A Book to Read and Love: Three Junes - Julia Glass - Summary and Review

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A short summary of Three Junes:

The lives of the McLeods.

"Of all the virtues, discretion began to seem the most rewarding: It kept people guessing and sometimes, by default, admiring"

Questions to ponder while reading Three Junes:

How is your relationship with your parents?

Do you have a pet?

My thoughts about Three Junes:

Family relationships are always great fun to read about.

I am a little in love with Dennis.

I sometimes wish I owned a bookstore.

Location: Bella Vista, AR, USA

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