Definitely a made-for TV movie. I think the writers glossed over how difficult it is to recover after a fire but it was still an uplifting movie.
Austin Marques, Christian Eric Billings, David Rasner
Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read. Despite his goodwill, problems in the neighborhood threaten his esta...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006
Stats: 42 reviews
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January 24, 2009
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May 1, 2009
Heartwarming, if I have the means, I'll surely do the same thing of helping others
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November 3, 2007
Typical Hallmark fare - but enjoyable. Nice role for James Earl Jones who plays this toned down but very expressive as his thoughts cross his face. Story of a successful businessman who honors his wife's final wishes by opening a "reading room" in the tough neighborhood where he ...( read more)
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