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| An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given | 
| Authors: Richard Carlson, Kristine Carlson
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (25 reviews)
Sales Rank: 4517
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 1401322573
Dewey Decimal Number: 158
EAN: 9781401322571
ASIN: 1401322573
Publication Date: December 18, 2007
Release Date: December 18, 2007
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 Inspiring, Insightful, and Uplifting . A cogent reminder ... Love Never Dies! August 7, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I discovered "An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love" by Richard and Kristine Carlson, on Amazon.com after purchasing "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. I enjoyed both books and highly recommend them. There are significant differences in both books even though they are dealing with the final stages of life ... while giving heartfelt thoughts to loved ones left behind.
While Randy Pausch knew he was dying, Mr. Carlson's book was more a hypothesis, which became a sudden reality three years later after giving letters of love to his wife on their eighteenth wedding anniversary. Some among us have chastised the authors because of the simplicity of their messages. I beg to differ. The complexity of thought is not important. I have often felt profound ideas and exquisite prose ... reveal their points without obfuscation. What can be more powerful, practical, and poetical, than this quote from Mr. Carlson? "You will be remembered most not from your accomplishments in life, but for how well you lived and how much love you carried in your heart".
Mrs. Carlson answers him back (hypothetically) with her own thoughts on paper. The letters between these two marvelous people are sensitive, compassionate, and almost too personal to read. She has elected to share them with fans of Mr. Carlson's work for the greater good of society. I for one am thankful for the privilege.
Initially I was going to write this review from another perspective. I thought by focusing on his death, the author created a self-fulfilling-prophecy; until I read this quote from Mrs. Carlson: "I never dreamed I would be able to live an hour without Richard and truthfully after an initial death wish upon learning that that hour was now, the image of my daughters came to me, I knew I had to and I would go on." It reminded me in a meaningful way ... we, all of us, need to serve (and love) something greater than ourselves. Therein lies the wisdom of the message and the poignancy of the book. Reviewed by: Reginald V. Johnson, Upper Saddle River, NJ
An Hour to Live...An Hour to Love June 24, 2008
An inspiring and profound reading. Can't help considering one's own mortality and preparation for that day. A reference booklet for one's life......
Erica Asahan Great Book List May 24, 2008
When I first open the, I knew it's going to be good. But as I read on, I will have to say, that the book is great! I admire the widow and her children for the courage and love that they have for each other. I have not even made it to the second paragraph and I just started bawling my eyes out. The part where they were at a beach watching the sunset while her tears rolls down her face was something I had placed myself to and felt her pain. I wished that the book went on, I love it so much, very touching. It's a message to all, that no matter life without true love is meaningless. Thank you very much Mrs. Carlson for sharing us your wonderful experience with Mr. Carlson. Thank you and I admire your soul!
 Sweet thought, but..... May 20, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased two of these little books online, one for my Mother and one for my Husband. I wanted my Mom to fill out one and return it to me, the other I planned on giving to my Husband on Father's Day.
This is one of those times I wished I'd looked over the book in person first. They are pretty, but not functional. The blank pages at the back, where you are to write your own message to a loved one, are much to small. I would suggest that if you wanted to present a longer message to a loved-one, you would want to buy a "journal" type of book that is already blank, yet bound with a pretty cover. "An Hour to Live" just won't work.
Also, I felt as if I were reading something very personal from a husband to a wife, or someone's diary without their permission. That was a turn off for me.
Richard Carlson's books May 16, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased "An hour to live, An hour to love" because it was written by Richard Carlson and I have really enjoyed so many of his books. I was not aware when I purchased the book that he had died. What a beautiful memorial to him and his family. I read the book twice within a few days of receiving it and couldn't stop crying. It is so beautiful! Also really got me thinking about my own mortality. Absolutely wonderful book!
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