In a message dated 9/19/2007 10:18:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jlmicek@verizon.net writes: I've read sections of the book, which is an incredibly moving tribute to Sheffield's late wife, who died a few years back. The two of them spent their relationship making mix tapes for each other, and Sheffield uses them as signposts for their relationship. In lesser hands, it might have been an incredibly hackneyed premise, but he carries it off with style and sensitivity. His love for his wife really shines through. john micek. Hey! I've read this book and I must admit that it was extremely good. The only part that I didn't dig was that I think he (oe was it she) had supposedly gone to Yale in the story which kind of tarnished the characterization for me a bit. It's a personal thing. MB ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com