?

When I started studying at the university in Paris, I was determined to return to "the green paradise of my childhood love", to quote Baudelaire, and to complement my major in economics with extracurricular activities such as learning Chinese. Unfortunately the timing of the Chinese lessons didn't fit with my already packed weekly schedule. Japanese classes were compatible with it. Besides, the Japanese economy was booming (that was just before the bubble burst) and I thought knowing the language would certainly be an asset when entering the job market. So I took Japanese. But I kept my longing for China and the Chinese language in a corner of my mind, as something you save for the future. And now, fifteen years later, I am back at it.

And you, why are you learning Chinese?

Horrible.......2006-01-14

The grammar is not clearly explained; it's a mess. There's too much vocabulary that's overwhelming. Not useful at all if you want to learn Chinese. The language taught in the book is very artificial, and apparently not what Chinese people use in daily life. The Chinese taught is simply not practical. You won't be able to learn Chinese with this book.

The Best Mandarin Materials for Classrooms.......2005-12-09

These are great books. I have gone through several approaches to learning; software, audio cds, "bookstore" language learning books. These finally worked, but they are texts designed for use in a classrom. There were type-o's and simple drawings in the first edition of these books, but buyers should note, it is in SECOND edition. I have studied in both the US and China, where my teachers were very impressed with these books.
Their strength is the order in which new vocabulary is introduced and the frequency and intervals at which it re-occurs throughout the series. Compared with other materials I have used, these have the most well thought-out sequence. As a result, I retained more of the material I covered.
A self-motivated learner can employ them for individual study if they have the audio cds, and take time EVERY SINGLE DAY to work among the materials. A full set consists of the Textbook, Workbook, Character Workbook, and Audio CDs. Each "set" is available in three levels: Level 1 Part 1, Level 1 Part 2, and Level 2. However, if you are serious about learning a language like Chinese or Arabic (these are among the most difficult), you should use these materials in a university course where a teacher will guide your progress, coach pronounciation, and provide the discipline and cohesion essential for success.
In summary, this is a great series that makes a difficult language accessible. The order of presentation of the vocabulary is very well thought out, specifically the way the many homonymns in Chinese are dealt with. Do not be discouraged, but make sure you get the second editions! You cannot learn Mandarin by picking it up and setting it down every once in a while. But if you make it part of your day, you WILL be talking and writing in Chinese.

Integrated Frustration.......2005-11-03

I purchased Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2: Textbook (Simplified Charaters Edition). The title alone gives a hint at the many problems with this language series. Overly complicated for the information given. The textbook seems to be written without much cohesive planning, just slapped together dialogs with vocabulary lists and grammar "hints". Another very disappointing and frustration aspect of the series (I have ordered every version and "part") is the incredible number of mistakes and typographical errors. I have to rely on my Chinese friends to correct the book! I feel sorry for a student who doesn't have access to a native Chinese person to point out the errors. The English sentence examples are atrocious. Why didn't the author/publisher hire at least one English professor to even glance at this series?
My opinion is, from trying to study and learn from these books, that the authors got together and realized a need for such a text and decided it would be a great way to make money. There doesn't seem to be much of a desire to help students learn a foreign language, just put together a book and hope to sell lots. The illustrations alone prove this. They are terrible, sloppy and unprofessional. A graduate student in the University of Hawaii's art department could have done a job that wouldn't be embarrassing to look at.
I am indeed disappointed but since there is a limited number of Chinese instructional texts at the undergraduate level, I'm "stuck".

Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1: Textbook (Simplified Character Edition) (C&T Asian Languages Series.)

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You should avoid this book!!!
A Fully Integrated and Logical Approach to Learning Chinese
Good Chinese introductory

Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1: Textbook (Simplified Character Edition) (C&T Asian Languages Series.)

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You should avoid this book!!!.......2004-09-22

I am a native Chinese instructor teaching in the US. IC is a poorly wrtitten book with lots of typos and confusing English explanations of the Chinese grammar. This is not only my impression. Almost all my students complained to me about this. They often tell me that they couldn't understand what the book was saying and ask me to explain it in a more reader-friendly way. Don't get me wrong. Most of my american students have master degrees from prestigious universities. Besides a lot of Chinese usages in this book are out of date. This is a major problem as its very important for students to learn today's Chinese not the Chinese spoken in the 70s. Also the translation of the Chinese vocabulary is not accurate in many cases and very often misleading. So if you really want to learn proper Chinese, you should try another book.

A Fully Integrated and Logical Approach to Learning Chinese.......2003-11-16

All language components are introduced to the reader from the very beginning, and this text quickly gets to the basics of the language. Chinese characters and their Pinyin Romanizations in simplified Chinese are covered in a logical sequence that increases retention. [Traditional characters are included in the back of the text in Level 1, Parts 1 & 2, while they are provided along side the simplified characters in Level 2.] A good explanation of character formulation and stroke order (keys to writing/reading) and thorough coverage of pronounciation (keys to listening and speaking) get you going quickly.

An important note: Pinyin, unfortunately, does not always indicate pronounciation very well, so, for this program to really be effective, you need the textbook and accompanying audio at the very minimum. Trying to decipher Chinese sounds in writing is far from helpful. (Do you know what a bilabial aspirative plosive or a voiceless blade-palatal fricative are? If not, you won't get far without the accompanying audio.)

Using the workbook, workbook audio and character workbook make this a really complete learning sytem. I've been blown away by how much I've learned in a short time using this program. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone serious about learning Chinese.

Best of luck.

[This review refers to the Simplified Edition of the Integrated Chinese text book in particular, and the program in general. Level 1, Parts 1 & 2 are also available in a Traditional Character edition]

Good Chinese introductory.......2000-06-23

This book is good because: 1. it categorizes topics (shopping, hobbies, weather, etc) 2. it starts with characters and ends with dialogues 3. Nice fonts, both English and Chinese chars 4. It has index, about where to find specific characters in the book... 5. The index also has definition for each characters, sorta make the index itself a small dictionary 6. The grammar section explains not only the correct structure, but also the Chinese people 'normally' use in everyday use or custom, if you will.

Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2: Character Workbook (Simplified Character Edition)

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Like a Practical Road Map for Writing Chinese Characters

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The Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 Character Workbook introduces how to write Chinese characters in their correct stroke order, and accompanies the Level 1 Part 2 Textbook. This acclaimed, best-selling series is successful because it "integrates" all four language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Integrated Chinese helps you understand how the Chinese language works grammatically, and how to use Chinese in real life—how to understand it on the street, speak it on the telephone, read it in the newspaper, or write it in a report. The materials within Integrated Chinese's set of textbooks, workbooks, character workbooks, and audio CDs are divided into sections of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two types of exercises are used: traditional exercises (fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion, translation) to help learners build a solid grammatical foundation, and communication-oriented exercises (speaking drills, discussion topics, etc.) to prepare them to function in a Chinese language environment. Frequently, authentic materials written for native Chinese speakers and realia (newspaper clippings, signs, tickets, etc.) are used. Notes on language use and Chinese culture are found throughout the textbooks. Textbooks and workbooks are available in simplified or traditional characters.

Customer Reviews:

Like a Practical Road Map for Writing Chinese Characters.......2003-11-16

I've been very impressed with the Integrated Chinese language series since I began to use it just a few short months ago, and am completely amazed by how much easier these books make learning such a complex language. This character writing book is no exception.

The authors of this book have made a concerted effort to break down chinese characters in to memorable parts, focusing initially on key radicals (syllables) and more common components, then working up in a sequence that makes recognizing, learning and writing more complex characters much easier.

Each character in the book is given in Chinese and Pinyin with the English definitions. Character variations and traditional characters also given, when appropriate. Each character is then broken down into individual strokes and the correct stroke order for that character is shown (numbered). Each character is also accompanied with a row boxes for tracing the character, a row of boxes with gridlines, and a row of empty boxes, so that you can progress quickly, and you will know the correct way to write each character. This system makes learning chinese characters (and writing them correctly) surprisingly fast and easy.

One key note on this text: Because it is intended to be used with the text book, this text itself is missing a proper explanatation (and the names) of each type of stroke, the correct way to draw those strokes and the general rules on stroke order, which is included in the corresponding text book (pages 16-17 & 20). This isn't a problem if you use it with the text, however, if you do wish to use this book without the text, you'll need to find this information elsewhere. F.Y.I., you can find most of this information online, for free. One page where this is available can be found at

http://www.zhongwen.com/shufa/

Best of luck to you!

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Lacy gets a crash course on life, love, and families

Lacey Levine's family has changed since her parents' divorce. Her mother has turned into a health-food fanatic who wears tight clothes and goes out on dates with a guy named Vinnie. Her father is remarried, and his new wife has just had a baby. Lacey is struggling with the changes and trying to sort out her own crush on a jerk named David when she finds out her older sister, Rosie -- smart Rosie, cheerleader Rosie, Rosie with the angelic singing voice -- is pregnant. At first, it is Lacey alone who supports Rosie as she tries to decide what to do, but soon it becomes a family affair. Abortion seems the right choice until Rosie spends time with her new half sister and starts to think about the baby growing inside her, and even gives her a name -- Louisa. As the family draws together in helping Rosie sort out her options, Lacey discovers that, no matter how it may be configured, family is family. Judith Caseley has written a tender novel about sisters, decisions, and love in its many forms.

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Teen.......2003-11-03

A Review by Nichole

The Book Losing Louisa is told by Lacey the younger sister in the book. Lacey's life hasn't been going very well ever since her parents got divorced. Things just keep getting worse and worse. Lacey is living with her mother Lenora and her older sister Rosie. Her father is living with his new wife and has a baby on the way. During the nights at Lacey's house she hears noises coming from the basement and she is too scared to go down there and see what the noises are. Lacey's mother thinks that it is just the neighbor cats. The most shocking thing wasn't that it is finding out that Rosie is pregnant and they don't know weather to keep the baby or put it up for adoption. I like how this book has a lot of real teenage things going on and the events aren't fake they are real thing that do happen. I like teen books and this is a teen book so it was worth reading. I usually don't like reading books and I did like reading this book I got really in to it. The things that lacey and the rest of the family are going through are normal and some people who might read this book might be able to relate to things in the book.

I would recommend this book to those of you who like teen books or realistic books. You can really get in to this book and imagine the things going on and how the people are feeling.

Pure drivel.......2003-01-24

This book is the worst, trashiest book I have ever read. It was about topics that trashy people like to read and I wish I would have realized that sooner than when I actually started reading. Just nasty, dirty, messages which didn't lead out to one thing. Be smart, and get a different book instead. The only reason that I gave this book 2 stars was because I felt so dang sorry for it!! It's just one of those trashy teen novels people label literature. Try some REAL books instead.

An amazing book for teens AND adults.......2001-07-02

Losing Louisa is book about a 16 year old girl named Lacey who is coming to terms or has to come to terms with many things that have happened or are happening in her life. Her sister's pregnancy shatters Lacey's perception of her sister as a prim, preppy, good girl. Lacey's father, who has deserted her and her family for another woman, is living in a posh house and expecting a child with his new wife. Lacey's mother is dressing in tight clothes, going out with a body-builder named Vinnie, and acting much like a 16 year old herself. As for Lacey, she is dealing with the everyday pressures of growing up. The fact that her crush is turning out to be a jerk. Her mixed feelings about her father. The guy from the deli who has a crush on her.Lacey is dealing with a lot, but throughout this book she learns a lot too. So does the reader. In general the writting was clever and humourous,as was the story, but also serious at some moments and sad at others. This book was an incredibly good read and i would recomend it for anyone (teenaged or adult) who wants to read a great book.

A great Book for teens.......2000-07-31

Well this book is mostly for teens. It contains teen situations and curses, foul language, and teen stuff. Well, it begins with a girl named Lacey that has a crush on two boys but at the end of the book she stays with one. Her mom wears tight teenage clothes and divorces and dates. Rosie, Laceys Sister is pregnant and has to chose between adoption or abortion. Lacey's cat dies and she gets a half-sister which seems that makes her jealous. This is book has many surprises and suspenses. It deals with the teenage life and it is a very great young adult book. I recommend this book to everyone.

A superb read!.......1999-07-31

The struggles of Lacey and her potential love life, and Rosie and her decision about her growing baby can't help but keep you engrossed in the story. This is a great story of sisters who share their troubles and work to make it through.

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