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The Light of Amsterdam
The Light of Amsterdam | David Park
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It is December in Belfast, Christmas is approaching and three sets of people are about to make their way to Amsterdam. Alan, a university art teacher, goes on a pilgrimage to the city of his youth with troubled teenage son Jack; middle-aged couple Marion and Richard take a break from running their garden centre to celebrate Marion's birthday; and Karen, a single mother struggling to make ends meet, joins her daughter's hen party. As these people brush against each other in the squares, museums and parks of Amsterdam, their lives are transfigured as they encounter the complexities of love in a city that challenges what has gone before.
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Libby1
Libby1
The Light of Amsterdam | David Park
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#RecommendsDay

This book follows the stories of a number of characters who happen to be on a trip to Amsterdam. I was drawn to the book because of its setting, and was pleasantly surprised that it was written by a Northern Irish author I'd never read before.

I'm an American of Dutch extraction living in Northern Ireland, so those were some fun coincidences!

Give David Park a try. His writing is so beautiful and heartfelt.
#NorthernIreland

CouronneDhiver Cool. That's a neat connection 8y
saresmoore This sounds great! Thanks for sharing. 8y
LeahBergen I picked this up in Amsterdam when I ran out of reading material (and really enjoyed it). 8y
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Libby1 @CouronneDhiver - I thought so, too! (I've been praying for you ❤️) 8y
Libby1 @saresmoore - I loved it! Hope you're well and enjoying your current read. 8y
Libby1 @LeahBergen - how cool is that! 😃 8y
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justkreth
justkreth
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He had come too late to realize that they [children] wanted cornerstones wedged tight no matter how much they might revel against the foundations which you sought to offer their life or the boundaries you tried to give them.

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justkreth
justkreth
The Light of Amsterdam | David Park
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My local indie had to move earlier this year - moved for a few months to a temp location - and reopened in the permanent location today. I want to buy all the books!

MrBook I'm with you on that sentiment! 😊👍🏻 9y
Libby1 This is a wonderful book. I live in #NorthernIreland, and am proud of this local author. 8y
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justkreth
justkreth
The Light of Amsterdam | David Park
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He didn't even know why he was crying. He hadn't cried since childhood-not even the night Susan told him she was leaving him-so it was a strange & unsettling sensation.

justkreth Perhaps it was for George, perhaps it was for the past. For everything that gets lost, all the things which you should have taken more care. 9y
MrBook Sounds interesting. 9y
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