This is a Blog Her Book Club paid review of The Magic Room by Jeffery Zaslow. The opinions expressed here, however, are mine.
Every single
woman including myself have at one point in time dreamed of what their wedding
dress will look like. Some like me have drawn it out and just waiting for the
day the right man would ask their hand in marriage.
The book,
TheMagic Room, tells a compelling
story of three generation of women in Michigan who have succeeded in turning many
ducklings into swans through the art of choosing the right dress for the bride
since the1930's.
A very
inspirational and emotional book, that focuses not only on the physical
attributes of these brides but also on their inner workings regarding their upcoming
wedding. As each of these brides stepped
into their chosen dress and gaze into the mirror-they not only see how radiant
they look but how far they have come. The feelings of pain, love, grief, loss, tears,
and lateness-all of these resound not only in their thought but also within
those around them. A simple fact is
stated through this- love and marriage is magical.
This book
cannot be read and easily discarded because the message in it is deep. The
message is rooted in determination for success, continuity, empowerment and
love. For 70 years, the Becker’s Bridal’s have survived the ever changing economic
tides and fashion trends.
After my
reading, I am especially drawn to the Otto girl’s story and their unconventional
willpower. A lot can be said about the different stories and the way it is told
is very enthralling. There was a point where I could not help but cry as I read
and share in each of these women stories.
I totally
enjoyed reading this book. It gave me a chance to see into the minds of various
women on the brink of commitment, the joy that comes with finding the perfect
dress and the essential role of a mother in all these. I highly recommend this
book to all women and fathers of daughters.
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