About this title: Emma Horton from MOVING ON reappears in this novel, but she is dying of cancer. Her mother, Aurora Greenway, is fending off suitors. This book was made into the 1983 feature film starring Shirley MacLaine as Aurora, Jack Nicholson (as a composite of Aurora's several suitors), Debra Winger as Emma, and Jeff Daniels as Emma's husband Flap. The movie simplified the story somewhat and toned down Aurora's feisty, cantankerous character.
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Good. Spine is well creased. Covers show wear at the edges and corners. Good Grade C average reading copy. Binding is Mass Market Paperback. Used books may have price stickers. Most orders ship on the next business day. read more
Description: Good. Spine is well creased. Covers show wear at the edges and corners. Good Grade C average reading copy. Binding is Mass Market Paperback. Pages tanning. Used books may have price stickers. Most orders ship on the next business day. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780451126511ISBN:0451126513
Description: Good. 0451126513 Mass Market Paperback, previously read used book in good condition, apparent shelf wear, may have writing on inside cove..._ read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780451126511ISBN:0451126513
Description: Very Good. 0451126513 Mass Market Paperback, previously read used book in very good condition, may have slight worn corners and some shelf wea..._ read more
Description: Very Good + Movie tie-in, with picture of Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger on front cover and more pictures inside book. Slight crease on back corner. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Signet Book
Date Published: 1999-01
ISBN-13:9780451126511ISBN:0451126513
Description: Good. ***PLEASE NOTE: FILM TIE-IN MMPB EDITION (CONTAINS 8 PAGES OF MOVIE PHOTOS). MODERATE COVER WEAR. PGS ARE CLEAN, TIGHT, LIGHTLY TANNED. read more
"I read it because this was one of my favorite movies of all times.... the book is different but also fabulous.....just pull up a box of kleenex and start reading!!"
"I saw the movie years ago, and that probably influenced my evaluation of the book. The movie was SUCH a tearjerker, and the book just did not have that effect on me. Probably because I knew the ending. But also, I think, because (at least as I remember it), the character development was different in the movie. All that aside, it's a well told story. One thing I found particularly interesting was the meaning of the title. I had always interpreted the title in the sense in which that phrase is usually used--to refer to the terms we use for people we love, like "sweetheart," "honey," etc. Rather, the phrase refers to the terms, or conditions, under which we love people. And that's an altogether different thing."
"i read this one and Lonesome Dove. They were both great, but it was so many years ago and ive picked up larry's books since then and never got into them."
"What, I read this book? I must have because it was on a list of books I read while on pregnancy bedrest in 1997, but because I can't remember reading it, it must not have been outstanding. But I sure do remember the movie; it's one of my all-time favorites!"
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
