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Losing Me
The “compulsively readable” (Susie Essman, actress, Curb Your Enthusiasm) author of Best Supporting Role delivers a new novel of one woman who’s stretched so thin, she almost disappears...Knocking on sixty, Barbara Stirling is too busy to find herself, while caring for her mother, husband, children, and grandchildren. But when she loses her job, everything changes. Exhausted, lonely, and unemployed, Barbara is forced to face her feelings and doubts. Then a troubled, vulnerable little boy walks into her life and changes it forever.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2015
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Sue Margolis
19 books136 followersSue Margolis is the author of nine books, which have more than half a million copies in print from Bantam Dell. She lives in England, where she's at work on her next novel.
Sue worked as a reporter for the BBC, before leaving broadcasting to write her first novel. She lives in London with her journalist husband Jonathan. They have three grown up children. Sue’s hobbies include napping, constantly interfering in her children’s lives, not going out, eating - especially the remains of the previous night’s take-out curry straight from the fridge, and watching made for TV true-life movies in her PJs.
She died of lung cancer, aged 62.
Sue worked as a reporter for the BBC, before leaving broadcasting to write her first novel. She lives in London with her journalist husband Jonathan. They have three grown up children. Sue’s hobbies include napping, constantly interfering in her children’s lives, not going out, eating - especially the remains of the previous night’s take-out curry straight from the fridge, and watching made for TV true-life movies in her PJs.
She died of lung cancer, aged 62.
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March 3, 2016
From the very first pages, I was engaged with the MC Barbara Stirling, a woman approaching her 60s, satisfied with her teaching job, a bit less satisfied with her marriage…a woman with good friends and enough money to get along.
Just as she grew more involved with one of her more troubled students, the axe fell. Barbara was being made “redundant.” Suddenly, all the other aspects of her life seem more troubling, and her husband’s weeks and months away, making documentaries, begin to feel like abandonment.
These feelings remind her of her childhood and her emotionally unavailable parents. Rose, her mother, is in her eighties, and still seems to be demanding and ungiving.
A series of panic attacks bring these long-ago issues to the forefront…and Barbara must look into her soul to confront them. What will she do now? How can she change her marriage? What, if anything, can she do about her relationship with her mother?
Barbara’s narrative was engrossing, and I could relate to some of her issues. I enjoyed the dialogue and her thoughts about her grown children: Ben, who is unemployed, and still living at home; and Jess, married to Matt and the mother of two, who has embraced a “hippie” lifestyle that includes some questionable practices. Some of these moments were hilarious, and while I empathized with Barbara—who doesn’t want to knock some sense into their adult children?—I also could relate to the children wanting to do things their way.
Soul searching and some attitudinal changes made Losing Me a thoroughly compelling read. Set in and near London, I felt as though I were right there, along with the characters, several of whom were like people I wanted to know. I will be searching for more books from this author. 4.5 stars.
Just as she grew more involved with one of her more troubled students, the axe fell. Barbara was being made “redundant.” Suddenly, all the other aspects of her life seem more troubling, and her husband’s weeks and months away, making documentaries, begin to feel like abandonment.
These feelings remind her of her childhood and her emotionally unavailable parents. Rose, her mother, is in her eighties, and still seems to be demanding and ungiving.
A series of panic attacks bring these long-ago issues to the forefront…and Barbara must look into her soul to confront them. What will she do now? How can she change her marriage? What, if anything, can she do about her relationship with her mother?
Barbara’s narrative was engrossing, and I could relate to some of her issues. I enjoyed the dialogue and her thoughts about her grown children: Ben, who is unemployed, and still living at home; and Jess, married to Matt and the mother of two, who has embraced a “hippie” lifestyle that includes some questionable practices. Some of these moments were hilarious, and while I empathized with Barbara—who doesn’t want to knock some sense into their adult children?—I also could relate to the children wanting to do things their way.
Soul searching and some attitudinal changes made Losing Me a thoroughly compelling read. Set in and near London, I felt as though I were right there, along with the characters, several of whom were like people I wanted to know. I will be searching for more books from this author. 4.5 stars.
December 13, 2015
Barbara Stirling is funny, kindhearted, outspoken...and 20 years older than me. However, I was able to connect with her and feel sympathy toward what she was going through in her life. She had just lost her job and her husband was neglecting her in favor of his career. Needless to say, her life satisfaction level was low and needed a boost. Thankfully, she was able to find her purpose in ways she didn't expect.
I enjoyed the dialogue in this story. It was witty and genuine. I felt like I was right there listening to each conversation as they were taking place. I liked all the secondary characters and their roles in Barbara's life. There were also some great laugh-out-loud moments, balanced by some rather somber situations.
The beginning was a bit slow for me, but once it picked up, it went full steam ahead. (However, I'm not talking about the steam that was generated in her earlier novels.) Sue Margolis' writing has evolved and it shows in her characters and story lines. While I sometimes miss her hot and steamy romantic scenes, she has proven that she can also can write a story that stays strong without them.
The only thing that didn't work so well were how the flashback scenes were interspersed into each chapter and made me lose track of what was happening in the present. The only time the flashbacks were differentiated were when they were italicized and clearly took place further into the past. Aside from that, the ending felt a bit rushed, even though it was satisfying.
I would recommend this to anyone who has felt a bit lost in life, no matter what age you are.
I enjoyed the dialogue in this story. It was witty and genuine. I felt like I was right there listening to each conversation as they were taking place. I liked all the secondary characters and their roles in Barbara's life. There were also some great laugh-out-loud moments, balanced by some rather somber situations.
The beginning was a bit slow for me, but once it picked up, it went full steam ahead. (However, I'm not talking about the steam that was generated in her earlier novels.) Sue Margolis' writing has evolved and it shows in her characters and story lines. While I sometimes miss her hot and steamy romantic scenes, she has proven that she can also can write a story that stays strong without them.
The only thing that didn't work so well were how the flashback scenes were interspersed into each chapter and made me lose track of what was happening in the present. The only time the flashbacks were differentiated were when they were italicized and clearly took place further into the past. Aside from that, the ending felt a bit rushed, even though it was satisfying.
I would recommend this to anyone who has felt a bit lost in life, no matter what age you are.
October 16, 2016
Losing Me was aite. Dialogue isn't particularly good. The flash back scenes dealing with Barbara's relationship with her mother are a bit cringeworthy. I picked the book up for the fact that the main character is a special needs teacher, and I did think these parts of the plot were nicely handled -- at least until I lost interest and stopped reading four fifths of the way through.
January 26, 2018
I was stuck between 2 and 3 stars 😬
This book brought up many great issues such as domestic violence, the loss of a job, panic attacks, being unloved by spouse and parents, other marriage issues... and amongst all that there were quite a few funny descriptions.
There were times I wanted to toss the book aside and pick up a new one but I hate leaving books unread. Once I start, I must finish! However, the reason why I kept giving this book a chance was the domestic violence issue, it strikes my heart emotionally because I am a survivor and unfortunately in this story Tiffany Butler loses her life and left behind two kids and I wanted to know what Barbara was going to do about it. With all that Barbara went through Tiffany Butler and kids were her reliances to move forward and fulfill what God entitled her to do. Not only was Barbara a special needs teacher for many, many years but to open a shelter, a safe haven for battered women and children to play, mingle and get resources that they needed.
This book brought up many great issues such as domestic violence, the loss of a job, panic attacks, being unloved by spouse and parents, other marriage issues... and amongst all that there were quite a few funny descriptions.
There were times I wanted to toss the book aside and pick up a new one but I hate leaving books unread. Once I start, I must finish! However, the reason why I kept giving this book a chance was the domestic violence issue, it strikes my heart emotionally because I am a survivor and unfortunately in this story Tiffany Butler loses her life and left behind two kids and I wanted to know what Barbara was going to do about it. With all that Barbara went through Tiffany Butler and kids were her reliances to move forward and fulfill what God entitled her to do. Not only was Barbara a special needs teacher for many, many years but to open a shelter, a safe haven for battered women and children to play, mingle and get resources that they needed.
October 7, 2015
From the back cover:
Knocking on sixty, Barbara is too busy to find herself. But when she loses her job, everything changes. Exhausted, lonely, and unemployed, Barbara is forced to face her feelings and doubts. Then a troubled, vulnerable little boy walks into her life and changes it forever...
Her grandchildren's babysitter, financially and emotionally supporting her grown children, caring for her elderly mother, teaching disadvantaged kids, 58-year old Barbara Stirling is many things to many people. But she completely loses her equilibrium when she is let go from her job due to budget cuts. Finances are already tight; Barbara's husband Frank films documentaries and he is too busy trying to save the world to pay much attention to his wife and her needs, even when she begins to suffer panic attacks. Her hypercritical mother makes things worse and her best friend isn't much help either; she has chosen to deal with her own sexless marriage by cheating on her husband with a gigolo.
Barbara finds purpose and direction by intervening in the life of Troy, one of her former students. His single mother, Tiffany, is impoverished and trying to raise Troy and his baby sister in the shadow of fear of an abusive ex-boyfriend. Barbara discovers strengths she did not know she possessed; by speaking up not for others she learns to speak up for herself and eventually she finds her life - a different life - again. Alternately lighthearted and serious in tone, this book is highly relatable, especially those "women of a certain age" who find themselves caring for aging parents while helping adult children get established. Five stars! Highly recommended!
NOTE: I received a copy of this book for FREE in exchange for a written review. There was no expectation that this review be either positive or negative, and I was not given any financial compensation to read the book or write the review. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 [...] Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Knocking on sixty, Barbara is too busy to find herself. But when she loses her job, everything changes. Exhausted, lonely, and unemployed, Barbara is forced to face her feelings and doubts. Then a troubled, vulnerable little boy walks into her life and changes it forever...
Her grandchildren's babysitter, financially and emotionally supporting her grown children, caring for her elderly mother, teaching disadvantaged kids, 58-year old Barbara Stirling is many things to many people. But she completely loses her equilibrium when she is let go from her job due to budget cuts. Finances are already tight; Barbara's husband Frank films documentaries and he is too busy trying to save the world to pay much attention to his wife and her needs, even when she begins to suffer panic attacks. Her hypercritical mother makes things worse and her best friend isn't much help either; she has chosen to deal with her own sexless marriage by cheating on her husband with a gigolo.
Barbara finds purpose and direction by intervening in the life of Troy, one of her former students. His single mother, Tiffany, is impoverished and trying to raise Troy and his baby sister in the shadow of fear of an abusive ex-boyfriend. Barbara discovers strengths she did not know she possessed; by speaking up not for others she learns to speak up for herself and eventually she finds her life - a different life - again. Alternately lighthearted and serious in tone, this book is highly relatable, especially those "women of a certain age" who find themselves caring for aging parents while helping adult children get established. Five stars! Highly recommended!
NOTE: I received a copy of this book for FREE in exchange for a written review. There was no expectation that this review be either positive or negative, and I was not given any financial compensation to read the book or write the review. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 [...] Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
July 7, 2015
Losing Me was written by Sue Margolis. This is the first book of hers that i have read. I really enjoyed Barbara's story.
Barbara Stirling is a teacher who has been at her job for nearly 40 years. She is approaching 60 years old, is married to a workaholic, has a grown son living at home temporarily and grown married daughter with 2 kids.
Barbara works with underprivileged students in need. She knows the system is failing to protect and watch out for some of the kids. Budget cuts suddenly eliminate her job. She finds herself wondering what she can do at her age, and she starts to evaluate her life. She realizes that she is not happy with the relationship she has with her husband. Her husband is clueless to what she needs & wants from him. Since things have always been the way they are, she tries to figure it out.
Panic attacks set in, forcing her to leave her job even earlier than anticipated, and her husband goes away again for an unknown amount of time. Barbara works to "rediscover" herself and finds out she is more than she thought she was.
Barbara Stirling is a teacher who has been at her job for nearly 40 years. She is approaching 60 years old, is married to a workaholic, has a grown son living at home temporarily and grown married daughter with 2 kids.
Barbara works with underprivileged students in need. She knows the system is failing to protect and watch out for some of the kids. Budget cuts suddenly eliminate her job. She finds herself wondering what she can do at her age, and she starts to evaluate her life. She realizes that she is not happy with the relationship she has with her husband. Her husband is clueless to what she needs & wants from him. Since things have always been the way they are, she tries to figure it out.
Panic attacks set in, forcing her to leave her job even earlier than anticipated, and her husband goes away again for an unknown amount of time. Barbara works to "rediscover" herself and finds out she is more than she thought she was.
March 5, 2016
I found it refreshing to read a realistic and heartfelt story where the main character was in her 60s. My Mom is in her 70s and loves to read, too, and I have often wondered if she ever tires of reading stories of 20/30/40 somethings. Barbara Stirling is a teacher of children with special needs, which also hit close to home for me because of my career. There was a nice flow to this story, as Barbara found her way through life's troubles. Please note: I won a copy of this book but was under no obligation to review. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 7, 2017
Knocking on sixty, Barbara Stirling is too busy to find herself, while caring for her mother, husband, children, and grandchildren. But when she loses her job, everything changes. Exhausted, lonely, and unemployed, Barbara is forced to face her feelings and doubts. Then a troubled, vulnerable little boy walks into her life and changes it forever
June 11, 2019
Similar to Margolis' book, "Days Like These," this book has likeable characters and good dialogue. The flashbacks contribute to the readers' understanding of the main character and her motives. The social commentary is relevant and woven nicely into the story. Since the protagonist is a "mature" woman, it's easy for this "mature" woman to relate to what's going on in her life.
October 26, 2017
This book took quite a while to get into, but I did finish it. The second half was better. Pretty much just a year in the life of a woman getting close to 60 who loses her job and feels like her life is falling apart.
March 24, 2017
Eh, needed tighter editing, there was a lot of repetition and redundant wallowing. But, it was kinda fun to see middle age from a British perspective. Staying with Frank was a cop out, though. Sorta like protagonists never actually have an abortion, women never get divorced by choice in novels, their husbands always morph unrealistically into knights-in-shining armor.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2017
If you would like to read about a whiny, envious liberal who judges constantly--harping on the government to fix everything---here is your book!
April 15, 2018
I rated this a VG (Very Good) in my diary. Will be reading more from this author
July 18, 2015
Barbara Stirling is almost sixty years old and is now being ousted from her job as a special education teacher due to budget cuts. It’s a huge loss to the school as she is very good at what she does and really cares about these kids who come from homes rife with poverty, abuse, violence, starvation and just plain neglect. Some parents don’t care and others are quite realistically doing the best they can which means their children suffer from a number of physical and emotional problems that affect any, if not all, learning. Barbara clearly cares and goes above and beyond the call of duty to help wherever and however she can. Harder still, she takes her job home and worries about her “kids,” but she gets very little feedback from her husband, another story in itself.
Barbara is also worried who went to college but has been unable to get a job. Her daughter is an ecology fanatic who is about to begin using cloth toilet rags in place of toilet roll, quite a gross idea although it is certainly admirable in purpose. Add to that she has a friend who admits she’s got a lousy sex life with her husband but uses sex gigolos to satisfy her avid desires. Money is tight at home and hubby Frank is only caught up in his film job which doesn’t pay so well. The real issue is his semi-concerned feedback to Barbara about her job and needs. Not even when she begins to suffer panic attacks does he really respond in the way she needs. Mom is the queen of criticism, hardly an asset in Barbara’s decomposing world.
Before her job concludes, Barbara becomes involved in the life of Troy, one of her students who is clearly being abused but who won’t answer questions. This then is the story of her intervention and how Troy’s world gives her purpose and direction, and it also enables her to learn to speak up and call things as she sees them. Transformation comes about with determination and challenging those who prefer to complain but not much beyond that.
There are several issues of importance in this novel which Margolis treats with both seriousness and levity, where appropriate. The characters are so very real in far too many families, and the author handles each issue honestly and clearly, including the apathy of co-existence which is symptomatic of so much emotional distress in the world.
Very nicely crafted, Sue Margolis and recommended for all readers! Hope lies eternal!
Barbara is also worried who went to college but has been unable to get a job. Her daughter is an ecology fanatic who is about to begin using cloth toilet rags in place of toilet roll, quite a gross idea although it is certainly admirable in purpose. Add to that she has a friend who admits she’s got a lousy sex life with her husband but uses sex gigolos to satisfy her avid desires. Money is tight at home and hubby Frank is only caught up in his film job which doesn’t pay so well. The real issue is his semi-concerned feedback to Barbara about her job and needs. Not even when she begins to suffer panic attacks does he really respond in the way she needs. Mom is the queen of criticism, hardly an asset in Barbara’s decomposing world.
Before her job concludes, Barbara becomes involved in the life of Troy, one of her students who is clearly being abused but who won’t answer questions. This then is the story of her intervention and how Troy’s world gives her purpose and direction, and it also enables her to learn to speak up and call things as she sees them. Transformation comes about with determination and challenging those who prefer to complain but not much beyond that.
There are several issues of importance in this novel which Margolis treats with both seriousness and levity, where appropriate. The characters are so very real in far too many families, and the author handles each issue honestly and clearly, including the apathy of co-existence which is symptomatic of so much emotional distress in the world.
Very nicely crafted, Sue Margolis and recommended for all readers! Hope lies eternal!
July 9, 2015
I absolutely LOVED this book. I will definitely be reading A LOT more Sue Margolis. This is the story of Barbara and Frank, and Ben and Jess and Jean and Tiffany and Troy and Carole but more so this is the story of Barbara and her coping with that ugly, inevitable fact - aging! She is close to 60 and finds herself somewhat unhappy and dissatisfied with the direction of her life. Her husband, Frank, takes her for granted. He's never home and just trusts that Barbara will take care of everything - which of course she has. Ben, their son, has come back to live at home after earning his college degree as he has had no luck making a go in his chosen career - music journalism. Jess is their daughter. She has two kids and is obsessed with the life of the organic, anti-pharma nouveou hippie culture of modern time. She and her husband run an organic deli which is causing more financial stress than it is really worth. Rose is Barbara's unhappy octogenarian mother. She has been to Barbara, the source of all of her insecurities and her feelings of neglect. However, because of Rose's age, Barbara is cautious and treds lightly around her and her cold, non-existent feelings. Finally, there is Troy, Tiffany and Lacie. Tiffanny is a 20-something mother on skid-row. She is trying to make ends meet but her circumstances (to include her poor choice in men) have put her in a place that is less than favorable for raising children - Troy and baby Lacie. Troy is a student at the elementary school where Barbara teaches (special needs). She bonds a special friendship with Troy as she is keen to the fact that Troy acts out as a result of his circumstances at home. She wants to help him and be there for him but neglectful social workers and tough circumstances make it almost impossible to prevent the most tragic of all outcomes. Long story short, it all starts when Barbara loses her job due to government funding cuts. Then, she meets the retired, millionaire widow Jack. She has a kind of nervous breakdown and Frank is not there to support her. It is like a turning of the page in her book of life. I loved Barbara. I could relate to Barbara. Although I am only 44 compared to her 58 her feelings are feelings I have too shared and could talk at length about. Sue Margolis is brilliant at bringing a "real" woman like Barbara to life. Can't wait to read a lot more...
October 4, 2015
Originally reviewed at Novel Escapes
I immediately was drawn in to Losing Me and I’m sure it was because Sue Margolis has a knack for instantly creating empathy and humour in her characters.
I’m a little younger than Barbara but I could relate to her situation and her feelings. Her desire to leave a legacy or make an impact isn’t something I’ve dwelled on much but in her job she really wanted her work to make a difference in the lives of the children who were struggling.
Barbara is a naturally giving person and this seems to have left her without someone to lean on- throughout her entire life she had been the strength and when she found herself adrift she finally realised that no one was left there simply to support her. Her relationship with her husband was distant, you could still see little glimmers of what it once was but Frank was so engrossed in his own purpose that he had really started to see Barbara was part of the furniture. Familiar in marriages all over the world it was a little reminder to try and remember why you chose that person in the first place. Margolis also tied in Barbara’s childhood and the relationship with her mother- the novel could have been presented without that additional history- but it added a little something to Barbara’s character. I was most fascinated with her mother’s struggles with her father’s agoraphobia. It was touched on gently but made an impact with me.
Apart from Frank and her mother Barbara’s children both still needed her to support them, financially and emotionally. In her fifties the dynamics with her children had changed and I liked reading about it through Barbara’s eyes as it gave me some insight for my future with my children. The in-between generation who is still needed as carer for parents, children and grand-children is not giving themselves permission to be what they need for themselves- they are still needed to provide care but as it’s not 100% of the time anymore there are hours to fill and re-discover oneself. It’s just as every person older than myself always tells me, make sure you make time for yourself and your marriage…maybe they’re right!?
Thank you to NAL Trade Paperback for our review copy. All opinions are our own.
I immediately was drawn in to Losing Me and I’m sure it was because Sue Margolis has a knack for instantly creating empathy and humour in her characters.
I’m a little younger than Barbara but I could relate to her situation and her feelings. Her desire to leave a legacy or make an impact isn’t something I’ve dwelled on much but in her job she really wanted her work to make a difference in the lives of the children who were struggling.
Barbara is a naturally giving person and this seems to have left her without someone to lean on- throughout her entire life she had been the strength and when she found herself adrift she finally realised that no one was left there simply to support her. Her relationship with her husband was distant, you could still see little glimmers of what it once was but Frank was so engrossed in his own purpose that he had really started to see Barbara was part of the furniture. Familiar in marriages all over the world it was a little reminder to try and remember why you chose that person in the first place. Margolis also tied in Barbara’s childhood and the relationship with her mother- the novel could have been presented without that additional history- but it added a little something to Barbara’s character. I was most fascinated with her mother’s struggles with her father’s agoraphobia. It was touched on gently but made an impact with me.
Apart from Frank and her mother Barbara’s children both still needed her to support them, financially and emotionally. In her fifties the dynamics with her children had changed and I liked reading about it through Barbara’s eyes as it gave me some insight for my future with my children. The in-between generation who is still needed as carer for parents, children and grand-children is not giving themselves permission to be what they need for themselves- they are still needed to provide care but as it’s not 100% of the time anymore there are hours to fill and re-discover oneself. It’s just as every person older than myself always tells me, make sure you make time for yourself and your marriage…maybe they’re right!?
Thank you to NAL Trade Paperback for our review copy. All opinions are our own.
September 7, 2015
check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
Barbara is a grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, teacher and an active member in her community and as things start to unravel she starts to unravel and those around her some help, but some assume that she will just take care of herself as she has always done.
I don't tend to read a book with a main character is of the advanced age, but I love this author, so I wanted to try this one out and I wasn't disappointed. Although I am not in that stage of life, I still was able to relate with the character in that I am also a woman who wants to be there for anyone and be all things for everyone, so I loved seeing that at any age a woman can get overwhelmed and need a break from life.
Barbara is a grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, teacher and an active member in her community and as things start to unravel she starts to unravel and those around her some help, but some assume that she will just take care of herself as she has always done.
I don't tend to read a book with a main character is of the advanced age, but I love this author, so I wanted to try this one out and I wasn't disappointed. Although I am not in that stage of life, I still was able to relate with the character in that I am also a woman who wants to be there for anyone and be all things for everyone, so I loved seeing that at any age a woman can get overwhelmed and need a break from life.
June 27, 2015
I liked this story but it didn't really grab me and make me sit reading until I was finished. Barbara is a 50+ teacher who is let go because of budget cuts. She is at loose ends until a young boy teaches her that life is important and she decides to start a community center. She also decides that her husband has walked all over her for their entire marriage and makes some major changes at home. Set in England, it's a good read. Barbara is a great lady who could be the lady next door.
December 21, 2015
Barbara is a dedicated special needs teacher who is let go after 40 years. She is set adrift in the world dealing with a workaholic husband, a adult son who is living at home, an elderly mother and the demands of babysitting her grandchildren. This event forces her to confront lifelong issues in her marriage and in her relationship with her mother. One of her troubled students touches her heart and eventually leads her to a renewed focus in her life.
April 15, 2016
The book was not a literary masterpiece but I found the characters interesting. Some aspects of the story were relatable as the story is about a woman approaching her 60's who suddenly finds her life turned upside down when she is let go from her job as special ed teacher. I found myself wanting to read more of the story but became disappointed in the "Lifetime" ending. The individual character's stories were too neatly tied up in a bow.
September 4, 2015
The start was a bit dull and the main character didn't seem all that likeable, but somewhere along the way I started liking Barbara and in the end liked how she managed to turn things around, although its a shame she and her mother couldn't get a proper relationship started but not all relationships be it real life or a story character's can be all sunshine and rainbows.
February 8, 2016
I almost put the book down early on even though it really appealed to me. A bit more detail at times then necessary, however, stay with it! The main character's response to everyday life will give you many a chuckle. Her responses and struggles seem so real. This book has sufficient twists and turns that will flow to the very end.
February 3, 2017
Not quite 60
What happens when you are made redundant but still have a lot to. give? You realize your husband doesn't make you or your marriage a priority and you grew up emotionally neglected by your mum. She Margolis does an exceptional job looking at life as we afw
What happens when you are made redundant but still have a lot to. give? You realize your husband doesn't make you or your marriage a priority and you grew up emotionally neglected by your mum. She Margolis does an exceptional job looking at life as we afw
May 21, 2015
Reviewed for RT Book Reviews July 2015 issue: http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/losing-me
July 27, 2015
Loved this book just like I loved all her other books. Amazing. :)
abandoned-dnf
July 3, 2015Ugh just cannot. Nothing drawing me in and time's not to be wasted on books I'm not into.
September 29, 2015
Loved it. Hilarious, well-written, easy-to-read, good story, great characters. I would definitely read another book by this author.
December 30, 2016
Like a "cosy" for menopausal women's angst
November 3, 2015
I just couldn't get into this one. A little bit depressing in my opinion.
January 5, 2016
Topics: Parenthood, being a grandparent, friendships, marriage, sex, adultery, work, unemployment, community, family, and finding new opportunities.
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