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Pub Day Tuesday 5/26: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (25th Anniversary Edition)

Happy Pub Day to @ahoffmanwriter whose #PracticalMagic turned 25 today! (25th anniversary edition not pictured)



I came to Practical Magic the movie long before Practical Magic the book. For some reason I didn't read the book until 2010 while I was recovering from a sepsis infection that nearly caused me to lose my left kidney, with a fever was so high it damaged my heart. Both ate away my muscle mass. I was a mere "hours away from dying" by the time I arrived at the ER that July 5th. (And it was my husband The Marine who saved my life that morning without a doubt). I had followup surgeries that fall. My total recovery time was a year & a half to make sure the hole in my kidney healed fully and both heart and kidney functions returned to as normal as possible. During that time, while I couldn't do anything physical except the bare minimum, I was in an emotional and mental state of shock, not to mention physical pain. The only book I read during that time was Practical Magic. As soon as I finished reading, I'd start again. I have no idea why, but I am thankful for its companionship!



I still love and enjoy the movie, but the book will always be a favorite and hold a special place in my heart.



Have you read Practical Magic yet?

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