Maggie May's Diary

by Thomas E. Coughlin

Margaret Keogh-Olson, an attractive CPA, is searching for a high school photo to send to her high school reunion, when she discovers the diary she wrote at age fifteen. The young Maggie May Keogh had just discovered boys - one that got her pregnant and one that loved her. Eighteen years later, her marriage on the rocks and her daughter about to graduate from high school, Maggie May's diary brings back memories, an agonizing discovery and a What has happened to Brian Kelly, who professed his love so many years ago? Margaret begins her search for love and new awareness of who she is and what she values in this memorable romance played out in the affluent suburbs of New Hampshire and the beach communities of Maine.

188 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Linda Kendrick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Without question the worst book I have ever read. Even worse than most Amish books that are written by authors who have no knowledge of the Amish way of life. This author should not be writing about women at all. Especially a character who is a 15 year old girl and who gets pregnant and just moves on with her life! No mention of the baby father after that. The sex scenes are embarrassing and Margaret is portrayed as this horrible, shallow, angry, hair trigger shrew. No wonder her husband left her. The focus on her body and looks and that of her best friend is also cringe worthy. There certainly is not the same focus on the body parts of the men. The author must have some pretty bad experiences with women in his life. The writing is clipped and short and terse - like a financial statement. Maybe he could write a book about CPA stuff (because he is one) or financial crimes?

[Joanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh. Sickeningly sweet, ridiculous characters with a practically non-existent plot.