Jeffrey Zaslow was a columnist for The Wall Street Journal and author of the New York Times bestseller The Girls from Ames. He was coauthor with Chesley Sullenberger on Highest Duty; with Representative Gabrielle Giffords and her husband on Gabby; and with Randy Pausch on The Last Lecture, the number one bestseller.
“Zaslow captures the joy, hope, love and magic.” (Top Pick) —
Bookpage
“A compelling and sincere chronology of the experiences, tragedies,
and love that led them to the shop. His narrative is sprinkled with
fascinating statistical information … and insights into the lives
and relationships of the four generations of Becker women who have
worked at the store … A study of individual lives and dreams, this
is recommended for casual readers and those with an interest in
cultural and social customs concerning marriage, women’s roles, and
parent-child relationships.” — Library Journal
"The Magic Room has all the makings of a cozy, nostalgic wedding
read. Tulle, check. Satin and organza, check. Bridezillas, drama
and tears? Yes, yes, yes….the highlight of the book is the comings
and goings of bride after bride through Becker's, Zaslow also
details the excitement and joy of getting married and the
commitment and dedication it takes to stay married."—Minneapolis
Star Tribune“Interesting, rewarding and heartbreaking”—The
Washington Post“Shows the poignancy in everyday love stories.”—The
New York Times“Forget bridezillas. A best-selling journalist
visits a small-town wedding shop to uncover the poignant dreams of
real women on the verge of commitment.”—O, the Oprah Magazine“A
tenderhearted portrait of a bridal store in a small Michigan
town... In a handful of their stories, Zaslow gently delineates the
changing lives of women and finds—in among the mishaps,
misunderstandings and tragedies that derail many
relationships—ample evidence of the enduring power of
marriage.”—People Magazine“The book itself — to use the manliest
possible term — is lovely. As lovely as a bride.” —Detriot
News“Anyone looking for happily-ever-afters will find plenty of
them here.”—Columbus Dispatch“Zaslow’s profile of the bridal shop,
from the geopolitics of dressmaking to the effects of TV shows like
Bridezillas, is almost as riveting as the bridal tales. The
author plucks at the heartstrings as he relates all the yearnings
of the brides-to-be and the travails they encounter on the way to
the altar.”—Kirkus Reviews“Tender and intimate.”—Publishers
Weekly“Zaslow captures the joy, hope, love and magic.” (Top
Pick)—Bookpage“A compelling and sincere chronology of the
experiences, tragedies, and love that led them to the shop. His
narrative is sprinkled with fascinating statistical information …
and insights into the lives and relationships of the four
generations of Becker women who have worked at the store … A study
of individual lives and dreams, this is recommended for casual
readers and those with an interest in cultural and social customs
concerning marriage, women’s roles, and parent-child
relationships.”—Library Journal
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