Courting Mr. Emerson (Hardcover)

from hes7

It's a romance of opposites in Melody Carlson's Courting Mr. Emerson and it proves to be a lot of fun. As their professions suggest (no offense intended), artist Willow West and retired teacher George Emerson could not be more different. She is a spontaneous free-spirit, while he is staid and set...

from nlpolak

Over the years, I've read a variety of Melody Carlson books. What I like about them all - and Courting Mr. Emerson was no exception - is that each plot is unique, relatable, and you come away with learning more about yourself or others as a result. Now that I can add Courting Mr. Emerson to that ...

from Tatoosh

In many ways “Courting Mr. Emerson” is equally about “Rescuing Ms. West.” Both are lonely and unhappy. George Emerson has reacted to disappointments in his life by withdrawing from meaningful social contact. Willow West's impulsive behavior has created an only slightly more satisfying outcome. Sh...

from claudia.castenir

Courting Mr. Emerson is true to Melody Carlson's writing style with quirky, endearing characters, a setting readers will want to truly visit, and a sense of poignancy. It is a story that one wants to walk into and join the cast of characters, to be a part of what unfolds. Mr. Emerson, a retiring ...

from milibrarian

George Emerson is retiring as an English teacher from Warner High, but he does not know how to deal with the change in his routine. He wants to avoid his overly-friendly next door neighbor, yet she is the only one who can teach him how to get in and out of his new hammock. He has also met the gra...