Like Mother, Like Daughter

by Jane Sigaloff

Alice, 29, and Suzie, her 59-year-old mother, couldn't be more different. Alice, a life coach, is still processing the amiable end of her marriage to Richard, who realized after they married that he was gay. Suzie has been widowed once and divorced twice, but that hasn't dampened her enthusiasm for dating. Suzie, who has recently moved in with Alice, decides that with three months to go until her sixtieth birthday, it's time for the reticent Alice to get back in the game, so Suzie sets a challenge: they both need to be dating men by her big sixtieth birthday party. Suzie already has a head start--she has met a handsome younger man named Tom on the train. But when she recommends Alice to Tom for life coaching and neglects to mention that Alice is her daughter, sparks fly between coach and client.

Genres: Chick Lit, Fiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

About the author

Born in London, Jane Sigaloff has always been a city girl at heart. After studying history at Oxford University she entered the allegedly glamorous world of television, beginning her career as tea and coffee co-ordinator for Nickolodeon UK.

Progressing to researcher and then to assistanct producer, her contracts took her to MTV and finally to the BBC, where she worked for several years.

Since 2000 Jane has enjoyed a double life as a part-time PA which has given her more time to write and feel guilty about not going to the gym. Jane's novels include Lost and Found, Technical Hitch, Like Mother, Like Daughter and Confessions of an Agony Aunt.

Reviews

[Sue Hilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has great, clever one liners throughout. The characters were colourful - I can see this as a funny film. I thought it was a bit predictable but that didn’t spoil my reading. Avoid the blurb on the back as I think it gives too
Much away.

[Richard Pierce · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sorry. All evaluations of books are subjective. I thought this was one of the worst I've ever read. Up there with the awful Girl on a Train.

[Tonya · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had its moments, but wasn't as fun as I expected. Not a bad beach read, though.

[Glenys · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good read, made me think back to when I was dating and encouraging my daughter to do the same....lol.
Great story line, thoroughly enjoyed.

[Loz · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn’t get past the third chapter of this book, it was so cheesy and the characters were so annoying. I just couldn’t see myself enjoying it.

[Amy Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoy Jane Sigaloff and have read her books since I picked up "Lost and Found" at Target. Her books are the typical boy meets girl story, but with a more thoughtful undertone. Like Mother, Like Daughter looks at ageism, family relationships and infidelity. It's a fun, reasonably thoughtful read.

[Terry Hammoutene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suzie wants to be happy and her daughter Alice too, however she convinces Alice to sign up for online dating and have a contest on who can get more dates before her sixtieth birthday. It becomes a contest of wills and Alice is not really into it.
I thought this was a cute story however I was hoping for something more. It was a feel good book and very mellow for my taste.

[Harshana]

This was definitely hilarious. There are several different stories going on but they of course all tie together and there are some unexpected turns along the way. The book was easy to read and flowed well.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. I was a little slow getting involved in it, but once I did I enjoyed it. Cute, quick (and totally predictable) read.

[kala mills]

ya got read this

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

This gets two stars solely because the subplot about Zoe and her birth parents was actually interesting. I wish the book had been about that.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was pretty hilarious since the mother was acting like a 20 year old while the daughter acted like a 60 year old. Quite the reversal of roles. I really liked this book.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but as I was reading it and I got used to the writing, it turned out to be a pretty good book.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice read, quite funny in parts.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty funny book. Read on vacatio last summer

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

The focus changed mid-way through the book, but it wasn't a bad change. It was more like three stories in one. Ended fast but was an interesting plot.

[Margot]

Didnt like this as much as her other books...I guess I am tired of the whole genre of middle aged women trying to be 20..

[Alyssa White · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was one you could see coming with the guy. Though, it is a very good book, I enjoyed reading it so much!

[Mcw · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is so predictable it's not even funny. You can pretty much figure out what is going to happen each step of the way. I don't like giving up on books, so I read it through to the painful end.

[Jenn · Rating 1 out of 5]

https://jenninsf.wordpress.com/2009/0...

[Krysta McGovern · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a good fill in book....in between books.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two woman are dating the same man. Problem? Especialy if they are mother and daughter. A fun story with a sweet ending.