A Most Interesting Man
Remembering A Mentor45 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Loved the way you told the story with the repeated "I'll never ask for anything again" motif. ! With knowing Clark Gable, that puts his birth year a long time ago so he didn't die recently, right? But he certainly was an interesting man who survived getting polio and even continued to walk with God afterwards.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Loved the way you told the story with the repeated "I'll never ask for anything again" motif. ! With knowing Clark Gable, that puts his birth year a long time ago so he didn't die recently, right? But he certainly was an interesting man who survived getting polio and even continued to walk with God afterwards.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you very much for your kind review, Jim did die in 1995.He was seventy.
Comment from bob cullen
What an uplifting story. I would love to hear more about this magnificent human being. In this short piece you have for me, described a character who is worthy of a complete book. And it would be a book I'd love to read. You too strike me as a quality. Please notify me when the book becomes available. You are also a quality writer.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2022
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What an uplifting story. I would love to hear more about this magnificent human being. In this short piece you have for me, described a character who is worthy of a complete book. And it would be a book I'd love to read. You too strike me as a quality. Please notify me when the book becomes available. You are also a quality writer.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2022
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Wow, thank you for the six stars!!! There was much to be told about Jim, I am not sure I am the one to tell it. He was also a writer, he wrote a book, "Stone Bruise". You might be able to find it. It is fiction, but some of it is based on his life, but no reference to polio. If you do find the book, you will also find he was a good writer too. Thank you for your kind remarks
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed reading your work. Your writing seems honest and raw. The artwork you chose works well at adding emotion to your piece. I hope you keep writing and submitting your work.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2022
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I enjoyed reading your work. Your writing seems honest and raw. The artwork you chose works well at adding emotion to your piece. I hope you keep writing and submitting your work.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2022
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I appreciate your review and your time to read the story! Terry.
Comment from joann r romei
This was an excellent story of this incredible man, its a shame he passed away after all his accomplishments, he certainly had a full life and that is the most important thing all of us strive for.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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This was an excellent story of this incredible man, its a shame he passed away after all his accomplishments, he certainly had a full life and that is the most important thing all of us strive for.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Thank for reading and reviewing, he was a heck of a person. Terry.
Comment from RGstar
I love the poetic ending of it all, and the balance of something worthy, something giving, and something worth all thoughts.
Even if true, there is a touch of heart in the way written.
A very well done.
The message as worthy.
My best.
RGstar
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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I love the poetic ending of it all, and the balance of something worthy, something giving, and something worth all thoughts.
Even if true, there is a touch of heart in the way written.
A very well done.
The message as worthy.
My best.
RGstar
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Wow, Thanks for the six-star rating. Coming from the best poet on this site that is indeed a high compliment! Thank you. Terry.
Comment from Spitfire
What a remarkable story and what an awesome writer you are. I hope you submitted this to Chicken Soup for the Soul. Jim had some very famous friends starting with Clark Gable. Hard to believe that he overcame terrific odds, but it can happen. Love the ending.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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What a remarkable story and what an awesome writer you are. I hope you submitted this to Chicken Soup for the Soul. Jim had some very famous friends starting with Clark Gable. Hard to believe that he overcame terrific odds, but it can happen. Love the ending.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Wow, Thank you for the six stars!!! Jim was a most unique man. Thank you for your review. Terry.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Jim was a remarkable man for his deep faith, his strength in facing adversity and it appears also that people were drawn to him for his kindness and personality.
Very well done in introducing this man and telling of his bargaining with God. I think what God gave him was the determination to succeed.
I love how you ended it by having God repeat Jim's words to him.
Best wishes and regards,
mary
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Jim was a remarkable man for his deep faith, his strength in facing adversity and it appears also that people were drawn to him for his kindness and personality.
Very well done in introducing this man and telling of his bargaining with God. I think what God gave him was the determination to succeed.
I love how you ended it by having God repeat Jim's words to him.
Best wishes and regards,
mary
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much for your kind review. Terry.
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You are very welcome
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This was such a great story and tribute to an old friend. He must have been a great man. For one thousand people to attend any funeral, they had to stand out in the community. I really enjoyed this story. Good luck.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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This was such a great story and tribute to an old friend. He must have been a great man. For one thousand people to attend any funeral, they had to stand out in the community. I really enjoyed this story. Good luck.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, a very kind review! Terry.
Comment from Bridge
A very well written piece. Jim certainly had a life full of hardships. His faith in God definitely helped him. An inspiring story to read.
With regards and best wishes
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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A very well written piece. Jim certainly had a life full of hardships. His faith in God definitely helped him. An inspiring story to read.
With regards and best wishes
Comment Written 27-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, very kind of you! Terry.
Comment from Janice Goldfarb
This is great. It made me feel like I knew, Jim. It shows just how special he was and how things like money are not as important as remembering someone is. The recognition of what he did throughout his life is great.
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2022
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This is great. It made me feel like I knew, Jim. It shows just how special he was and how things like money are not as important as remembering someone is. The recognition of what he did throughout his life is great.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, very kind of you. Terry.
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You are very welcome