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I could not put this book down!!!!

Doris’s red address book was a gift from her father before he passed away unexpectedly. Now she is 96 years old and looking back on her life and the names (many of them dead) in her book. The Red Address book is about Doris recalling the people in her life that have had both positive and negative effects on her life as she prepares for her own inevitable death.

The Red Address Book was an emotional roller coaster and I did not want to get off. The idea that Doris wants to write down her memories, so the people in her life are not forgotten, is heartwarming. There were many times while reading this book that I was reminded of my grandmother and her personal stories. Doris shows us that life can be messy, but also filled with joy. She is also a reminder to take the time to talk to your older relatives and spend time with the people you love.