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The Bridges of Madison County

by Robert James Waller

Published: 1995-09-01
Mass Market Paperback : 224 pages

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Introduction

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.

Editorial Review

When Robert Kincaid drives through the heat and dust of an Iowa summer and turns into Francesca Johnson's farm lane looking for directions, the world-class photographer and the Iowa farm wife are joined in an experience of uncommon truth and stunning beauty that will haunt them forever. The romantic classic of the 1990's.

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by Germaine J. (see profile) 12/05/18

"Bridges of Madison County"by Gracie L. (see profile) 11/06/11

I read this book a long time ago (way before the movie came out) and then again, recently. The book never fails to move me. The movie doesn't do it justice.

The book is about a woman, F

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"Would anyone like directions ? :O)"by Lori S. (see profile) 02/17/09

Loved this book, but I think this is one case where I preferred the movie to the book. I think the movie gives the character "Francesca" more depth and warmth. I feel, with all of my heart, that Francesca... (read more)

"Francesca doen't go looking for an affair in her ordinary farm life, but it happens and she has to make a choice."by Lisa M. (see profile) 02/17/09

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