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Seventeen Ways to Eat a Mango

A Discovered Journal of Life on an Island of Miracles

By Joshua Kadison

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| Hardcover | 9780786864577

Book Description

This extraordinary novel in the form of a "discovered journal" tells the story of J., a young botanist who is sent to the remote tropical island of Sakahara to explore the possibility of installing a mango cannery for a multinational corporation. J. has every intention of collecting the necessary saContinue

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I first found this book at the library when I was in high school. They say to never judge a book by its cover but that is what I did. I saw this book and thought it was beautiful. I loved the different shape and how it looked worn but warm. I finished it in three hours under a tree and decided I ... (continue)

I first found this book at the library when I was in high school. They say to never judge a book by its cover but that is what I did. I saw this book and thought it was beautiful. I loved the different shape and how it looked worn but warm. I finished it in three hours under a tree and decided I had to own it.
Anytime I'm feeling down I will read this book. It is a short read, but it has really helped me through some hard times such as the loss of my father. The words are simple but I find them insightful. I also like the notion that I happened across a journal meant for someone else. It seems extra special that way. This will always be my favorite book.

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