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Bridging The Gaps
A timeless tale of love, pain, humor, and alcohol...
Ellen Pritchard thinks the world is over now that her husband has left her. If only that were the case. Instead she's forced to confront her fears and find who she is all over again while dealing with troublesome teenagers, an alcoholic son, and a man from her past who just might offer a second chance for both of them if Ellen can find the courage to take it.
With her eldest daughter and a group of unforgettable friends to lean on, Ellen will learn that "that which does not kill us" is life, and love is always worth the risk.
Ellen Pritchard thinks the world is over now that her husband has left her. If only that were the case. Instead she's forced to confront her fears and find who she is all over again while dealing with troublesome teenagers, an alcoholic son, and a man from her past who just might offer a second chance for both of them if Ellen can find the courage to take it.
With her eldest daughter and a group of unforgettable friends to lean on, Ellen will learn that "that which does not kill us" is life, and love is always worth the risk.
272 pages, ebook
First published July 19, 2012
About the author
Kate Warren
15 books10 followersKate Warren was born on a cold day, in the early morning. In spite of this, or perhaps because of it, she is not a morning person. Kate writes humorous and dramatic novels, novellas, flash fiction, and poetry. She also writes songs and has an unfinished stageplay to her credit--or shame, whichever works.
She is a former spelling champion with a lovely singing voice, an appreciation for reading, music, movies, history and art, and a deep and abiding love of really bad puns.
Kate currently lives in a small town in Wisconsin with her husband and four children--three of whom have autistic spectrum disorders--and a very cute dog.
If Kate could choose a superpower it would be the ability to fly, and if she were an animal she would be a horse. She loves Jane Austen's works and her favorite bird is the black-capped chickadee.
She is a former spelling champion with a lovely singing voice, an appreciation for reading, music, movies, history and art, and a deep and abiding love of really bad puns.
Kate currently lives in a small town in Wisconsin with her husband and four children--three of whom have autistic spectrum disorders--and a very cute dog.
If Kate could choose a superpower it would be the ability to fly, and if she were an animal she would be a horse. She loves Jane Austen's works and her favorite bird is the black-capped chickadee.
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December 3, 2022
There is nothing more readable to me than a book driven by dialogue, and "Bridging the Gaps" is just that. Kate Warren manages to keep the age-old story of a man leaving his wife and kids for a younger woman, both fresh and humorous. It not only shows the strain of divorce on the husband and wife, but also how their friends, and each of their four individual children react to the situation. Realistically dealing with the pain of letting go and the anxiety of starting over, this fast-paced read manages to weave many stories into one - all of which are every bit as engaging as the other.
December 24, 2023
Ridiculously Homey
This book was so Midwestern I half expected Garrison Keillor to jump out from behind a corner and start narrating it to me. If you like slice of life books with romance and humor this is definitely worth it.
This book was so Midwestern I half expected Garrison Keillor to jump out from behind a corner and start narrating it to me. If you like slice of life books with romance and humor this is definitely worth it.
October 13, 2012
I received a copy of this book as a prize when it was released, and can’t believe I’ve only just gotten around to reading it now.
BRIDGING THE GAPS is primarily Ellen Pritchard’s story, as she copes with being left by her husband for a younger woman and learns to move on with her life, but it is more than that. Kate Warren has created a complex story that I would describe as a relationship book with romantic elements. Interspersed with humorous moments, I found this to be a realistic and touching exploration of how everyone in the family is affected by the divorce, and the challenges and triumphs of daily living.
It was an emotional read where I wished I could beat the ex with a stick (a lot), reluctantly empathisized with the “other” woman, cheered for the new man in Ellen’s life, and wanted to give her kids a big hug. (And, I loved the Jane Austen references!)
BRIDGING THE GAPS is primarily Ellen Pritchard’s story, as she copes with being left by her husband for a younger woman and learns to move on with her life, but it is more than that. Kate Warren has created a complex story that I would describe as a relationship book with romantic elements. Interspersed with humorous moments, I found this to be a realistic and touching exploration of how everyone in the family is affected by the divorce, and the challenges and triumphs of daily living.
It was an emotional read where I wished I could beat the ex with a stick (a lot), reluctantly empathisized with the “other” woman, cheered for the new man in Ellen’s life, and wanted to give her kids a big hug. (And, I loved the Jane Austen references!)
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