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Soft in the Head
Soft in the Head | Marie-Sabine Roger
12 posts | 9 read | 7 to read
A humorous, heartwarming story follows the intellectually dim-witted 45-year-old Germain as he meets and slowly gets to know 85-year-old Margueritte, who sits in the park every day watching the pigeons and reading. She speaks to him as an equal, something his friends rarely do, and reads to him, sparking in him a previously undiscovered interest in books and reading. When she reveals to Germain that she is starting to lose her eyesight to macular degeneration, he is inspired for the first time in his life to work at reading so that he can read fluently to his new friend.
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LadyElaine
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I do love a book about loving books! Hour 9ish of my #24in48 day. Hoping to finish this one tonight!

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mellissimo
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What a wonderful little book! It's written so lovely from Germains perspective. Definitly a book that will touch your heart. ❤ (sorry for the bad image quality, don't want to post german book covers all the time and this was the best the internet had to offer..)

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mellissimo
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tea and a good book - perfect after work treatment! I had a difficult day at work today. Now I need to hide behind a book for while to relax.

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mellissimo
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I absolutly love the cover of my german version of 'Soft in the head'. I read only three pages so far and I'm already in love with this book! 😍

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BookNAround
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My heart is already aching for Germain, the intellectually challenged narrator and I hope that 85 year old Margueritte is the true friend he needs.

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Gleefulreader
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What a sweet, lovely little book. The story of Germain, a barely literate lunk of a man, and the friendship he strikes up with Margueritte, an 85-year old former scholar. Your heart will break for Germain and the many opportunities he has missed due to years of neglect by his mother and other adults who should have treated him better. It is a story about the power of books and words and kindness, and how it is never too late to change your life.

shawnmooney I'm already verklempt, after reading your review and the plot summary! Sounds right up my alley! 8y
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Gleefulreader
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I quite like Germain's observations.

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Gleefulreader
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Waiting room reading. (I am hopelessly unfaithful when it comes to books. I started this one today because the hardcover of To The Bright Edge of the World is just too darned heavy for my bag.)

BookishTrish Oh me too! 8y
Amandajoy That's why I usually wait for paperbacks. I'm behind the hype, but at least my purse is light! 8y
Notafraidofwords @Amandajoy same 🙌🏼 8y
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reneelyons
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Thank you Costco!

Reviewsbylola I just picked up The Undergeound Railroad at Costco yesterday. I was finally there without my husband--he usually drags me by the books at lightening speed. 😂 8y
reneelyons Haha, I know that feeling! @Reviewsbylola I use shopping at Costco as an excuse to check out books 😜 8y
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Amyegia
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Such a sweet book! And quick to read. Perfect to pass a few summer afternoons.

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Amyegia
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New birthday book!! I'm in love already. 😍

shawnmooney Wow, sounds totally up my alley! 8y
Amyegia @shawnmooney Mine too! 8y
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ramyasbookshelf
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A short, quick, light and easy read about 45 yr old Germain who is kinda 'soft in the head'. It revolves around an unlikely friendship between him and an 85 yr old lady he meets in the park.. Very heart warming and very cute.