Oprah raved about this book. I did not like it. That is an understatement. I loathed this book. I said as much on Amazon.com, prompting my first ever hate mail from a stranger. To me, the writing style was so sophomoric that it interfered with the story.

After getting e-screeched at, I rented the movie, determined to give it another chance. Disappointing. Even without the pretencious writing style, the story just didn't do it for me.

Here's my proposal. I will send this book to you, absolutely free. Just click the PalPal button to send me the postage (either $2.58 via media mail or $4.95 priority). It's the first edition hardback, in good condition. Read it. Let me know what you think. Don't hesitate to tell me I'm out of line.

First come, first serve. I will remove the button once this has gone. If, by some chance, someone else pays before I can do so, I will of course send the money back.

If this turns out to be a fun exercise, I may release a few more books into the internet wilderness.