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Reunion: A Story Paperback – July 2, 2018

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It is February 1998. 33-year-old Jim Garraty is a respected history professor and bestselling author who lives in New York City. Popular with both students and readers, Jim has it all. Fame, a nice apartment in Manhattan, and a reputation as one of the best World War II historians in the U.S. But when he gets a cryptic email from his best friend from high school, Jim is forced to relive his past - and a trip to his hometown of Miami reopens old wounds he thought had healed long ago.
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    The Reunion Duology
  2. Print length
    51 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 2, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.13 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1722120479
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1722120474
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 51 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1722120479
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1722120474
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.13 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Alex Diaz-Granados

Alex Diaz-Granados

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Alex Diaz-Granados (1963- ) began writing movie reviews as a staff writer and Entertainment Editor for his high school newspaper in the early 1980s and was the Diversions editor for Catalyst, Miami-Dade Community College, South Campus' student newspaper for one semester. Using his experiences in those publications, Alex has been raving and ranting about the movies online since 2003 at various web sites, including Amazon, Ciao and Epinions.

In addition to writing reviews, Alex has written or co-written three films ("A Simple Ad," "Clown 345," and "Ronnie and the Pursuit of the Elusive Bliss") for actor-director Juan Carlos Hernandez. You can find his reviews and essays on his blog, A Certain Point of View.

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Thomas Wikman
5.0 out of 5 stars The big “what if”
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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A successful history professor is forced to confront the fact that he allowed a love interest to slip away because of insecurity as well as because of the lure of promising opportunities. This novella presents a profound “what if” scenario that is poignantly but beautifully told. It is a sad love story about regret and loss but also a story about friendship. The book reminds us about how differently a teenager and an adult views life and themselves and what the consequences could be.

The character development is excellent. The characters have personality and depth. The author describes the feelings and the thoughts of the characters in a manner that is both realistic and easy to relate to. The story is compelling and well written, it draws you in, and it has something important to tell us, especially young people.

I was planning to read it over a couple of days, but after I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down, so I read it in one sitting. Later on, I read it again, more than once, which is why I updated this review. It is a really great story, one of the best I've ever read, and you can read many times. I highly recommend it.
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Pete
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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A story that everyone can relate to.
A nostalgic trip about what could have been.
Very well written. A good read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Trip Down Memory Lane
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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In this bittersweet story of the innocence and naivety of youth, the reader is transported back to his or her own high school days. We've all been Jim. We've all had our Marty. Wrapping the story in today while jumping back to days past is not always easy to pull off, but it works here. A recommended read.
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Tommy Rupp
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story that draws you in.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
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I just read your book.
After the first few pages, I was hooked and just kept reading. If I stopped reading to do something else my mind kept wandering back to the story and wondering what was going to happen next.
Well done, I’m impressed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the book very much
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018
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I enjoyed the book very much. The author has written a coming of age story about older teens and the regrets some may have because of missed opportunities. Even thought it is a short story, the characters come alive on the page and you find yourself caring about them and identifying with their feelings. A collection of short stories by Alex Diaz-Granados would be a treasure.
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PJCAI
5.0 out of 5 stars A quick and easy read that will take you back to your youth
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
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A quick and easy read that will take you back to your youth. Very well written. I would love to see a full length novel from the author. He has wonderful writing skills and knows how to capture and hold the reader's interest.
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Priscilla Bettis
4.0 out of 5 stars A Nostalgic Look at High School Days
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
This is a nostalgic short story about a man, Jim, looking back on his high school days. He’s struggling with “what if” and “if only I’d” kind of thoughts. It’s a story we can all relate to.

I enjoyed the way Diaz-Granados played with the timeline. His story is not in chronological order which is not confusing at all. It adds another layer of interest.

My only quibble is the story has some summarizing sections which I would have rather seen played out (or even cut… were they necessary to the main story?).

Overall, “Reunion” is an engaging story. Glad I read it!

I read “Reunion” through Kindle Unlimited.
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Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Jim is a wonderful character who comes to life by bringing us his most personal thoughts.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
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This story brings you on a journey back to those days of high school. I really enjoyed walking down the halls with Jim and listening to his thoughts about his love, his memories of high school and what he felt. Thank you for a great read!!
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Meg learner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2018
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A lovely lyrical book and excellently written. It makes use of flashbacks, yet these are expertly woven into the story so that you always know where you are and how they contribute to the tale.This is quite a short read (I downloaded it to my Kindle and read it on my train journey) but it certainly packs a lot into the story and the idea is fresh and novel. I have not read a story like this before. It's not my normal type of reading material, as most of my reading these days is factual or business related but I really enjoyed it and was sorry when it was finished.

The book basically makes the point that it is better to be sorry for sins of commission, rather than regret sins of omission, yet it also shows how the angst of high school and teen fears get in the way of true love. One point I would make - I would LOVE to see a sequel to this, written from Marty's point of view. PLEASE?
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