Other People's Love Letters by Bill Shapiro (Editor) - AARP The Magazine Books

Other People' s Love Letters

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ABOUT THE BOOK From e-mails to scribbled notes to thoughtfully composed letters, the messages in Other People’s Love Letters offer an irresistible look at the love lives of 150 people you’ve never met. Former Life magazine editor Bill Shapiro started collecting love letters after he found an old letter belonging to the woman he was dating. What did it mean to her, he wondered—and why do some people throw away their love letters while others hold on to them? To find out, he gathered letters from friends and acquaintances, ending up with a unique assortment that captures a range of emotions about intimate relationships—from mushy declarations of “I’ll love you forever” to sad parting shots when romance has ended. Take a peek at the following missives originally intended for a lover’s eyes only. For more, go to . Letters reprinted from Other People's Love Letters by Bill Shapiro. 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House,Inc. Check out all the great content on our Books channel Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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