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No one can resist alove letter Love letters are largely a lost and forgotten art. Notlong ago suitors used the written word to work magic, and peoplewere swept off their feet by a sweet, sincere note.How to Write aLove Letterteaches us, once again, how to reinvent this mostmeaningful of arts. In today's rushed, individualistic society,love letters are more potent than ever before. They embody andconvey the mysterious, the unexpected, and the most utterlythoughtful. A love letter can be anything--from a brisk, casualE-mail asking a love interest to coffee to a handwritten marriageproposal that will serve as a family treasure always. Fun,flirtatious, intimate, provocative--a love letter can be any andall of these things. Even the simplest letter can cause a stir.Barrie Dolnick and Donald Baack have collected a wide range ofletters--from old family keepsakes to casual and proper officeE-mails. The authors demonstrate and explain, to both women andmen, that writing a love letter is about turning sincere affectionor intrigue into a unique, cherishable gesture, no matter how smallthe occasion or how short and uncomplicated the note. Whetheryou're shy and have trouble expressing your feelings face to face,or you're a romantic at heart who wants to learn more effectiveways to communicate, How to Write a Love Letter is your ultimateinspiration and guide. Go ahead. Fan the flames of a fledglingromance, or tell your husband of forty years that you still adorehim as much as you did the day you first married him. Words aresexy, romantic, and wondrous. Letters are legacies. Learn the arttoday, and improve your life. Julie, My life is starting to becomedifferent, even if my days seem the same. And I must confess thatit's you who has changed my outlook. You have opened my eyes tosome amazing new possibilities. Your touch is so gentle, yourkisses are so delicious, and your body is soft when it pressesagainst me. I will forever be filled with a new sense of wonder andjoy, because you have shared these things with me. I must confessthat in some ways I feel inadequate. Can I match your gentleness?Can I give any feeling as warm and secure as the one you havebestowed on me? You have chosen to show me such strong passioncombined with such sweet affection, and I can only hope you feel aglimpse of the same from me. Our time together is very special.There are very few moments that a man knows will linger with himfor the rest of his life, and you have already given me many. Thankyou for being such an extraordinary part of my life. I hope we willcontinue this journey together for a long time to come. John