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Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom
Elaine Jackerson has found herself in quite a predicament. Her husband, Bob, is sleeping with his secretary, her daughter is experimenting in the backseat with random boys, and her eight year old wants nothing to do with her. In an attempt to get herself out of her midlife rut, Elaine joins the Herschel Grammar School PTA. Little does she know, Suni Calverson, the current president has handpicked her to be the newest member of the group. As soon as the ink is dry on the signup sheet, Elaine is thrust into a world that she never knew existed. A world where the PTA gets things done with blackmail, bribes, threats and quite possibly guns. After stumbling across her husband and his secretary humping in his office, Elaine turns to the only friends she Suni and her henchmen. They convince her to let them “take care” of Bob. Elaine agrees to the plan, as long as no one dies. Unfortunately for Elaine, Suni has other plans. Before Elaine can sleep off her Mojitos, her children have been kidnapped and Bob has disappeared. Afraid that Elaine will go back on her word, Suni forces her onto a plane to hide out in a posh suite in Las Vegas that belongs to the famous French landscape photographer Gerard Ilg. Determined to get her children back and avoid jail, Elaine spends her time in Sin City vacillating between planning her escape and trying to stay out of the arms of the much younger, very hot, very Hawaiian limo driver Benjamin Oliana. Does he care for Elaine, or is she just another notch on his Billabong belt? What about her famous host who keeps encouraging her to “find her passion”? Gerard is a man of the world—a man that knows Suni. Can he be trusted? More importantly, can she sort out her feelings, take down the PTA Mafia, and go home to her children?
208 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 2011
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About the author
Elsie Love
3 books11 followers(See also E.B. Loan)
Elsie Love lives in the western suburbs, a mere stone's throw from the great city of Chicago. She resides in her garden cottage with her husband, children, and numerous animals that require constant care.
"Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom" is her third novel. Her fourth book, "Sixty Pounds of Sh*t & Counting", is a work in progress and should be ready by next spring.
In her spare time, Elsie lunches with the ladies, vacuums, and dreams of running away to paradise to live as a woman of luxury and extravagant means.
(Come on...nobody's that perfect. For the real scoop on Elsie, check out her blog)
Elsie Love lives in the western suburbs, a mere stone's throw from the great city of Chicago. She resides in her garden cottage with her husband, children, and numerous animals that require constant care.
"Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom" is her third novel. Her fourth book, "Sixty Pounds of Sh*t & Counting", is a work in progress and should be ready by next spring.
In her spare time, Elsie lunches with the ladies, vacuums, and dreams of running away to paradise to live as a woman of luxury and extravagant means.
(Come on...nobody's that perfect. For the real scoop on Elsie, check out her blog)
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July 26, 2011
2.5 stars
Elaine Jackerson's life is slipping through the cracks every which way she turns, her husband is sleeping with his bimbo, blonde, barbie of a secretary at the office, her teenage daughter Lexi is getting more action then she is, and her youngest son wants nothing to do with his embarassing mom. Through an odd set of circumstances Elaine is brought in to be the newest member of the PTA, but what she dosen't know is how their ring leader Suni is linked to a mafia mob and has some dark secrets of her own.
While this books premise is really unique and different, I felt it to be a little too over the top. The suburban housewifes having a mob connection and living a life of crime was a bit too far-fetched for me. I felt like the story didn't move smoothly and each 50 or so pages I felt like I was reading a completly different story. The characters also bothered me, I couldn't find one that I was actually rooting for or felt for, they all kind-of just feel flat in my opinion.
I don't think that this was a bad story, and I did enjoy it, I just think because I read so many books, that i've been spoiled by a lot of Really Amazing novels and this wasn't one that fit in that catagory for me. It was a fun, interesting story though, and unlike any other chick lit book i've ever read, I don't think you should only read my review and write this novel off. In fact, I seem to be the only Goodreads review that isn't a hundred percent positive, so obviously this is just my opinion and you might love this book like everyone else.
Elaine Jackerson's life is slipping through the cracks every which way she turns, her husband is sleeping with his bimbo, blonde, barbie of a secretary at the office, her teenage daughter Lexi is getting more action then she is, and her youngest son wants nothing to do with his embarassing mom. Through an odd set of circumstances Elaine is brought in to be the newest member of the PTA, but what she dosen't know is how their ring leader Suni is linked to a mafia mob and has some dark secrets of her own.
While this books premise is really unique and different, I felt it to be a little too over the top. The suburban housewifes having a mob connection and living a life of crime was a bit too far-fetched for me. I felt like the story didn't move smoothly and each 50 or so pages I felt like I was reading a completly different story. The characters also bothered me, I couldn't find one that I was actually rooting for or felt for, they all kind-of just feel flat in my opinion.
I don't think that this was a bad story, and I did enjoy it, I just think because I read so many books, that i've been spoiled by a lot of Really Amazing novels and this wasn't one that fit in that catagory for me. It was a fun, interesting story though, and unlike any other chick lit book i've ever read, I don't think you should only read my review and write this novel off. In fact, I seem to be the only Goodreads review that isn't a hundred percent positive, so obviously this is just my opinion and you might love this book like everyone else.
July 31, 2011
Alright, so here we have a title that at first glance makes me think...okay, this could be interesting...but the story was more than that, it was fun and exciting too. The probability of it all actually occurring, slim to none....or is it? I mean didn't you ever wonder how your school PTA was able to consistantly pull off event after flawless event without ever having a curl out of place? Oh admit it....you have and that's okay! It's all a part of the fun in this adventure. Now, continuing with the story...
It's more than just bake sales and meetings. There's a story of family and values, love both lost and gained, lust and passion for both people and creativity. Lanie is dealing with life as it comes at her. She accepts those things that have happened due to her own negligence and takes action to stop those things that are not....eventually. Admittedly there is a learning curve but hey, life doesn't come with an instruction manual. I loved her characters growth by stories end even more so than the makeover because it was more permanent, a change on the inside for the better. Now since we're talking characters....
There is a full cast of characters that are memorable for one reason or another and while I could list them all, I shan't. Allow me to point out a few a the "top dogs" though...starting with Suni Calverson. A force to be reckoned with with or without the deadly duo of Yvette and Babette by her side, one nod from Suni and well, let's just say the forecast for your day is no longer matching her name. Then we have the duo listed there and while they're names may rhyme, that's about as cutesy as they get. On a suni-er note (pun intended), we have Benjamin Oliana...Lanie's suppose to be fling whose heartthrob status is noticeable even in black and white font...but whose motives are somewhat harder to discern...but, I suppose no one can be perfect. Suffice it to say, there's a large cast but not so large as to get lost in the shuffle.
All in all, a well written story with changes in direction that you won't always see coming and will definitely leave a smile on your face....for one reason or another. Take a chance with Lanie as she embarks on a forced mission of self discovery only to uncover to powerful woman that was there the whole time. Recommended read for adult readers as it deals with a few blushworthy scenes and topics...nothing x-rated but still, adult intended.
It's more than just bake sales and meetings. There's a story of family and values, love both lost and gained, lust and passion for both people and creativity. Lanie is dealing with life as it comes at her. She accepts those things that have happened due to her own negligence and takes action to stop those things that are not....eventually. Admittedly there is a learning curve but hey, life doesn't come with an instruction manual. I loved her characters growth by stories end even more so than the makeover because it was more permanent, a change on the inside for the better. Now since we're talking characters....
There is a full cast of characters that are memorable for one reason or another and while I could list them all, I shan't. Allow me to point out a few a the "top dogs" though...starting with Suni Calverson. A force to be reckoned with with or without the deadly duo of Yvette and Babette by her side, one nod from Suni and well, let's just say the forecast for your day is no longer matching her name. Then we have the duo listed there and while they're names may rhyme, that's about as cutesy as they get. On a suni-er note (pun intended), we have Benjamin Oliana...Lanie's suppose to be fling whose heartthrob status is noticeable even in black and white font...but whose motives are somewhat harder to discern...but, I suppose no one can be perfect. Suffice it to say, there's a large cast but not so large as to get lost in the shuffle.
All in all, a well written story with changes in direction that you won't always see coming and will definitely leave a smile on your face....for one reason or another. Take a chance with Lanie as she embarks on a forced mission of self discovery only to uncover to powerful woman that was there the whole time. Recommended read for adult readers as it deals with a few blushworthy scenes and topics...nothing x-rated but still, adult intended.
August 3, 2011
Elsie Love is on tour with CLP Blog Tours and her novel Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom. I never know why I’m wary to read a book where the main character is a mom, just because I’m not. I never love the characters any less, and usually feel like I learned a thing or two when it comes to parenting. So I’m not even going to say that I was wary to read Confessions, starring well, a mom, as the main character. Elaine Jackerson is having some issues. She practically walked in on her husband having sex with his young secretary, she overhears a phone conversation between her teenage daughter about experimenting sexually with boys in backseats, and her son is growing out of the I Love Mommy stage. Elaine feels a bit lost. She has been defined by being a wife and mother for so long, putting everything else aside, that she doesn’t know what to do know that her marriage is a sham and her children are growing up. On a whim, she decides to join the Herschel Grammar School PTA. All the moms look like grown-up Barbies, with their perfect hair, perfect outfits, swanky cars, and fancy houses. Elaine signs up, takes an oath….and the trouble begins.
Turns out, this is not just a regular PTA she now belongs to. It’s practically the mafia. Head honcho Suni Calverson leads the pack, and when Elaine lets it spill that her husband Bob is sleeping around, the PTA women promise to “take care” of Bob. Elaine doesn’t know what that means. Kill him? Kidnap him for awhile? Castrate him? When Suni sends Elaine off to Vegas so no fingers can point at her, Elaine gets a bad feeling she has stumbled into something very, very wrong. But before she can figure out how to get herself out of the jam, she’s laid up in Vegas, her children are kidnapped, and there’s a hunky young limo driver lying in her bed. Can Elaine take down the mafia of PTA moms, save her philandering husband, and her kidnapped children?
Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom is downright hysterical. Chick lit lovers, put this on your list. You will laugh until your sides hurt- I know I did. Elaine’s character is so likeable, vulnerable, scared, and lonely, and she thinks she is meeting a true friend in Suni. There are a few fantastic twist and turns along the way, and the fast paced plot will keep you seeking out the end. I’m so glad Love decided to come on tour with me, because her book kept me thoroughly entertained, and I can’t wait to read more from her. This is a welcome addition to my Favorites List!
Turns out, this is not just a regular PTA she now belongs to. It’s practically the mafia. Head honcho Suni Calverson leads the pack, and when Elaine lets it spill that her husband Bob is sleeping around, the PTA women promise to “take care” of Bob. Elaine doesn’t know what that means. Kill him? Kidnap him for awhile? Castrate him? When Suni sends Elaine off to Vegas so no fingers can point at her, Elaine gets a bad feeling she has stumbled into something very, very wrong. But before she can figure out how to get herself out of the jam, she’s laid up in Vegas, her children are kidnapped, and there’s a hunky young limo driver lying in her bed. Can Elaine take down the mafia of PTA moms, save her philandering husband, and her kidnapped children?
Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom is downright hysterical. Chick lit lovers, put this on your list. You will laugh until your sides hurt- I know I did. Elaine’s character is so likeable, vulnerable, scared, and lonely, and she thinks she is meeting a true friend in Suni. There are a few fantastic twist and turns along the way, and the fast paced plot will keep you seeking out the end. I’m so glad Love decided to come on tour with me, because her book kept me thoroughly entertained, and I can’t wait to read more from her. This is a welcome addition to my Favorites List!
July 27, 2011
Honestly the concept for this book is so absurd that it’s brilliant and I loved being thrust into Elaine’s cooky world. When Elaine is basically singled out and forced to sign up for her son’s PTA, she tries everything to get out of it. But she reluctantly goes along with the program when they essentially make her a new person and she discovers her husband’s infedelity. They convince her to take a much needed trip to Vegas and while she’s there, she begins to unfold their sinister plans.
Poor Lanie, I sure felt bad for her. She’s the typical housewife whose fallen into a rut. Her kids want nothing to do with her, she has no motivation to take care of herself, and her husband is having an affair. So immediately I’m rooting for her and waiting to see how she pulls herself together. I must admit the PTA mafia aspect turned out to be completely different thanwhat I was anticipating. I thought she would use the PTA as a vehicle to become a better verison of herself, and while that’s partly true, I didn’t expect the mayhem that the PTA would bring to her life.
I love Lainie as a heroine because she’s unassuming and grows more and more uninhibited the longer she stays in Vegas. She learns to let loose a bit and to just follow her emotions instead of overthinking every move. I was also a fan of Ben, the young Hawaiian man she meets in Vegas. There was something very charming about him and I loved his openness and honesty.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat as the story slowly unfolded and Lainie began to uncover a plot to have her family taken from her. It was entertaining to see how she would deal with the situation from so far away. I was impressed when her inner mama bear came forth and she showed us her more assertive side. I also love that she didn’t go for the okey doke and made the necessary changes that was best for her and her children.
Overall I really loved this book. It was such a different idea and it was well written and expertly paced. I will definitely be checking out Elsie’s work to come.
Poor Lanie, I sure felt bad for her. She’s the typical housewife whose fallen into a rut. Her kids want nothing to do with her, she has no motivation to take care of herself, and her husband is having an affair. So immediately I’m rooting for her and waiting to see how she pulls herself together. I must admit the PTA mafia aspect turned out to be completely different thanwhat I was anticipating. I thought she would use the PTA as a vehicle to become a better verison of herself, and while that’s partly true, I didn’t expect the mayhem that the PTA would bring to her life.
I love Lainie as a heroine because she’s unassuming and grows more and more uninhibited the longer she stays in Vegas. She learns to let loose a bit and to just follow her emotions instead of overthinking every move. I was also a fan of Ben, the young Hawaiian man she meets in Vegas. There was something very charming about him and I loved his openness and honesty.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat as the story slowly unfolded and Lainie began to uncover a plot to have her family taken from her. It was entertaining to see how she would deal with the situation from so far away. I was impressed when her inner mama bear came forth and she showed us her more assertive side. I also love that she didn’t go for the okey doke and made the necessary changes that was best for her and her children.
Overall I really loved this book. It was such a different idea and it was well written and expertly paced. I will definitely be checking out Elsie’s work to come.
August 5, 2011
I was really excited to read this book because it’s outside the norm on my reading preferences. I do like chick lit quite a bit, but anything with a thriller aspect to it, even as slight as this book, is not usually on my radar.
I loved that the book was relatively short, at 200 pages I breezed through it in a few hours during a recent readathon that I participated in. I couldn’t relate much to the characters as they are older women who are married with children, but I did find them to be engaging even if I couldn’t identify with their experiences. I was surprised by how funny the book was. I was laughing out loud very early on and really enjoying Confessions.
The last third of the book for me was somewhat off putting. I didn’t hate it by any means, but everything just felt so rushed for me. It was a series of plot twists and quick resolutions that almost seemed misplaced. Again, I didn’t hate the plot twists; I just would have liked them to be a bit more involved or fleshed out before they were resolved. However, I didn’t see several of the solutions coming; several of them had me gasping aloud.
I did like how the novel ended for Elaine, it was unexpected and the ending that I thought there would be would have greatly disappointed me. It was a pleasant surprise that it ended differently.
Overall the book is a quick fun read. Even though there were parts of the book that I thought could have gone into more detail or were rushed, I really did like it. I would be open to reading more from this author.
I loved that the book was relatively short, at 200 pages I breezed through it in a few hours during a recent readathon that I participated in. I couldn’t relate much to the characters as they are older women who are married with children, but I did find them to be engaging even if I couldn’t identify with their experiences. I was surprised by how funny the book was. I was laughing out loud very early on and really enjoying Confessions.
The last third of the book for me was somewhat off putting. I didn’t hate it by any means, but everything just felt so rushed for me. It was a series of plot twists and quick resolutions that almost seemed misplaced. Again, I didn’t hate the plot twists; I just would have liked them to be a bit more involved or fleshed out before they were resolved. However, I didn’t see several of the solutions coming; several of them had me gasping aloud.
I did like how the novel ended for Elaine, it was unexpected and the ending that I thought there would be would have greatly disappointed me. It was a pleasant surprise that it ended differently.
Overall the book is a quick fun read. Even though there were parts of the book that I thought could have gone into more detail or were rushed, I really did like it. I would be open to reading more from this author.
December 14, 2011
Elaine is in a midlife crisis. She has quit caring about her appearance (or hygiene for that matter), her daughter is out of control, she is a complete embarrassment to her son, has zero friends, and something feels off in her marriage. She joins the school PTA in an effort to pull herself out of this depression. Then the bottom hits - Elaine realizes that her husband is having an affair with his secretary - one that the PTA leaders already knew about. They ship her off to Las Vegas and essentially kidnap her children to keep Elaine quiet while they teach her husband and his lover a lesson. At this point Elaine realizes something is truly wrong - should she sit back in Las Vegas and enjoy her time, or go up against the PTA Mafia?
This book is a lighthearted quick read. It is more fantasy/romance than mystery. I found I had trouble identifying with Elaine as a mother. Big thanks to goodreads, I won this book in their giveaway program.
This book is a lighthearted quick read. It is more fantasy/romance than mystery. I found I had trouble identifying with Elaine as a mother. Big thanks to goodreads, I won this book in their giveaway program.
October 19, 2011
Received free for review through First Reads
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A really enjoyable read, would have been a perfect holiday read. Not too much confusion with a few twists and a flowing style of writing. An unusual idea that was nicely executed.
The only downside was the timeline for me, maybe I just scanned the "date" headings as I read but some sections seemed to be hours what was actually days or longer. Personally I found this difficult without having to check what happened when. But a minor point really and I really liked this book.
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A really enjoyable read, would have been a perfect holiday read. Not too much confusion with a few twists and a flowing style of writing. An unusual idea that was nicely executed.
The only downside was the timeline for me, maybe I just scanned the "date" headings as I read but some sections seemed to be hours what was actually days or longer. Personally I found this difficult without having to check what happened when. But a minor point really and I really liked this book.
July 28, 2011
This was one of the best books ever. I haven't read a book this good in a long time. The book is written to where everything comes alive. You can smell the coffee and taste the drinks.
Absolutely amazing read! This is one you will not be able to put down.
I think this should be a movie, it would be at least top 3 in the first weekend opening.
Absolutely amazing read! This is one you will not be able to put down.
I think this should be a movie, it would be at least top 3 in the first weekend opening.
July 27, 2011
If you like Desperate Housewives, you'll probably like this book. See my full review at http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2011/07...
July 14, 2011
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July 17, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It was a fun read. It did make the jump from satire to actual criminal activity abroptly. But I was intrigued in the criminal storyline as well so it wasn’t a complete loss!
February 8, 2012
When I read the title of this book I knew I wanted to read it, and I wasn't disappointed. When Lanie discovers her husband ("Bob the Bulldog" of Bulldog Chevrolet) is cheating on her, it confirms her impression of herself as worthless, overweight and irrelevant. Not to mention her alienation at the discovery of her 17-year old daughter's sexual experimentation or her 8-year-old son's annoyance whenever she slips and uses his childhood nickname, "Poodle". Who needs her anymore, anyway?
But this action-filled novel is anything but predictable. What do those devious PTA moms really want with her when they pay for her hair appointment and her new designer clothes? Why, at the infamous PTA new member induction, would they publicly debate whether or not they can trust her? It turns out this Chicago West Suburban PTA is involved with more than just improving student welfare and making sure the school is well supplied with number 2 pencils.
What I love most about this book is the chance to explore the psyche of Lanie, the lost and rejected mother/wife who gets sucked into a nefarious web of deceit. Lanie is depressed, alcohol dependent, neglectful of self and others, and, yes, interested in revenge. The scenes revolving around her kids ring true. And what better extortion tactic than to threaten the safety of a suburban mom's kids?
I read the first half of this book with a stupid grin plastered on my face. The epiphanies come fast and furious, and the language is slick and funny. Everything works. In the second half of the book, Lanie has to make decisions that are no longer quite so superficial and the mood becomes more serious. The book acquires a certain depth in this process.
All Moms should read this book. I'm a Dad and I loved it -- don't know if I'm the exception. I just like good writing, and that's to be found here in abundance. I'm looking forward to this author's next book.
But this action-filled novel is anything but predictable. What do those devious PTA moms really want with her when they pay for her hair appointment and her new designer clothes? Why, at the infamous PTA new member induction, would they publicly debate whether or not they can trust her? It turns out this Chicago West Suburban PTA is involved with more than just improving student welfare and making sure the school is well supplied with number 2 pencils.
What I love most about this book is the chance to explore the psyche of Lanie, the lost and rejected mother/wife who gets sucked into a nefarious web of deceit. Lanie is depressed, alcohol dependent, neglectful of self and others, and, yes, interested in revenge. The scenes revolving around her kids ring true. And what better extortion tactic than to threaten the safety of a suburban mom's kids?
I read the first half of this book with a stupid grin plastered on my face. The epiphanies come fast and furious, and the language is slick and funny. Everything works. In the second half of the book, Lanie has to make decisions that are no longer quite so superficial and the mood becomes more serious. The book acquires a certain depth in this process.
All Moms should read this book. I'm a Dad and I loved it -- don't know if I'm the exception. I just like good writing, and that's to be found here in abundance. I'm looking forward to this author's next book.
July 15, 2012
BEC'S REVIEW
I admit the premise of this story had me amused. After all, a mob made up of middle aged suburban mums seems a little farfetched. The main character, Elaine (or Lanie) also feels the same way, almost laughing when inducted into the fold. But her laughter soon fades as she realises the danger of the situation through the authors skilful telling of an amusing story. While this is one of those stories best suited for woman a little bit older than me, I found myself enjoying this book and occasionally smiling at Lanie’s exploits or frowning at the trouble she had found herself in. While not in its demographic (which is middle aged woman much like Lanie) there was much to enjoy in this story.
However there was a minor let down for me. Halfway through the book I noticed a point where a sentence had been left unfinished, half the sentence obviously missing in such a manner that it drew me out of the story. I kept reading, hoping it was a one off but sadly it happened a few more times. The instances of this are rare enough to not detract too much from the story but it is enough to pull the reader out of the fictional world and to wonder how such a mistake could have got past an edit or whether it is an issue with the ebook formatting. Either way it does distract from the story itself.
Despite this error confessions of a PTA Mafia Mum was a funny and enjoyable read. There were times when I did feel it went on a bit too long, or was a bit slow going, but beyond that I found myself intrigued by the story within it and wondering just what would happen to Lanie next. Would she be able to get herself out of the mess she had fallen into? Who can she possibly trust? The only answers I can give to these questions is to tell you to read the book, especially if you are a middle aged, suburban mum yourself. Give this story a try; it certainly is original.
I admit the premise of this story had me amused. After all, a mob made up of middle aged suburban mums seems a little farfetched. The main character, Elaine (or Lanie) also feels the same way, almost laughing when inducted into the fold. But her laughter soon fades as she realises the danger of the situation through the authors skilful telling of an amusing story. While this is one of those stories best suited for woman a little bit older than me, I found myself enjoying this book and occasionally smiling at Lanie’s exploits or frowning at the trouble she had found herself in. While not in its demographic (which is middle aged woman much like Lanie) there was much to enjoy in this story.
However there was a minor let down for me. Halfway through the book I noticed a point where a sentence had been left unfinished, half the sentence obviously missing in such a manner that it drew me out of the story. I kept reading, hoping it was a one off but sadly it happened a few more times. The instances of this are rare enough to not detract too much from the story but it is enough to pull the reader out of the fictional world and to wonder how such a mistake could have got past an edit or whether it is an issue with the ebook formatting. Either way it does distract from the story itself.
Despite this error confessions of a PTA Mafia Mum was a funny and enjoyable read. There were times when I did feel it went on a bit too long, or was a bit slow going, but beyond that I found myself intrigued by the story within it and wondering just what would happen to Lanie next. Would she be able to get herself out of the mess she had fallen into? Who can she possibly trust? The only answers I can give to these questions is to tell you to read the book, especially if you are a middle aged, suburban mum yourself. Give this story a try; it certainly is original.
July 18, 2011
“I want to tell you all a story ‘bout a Harper Valley widowed wife. Who had a teenage daughter who attended Harper Valley Jr. High…”
The Herschel Grammar School PTA is one hell of a PTA. You don’t choose them, they choose you. They’ll corner you and lock you in the gym until you sign up. Then, they initiate you into their little mob world where no one is safe. This is not a ladies’ social club. Got a kid flunking off of the football team? Gather ‘round ladies, we guarantee we have something on the coach, and it ain’t pretty!
Got a husband that’s been screwing around? We’ll fix him, and good. We’ll even send you out of town on a paid vacation to Las Vegas. Meanwhile, we’ll kidnap your kids to keep you straight. We will even set you up with a stud muffin to help you enjoy yourself while we take care of the deed. You don’t have to worry about a thing.
This is what the Herschel Grammar School PTA is all about. Rope ‘em, tie ‘em up, full-fledge mafia women. They take their positions in suburbia seriously. This book is hysterical. You don’t know if you want to hide from the PTA or join up. I picked the quotes above because saying too much more will just give it away. You will laugh uncontrollably. But, make sure you are in a secluded place because I guarantee you will be spitting Root beer out through your nose.
On a scale of 1-5, I’m giving it five Root beers!
The Herschel Grammar School PTA is one hell of a PTA. You don’t choose them, they choose you. They’ll corner you and lock you in the gym until you sign up. Then, they initiate you into their little mob world where no one is safe. This is not a ladies’ social club. Got a kid flunking off of the football team? Gather ‘round ladies, we guarantee we have something on the coach, and it ain’t pretty!
Got a husband that’s been screwing around? We’ll fix him, and good. We’ll even send you out of town on a paid vacation to Las Vegas. Meanwhile, we’ll kidnap your kids to keep you straight. We will even set you up with a stud muffin to help you enjoy yourself while we take care of the deed. You don’t have to worry about a thing.
This is what the Herschel Grammar School PTA is all about. Rope ‘em, tie ‘em up, full-fledge mafia women. They take their positions in suburbia seriously. This book is hysterical. You don’t know if you want to hide from the PTA or join up. I picked the quotes above because saying too much more will just give it away. You will laugh uncontrollably. But, make sure you are in a secluded place because I guarantee you will be spitting Root beer out through your nose.
On a scale of 1-5, I’m giving it five Root beers!
October 13, 2012
First of all, I won this book from a Goodreads contest, as it is personally signed to me by the author, so thank you :)
Second, I put it up on my bookshelf a year ago and finally got around to reading it. As they say, so many books, so little time!
Like a Lifetime Movie Network feature, Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom is one of those bad stories that you just can't stop watching, I mean, reading.
I was immediately drawn in as this book is set in an area that I am very familiar with - Glen Ellyn, IL. I am also a PTO officer, so the story had that going for it, too.
But that's where it ends. Full of ridiculous scenarios, I found myself shaking my head, again thinking, why am I still reading this? Because it had just enough to keep my interest.
I think the story could have been reworked one more time to give it that little extra that was missing, and it definitely needed one more proof-reading, as there are a few typos and grammatical errors.
The biggest guffaw that appalled me was the misspelling of one of the biggest and best department stores that Chicago ever had - Marshall Field's. In the book it is spelled Fields. Such a simple error, but one that greatly offends.
Second, I put it up on my bookshelf a year ago and finally got around to reading it. As they say, so many books, so little time!
Like a Lifetime Movie Network feature, Confessions of a PTA Mafia Mom is one of those bad stories that you just can't stop watching, I mean, reading.
I was immediately drawn in as this book is set in an area that I am very familiar with - Glen Ellyn, IL. I am also a PTO officer, so the story had that going for it, too.
But that's where it ends. Full of ridiculous scenarios, I found myself shaking my head, again thinking, why am I still reading this? Because it had just enough to keep my interest.
I think the story could have been reworked one more time to give it that little extra that was missing, and it definitely needed one more proof-reading, as there are a few typos and grammatical errors.
The biggest guffaw that appalled me was the misspelling of one of the biggest and best department stores that Chicago ever had - Marshall Field's. In the book it is spelled Fields. Such a simple error, but one that greatly offends.
June 5, 2011
Loved it!!! Great story with many surprises!
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