Review of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006) by Edwina H — 25 Feb 2009

A bit slow but very intriguing. Very touching in an unsuspecting way.

This review of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006) was written by Edwina H on 25 Feb 2009.

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kurt A (82) on 12 Nov 2008

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