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She, Myself & I
The Cassel sisters have little in common besides a pair of wacky parents and a maddening knack for eluding happily-ever-after endings. But when their lives require damage control, only a dose of sisterhood will do.
Paige, the oldest, is a go-getter divorce attorney who’s reeling from her own disastrously failed marriage–and the fact that her ex has suddenly come roaring out of the closet with a cute boyfriend in tow. Middle sister Sophie is having trouble adjusting to life as a wife and expectant mom. With her doubts on the rise along with her weight, she’s ogling every available baked good–and every available man–that crosses her path. And up-and-coming medical student Mickey has a racy new plan for her future that’s sure to shock her entire family. It includes a dangerously handsome, decidedly married chef…private cooking lessons…and spicy lingerie.
To top it all off, the parents who dragged them through the Divorce from Hell years ago are acting like teenagers in love…with each other! One by one, Paige, Sophie, and Mickey are about to learn just how good it is to have a sisterly shoulder–or two–to lean on.
Paige, the oldest, is a go-getter divorce attorney who’s reeling from her own disastrously failed marriage–and the fact that her ex has suddenly come roaring out of the closet with a cute boyfriend in tow. Middle sister Sophie is having trouble adjusting to life as a wife and expectant mom. With her doubts on the rise along with her weight, she’s ogling every available baked good–and every available man–that crosses her path. And up-and-coming medical student Mickey has a racy new plan for her future that’s sure to shock her entire family. It includes a dangerously handsome, decidedly married chef…private cooking lessons…and spicy lingerie.
To top it all off, the parents who dragged them through the Divorce from Hell years ago are acting like teenagers in love…with each other! One by one, Paige, Sophie, and Mickey are about to learn just how good it is to have a sisterly shoulder–or two–to lean on.
400 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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Whitney Gaskell
13 books185 followersGrowing up, Whitney Gaskell always wanted to become a writer. Then for some unknown reason, she went to law school. TABLE FOR SEVEN is Whitney's eighth book. She also writes the Young Adult GEEK HIGH series under the name Piper Banks.
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July 9, 2012
i'm still really liking whitney gaskell's style of writing after a couple of books. cute read, not quite as compelling as mommy tracked, but still held my attention. i could have done without the third sister though.. her subplot felt shallow.
October 30, 2012
I really wanted to like this book. I wanted to be able to finish it, but I couldn't.
I had some issue with the way the book was written. There were grammar mistakes and some short, choppy sentences that could have used some work. But, I liked the author's voice so I pressed on past it - I am willing to lower my standards grammatically if the story is compelling enough. I tried really hard to like the characters and, though I had some issues, I was doing decently up until the point that it switched narratives and became a book about Sophie. I didn't realize that the book was going to be in three narratives, and I wouldn't have minded so much if I hadn't hated Sophie so much.
I could identify with Paige - the high school boyfriend that I dated for four years ended up being gay and it shook me up pretty badly. I also grew up through my parent's messy divorce. It took me a bit to get through it all, so I understood a lot of her insecurities and reservations.
I thought that the "romance" between Paige and Zach was pretty hollow and had a lot of loose ends (like, what about the back story about him and his ex-wife that the author tiptoed around?). All the girls seemed like indecisive, whiny brats. I got really annoyed with the constant mentioning of expensive brand names - as if those items and places are where the average person shops and what the average person buys. I understand that Paige was a lawyer and that can pay well and Sophie married well, but they way they behaved was as if they had nice things, not because they worked hard for them (which Sophie obviously didn't), but because they were entitled to them. It made them seem like snobs.
I really didn't like how the family seemed to ignore Paige, walk all over her, make snide comments to/about her, and then blame her and say she wasn't opening up to anyone. Well I wonder why? And, aside from shooting Paige down and being Sophie's nagging servant, the parents in this story (at least in the portion that I got through) seemed relatively non-existent.
And then there was Sophie... I have words to describe Sophie that no child should ever hear. I really did not like her in Paige's narration. She was an absolute unhinged idiot, a narcissistic twit, and a spoiled monster. Pregnant or not, there are several times in the book that I wished someone would have backhanded her - instead, they either wrote her off as being hormonal or indulged her tantrums (at which point, I wanted someone to backhand THEM, too).
I thought that the book spent too much time telling me things and not showing me things. I think it could have been fleshed out more - I wouldn't have minded it being a longer story if it had been delved deeper into. But, like the characters in it, I thought it was shallow and tried too hard to be trendy. It had a nice idea, some potential, and could really have gone somewhere, but it didn't. I thought it might be a nice, lighthearted, witty, and funny read but it made me irritated and angry instead. And that's not really what I aim to experience when I read a book - I like a nice escape from life, not to be reminded that people are shallow idiots.
I had some issue with the way the book was written. There were grammar mistakes and some short, choppy sentences that could have used some work. But, I liked the author's voice so I pressed on past it - I am willing to lower my standards grammatically if the story is compelling enough. I tried really hard to like the characters and, though I had some issues, I was doing decently up until the point that it switched narratives and became a book about Sophie. I didn't realize that the book was going to be in three narratives, and I wouldn't have minded so much if I hadn't hated Sophie so much.
I could identify with Paige - the high school boyfriend that I dated for four years ended up being gay and it shook me up pretty badly. I also grew up through my parent's messy divorce. It took me a bit to get through it all, so I understood a lot of her insecurities and reservations.
I thought that the "romance" between Paige and Zach was pretty hollow and had a lot of loose ends (like, what about the back story about him and his ex-wife that the author tiptoed around?). All the girls seemed like indecisive, whiny brats. I got really annoyed with the constant mentioning of expensive brand names - as if those items and places are where the average person shops and what the average person buys. I understand that Paige was a lawyer and that can pay well and Sophie married well, but they way they behaved was as if they had nice things, not because they worked hard for them (which Sophie obviously didn't), but because they were entitled to them. It made them seem like snobs.
I really didn't like how the family seemed to ignore Paige, walk all over her, make snide comments to/about her, and then blame her and say she wasn't opening up to anyone. Well I wonder why? And, aside from shooting Paige down and being Sophie's nagging servant, the parents in this story (at least in the portion that I got through) seemed relatively non-existent.
And then there was Sophie... I have words to describe Sophie that no child should ever hear. I really did not like her in Paige's narration. She was an absolute unhinged idiot, a narcissistic twit, and a spoiled monster. Pregnant or not, there are several times in the book that I wished someone would have backhanded her - instead, they either wrote her off as being hormonal or indulged her tantrums (at which point, I wanted someone to backhand THEM, too).
I thought that the book spent too much time telling me things and not showing me things. I think it could have been fleshed out more - I wouldn't have minded it being a longer story if it had been delved deeper into. But, like the characters in it, I thought it was shallow and tried too hard to be trendy. It had a nice idea, some potential, and could really have gone somewhere, but it didn't. I thought it might be a nice, lighthearted, witty, and funny read but it made me irritated and angry instead. And that's not really what I aim to experience when I read a book - I like a nice escape from life, not to be reminded that people are shallow idiots.
October 12, 2008
Liked this book for the many, many references to real life stuff that I always think, but rarely see reflected in books. Like this one,which I thought was hysterical:
"I slipped out of bed and padded to the bathroom. I had to pee and my breath was foul. I've never understood how in movies couples wake up and stare dreamily at each other first thing in the morning, falling into one another's arms before they use the bathroom or gargle mouthwash. Was I the only person who woke up with a mouth that tasted like something had died in it, and the feeling that my bladder was about to burst?"
And this one:
"When you're twenty years old, a scrubbed face and ponytail says . When you're thirty, it just says .
"I slipped out of bed and padded to the bathroom. I had to pee and my breath was foul. I've never understood how in movies couples wake up and stare dreamily at each other first thing in the morning, falling into one another's arms before they use the bathroom or gargle mouthwash. Was I the only person who woke up with a mouth that tasted like something had died in it, and the feeling that my bladder was about to burst?"
And this one:
"When you're twenty years old, a scrubbed face and ponytail says . When you're thirty, it just says .
November 15, 2012
Truth be told, I have never read anything ‘fluffy’ before, so I was quite intrigue.
The book centered on not only ONE character but THREE! sisters going through life at a point of post-divorce from a gay husband (Paige), post-pregnancy and building a new career (Sophie) and dilemma on changing of career direction (Mickey). These, on top of the news that their long divorced parents, who cannot see face to face, are dating each other and may decide to tie the knot again!
Keep an open mind and you will find it hilarious and relate-able. I was grinning as I read the book and recognizing some of the scenarios, was much reminded of my own sisters.
So, if you are looking for something light yet funny and warm on sisterly love, then this is the book for you.
The book centered on not only ONE character but THREE! sisters going through life at a point of post-divorce from a gay husband (Paige), post-pregnancy and building a new career (Sophie) and dilemma on changing of career direction (Mickey). These, on top of the news that their long divorced parents, who cannot see face to face, are dating each other and may decide to tie the knot again!
Keep an open mind and you will find it hilarious and relate-able. I was grinning as I read the book and recognizing some of the scenarios, was much reminded of my own sisters.
So, if you are looking for something light yet funny and warm on sisterly love, then this is the book for you.
July 1, 2021
Fun light summer story. Fast read and nice writing style from each of three sisters' points of view.
September 14, 2009
After falling in love with Gaskell's style in Testing Kate, I had to rush out and check out some more of her books. Thankfully, my first experience with Gaskell's work wasn't a fluke, for this was another fun, fast read. A book about three sisters, told in three parts, from each sister's perspective. Very hard to put down at times. Cute!
November 24, 2008
Very enjoyable. This is the first book by this author that I had the pleasure to read and can honestly say that I enjoyed it so much that I've since gone on to read all of her other books.
February 22, 2009
Such a fun book. It's an easy read for one of those days that you just don't want to think to much but want to be entertained in a intellegent way.
March 7, 2018
This is the first book I’ve finished all year (hooray to college) and it was exactly what I was looking for. Fun, simple, quick read. It has a little bit of everything from sex, love, heartbreak, laughs and tears. Would highly recommend if you need a pick me up. Definitely has one of those happily ever after endings.
June 13, 2020
Easily breezed through the characters ...and their drama.
It's a good roadtrip read...or 'quarantine in' material.
The story weaves in out of lives of the Casell girls - 3 daughters and their mother- all; career, love, marriage, divorce, friendship, motherhood, and remarriage.
It's a good roadtrip read...or 'quarantine in' material.
The story weaves in out of lives of the Casell girls - 3 daughters and their mother- all; career, love, marriage, divorce, friendship, motherhood, and remarriage.
March 18, 2020
3.5 stars. This book didn’t rock my world, but I still enjoyed it.
July 6, 2020
Such unlikeable people, including the three sisters parents.
September 1, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed!
July 11, 2021
Cute, but very predictable. Definitely a beach read.
May 18, 2022
cute easy read. Nothing spectacular with the storyline & I prefer just one point of view versus switching character perspectives but worth reading for a lighthearted story.
January 8, 2023
Not bad not revolutionary either. Standard quick read chic lit.
July 18, 2025
fun, light summer read! A story about 3 sisters and their different lives.
March 30, 2022
It was a quick summer read.
October 1, 2012
First book I've read by this author and I wanted to read one of her books for years now. Well it was worth the wait. This is a book about 3 sisters and they all have their voice, chapters in this book.
What I liked most is the humour. My kind of fun. A bit sharp and dark.
I will give a few examples:
What I also liked it was realistic, the way the family talked with each other. There are so many books where the conversations are so stupid, but here I felt like how I can speak to my sisters. recognition.
Okay Here is one:
"Jesus Sophie, Don't gasp like that again unless the baby is actually in the birth canal, sticking his or her hand out and waving at you. You scared me to death I said"
and
"When I was sitting on he toilet, sobbing my way through my first postpartum bowel movement. What to expect when You're expecting hadn't mentioned that this would be nearly as painful as giving birth, although to be fair I'd tossed out my copy when it piously preached limiting sugar in your pregnancy diet"
And the last one but I could go on all day
"Your husband gets up with the baby? Jason is a shitbag. He hasn't gotten up with Beatrice just once. Not once! And then he had the nerve to touch my tit last night. I nearly broke his wrist"
If you are easily offended by talk about sex or dark humour, this is not the book for you, but if you enjoyed the few quotes I added in this review, I'd say give it a try.
What I liked most is the humour. My kind of fun. A bit sharp and dark.
I will give a few examples:
What I also liked it was realistic, the way the family talked with each other. There are so many books where the conversations are so stupid, but here I felt like how I can speak to my sisters. recognition.
Okay Here is one:
"Jesus Sophie, Don't gasp like that again unless the baby is actually in the birth canal, sticking his or her hand out and waving at you. You scared me to death I said"
and
"When I was sitting on he toilet, sobbing my way through my first postpartum bowel movement. What to expect when You're expecting hadn't mentioned that this would be nearly as painful as giving birth, although to be fair I'd tossed out my copy when it piously preached limiting sugar in your pregnancy diet"
And the last one but I could go on all day
"Your husband gets up with the baby? Jason is a shitbag. He hasn't gotten up with Beatrice just once. Not once! And then he had the nerve to touch my tit last night. I nearly broke his wrist"
If you are easily offended by talk about sex or dark humour, this is not the book for you, but if you enjoyed the few quotes I added in this review, I'd say give it a try.
November 30, 2010
To be honest, I tried this book because I could not find my usual authors; but boy was I pleasantly surprised! She, Myself & I is such a good easy read, and very tough to put down. I am not sure my grades will thank me for it.
Paige, Sophie and Mickey are so lovable really, even if the middle sister came across as a whiny wife and sister. I loved the first section on Paige most, and I think that was what really kept me reading: her character, her bossy yet loving side, her insecurities with guys, and the way she deal with her husband-turned-gay and next guy. The way Paige ran and hid away from Zack, and then continued feeling insecure throughout is such a real emotion.
I mean, Nora Roberts and Sophie Kinesella are great authors but their books are a little hard to identify with. Whitney Gaskell did great on that score. A really lovely read.
Paige, Sophie and Mickey are so lovable really, even if the middle sister came across as a whiny wife and sister. I loved the first section on Paige most, and I think that was what really kept me reading: her character, her bossy yet loving side, her insecurities with guys, and the way she deal with her husband-turned-gay and next guy. The way Paige ran and hid away from Zack, and then continued feeling insecure throughout is such a real emotion.
I mean, Nora Roberts and Sophie Kinesella are great authors but their books are a little hard to identify with. Whitney Gaskell did great on that score. A really lovely read.
April 18, 2016
She, Myself & I, Whitney Gaskell's third novel, is the story of three very different sisters. Paige is a high powered divorce attorney who has just gone through a divorce of her own. Sophie is married, expecting her first child and suffering from raging hormones. Mickey has just graduated from college and her plans for medical school seem like a good idea in her parents' eyes only. Speaking of their parents . . . the Cassels had a rocky volatile marriage which ended in a wilder divorce. Now, suddenly, they seem to have forgotten what led them down the path to divorce hell and are not only friendly but in love . . . more stress for the Cassel sisters.
Told in each sister's POV! A laugh out loud book!
Told in each sister's POV! A laugh out loud book!
July 14, 2015
finished 7/10/15. This was picked as a light, fluffy read during vacation and it did not disappoint. I liked how she wove each sister in the stories and liked the happy endings within each. So even when i was onto the next sister, I still got to have confirmation of what I thought happened with the other sister. Forgettable I imagine, but good for what it was.
I was a little sad that the youngest isn't going to medical school. Why can't young women be happy with medicine? why does it always have to be something different, like cooking or gardening or whatever? I'll admit I'm a little biased...
I was a little sad that the youngest isn't going to medical school. Why can't young women be happy with medicine? why does it always have to be something different, like cooking or gardening or whatever? I'll admit I'm a little biased...
July 4, 2012
This book had possibilities. I liked the idea that it would be written with three different voices. But it came across as three bad Harlequin romances stuck together. I didn't care about any of the characters and the three sisters were so whiny and indecisive.
I did find the writing style pleasant to read ... that's the only reason I stuck with it 'til the end.
I wouldn't recommend this book.
Blog review: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2007/01...
I did find the writing style pleasant to read ... that's the only reason I stuck with it 'til the end.
I wouldn't recommend this book.
Blog review: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2007/01...
February 3, 2017
nice light but good read
February 16, 2009
Interesting format - instead of a novel, it's more like three overlapping short stories. I, personally, liked the first one the best, with the oldest sister.
Set in Austin, Texas, if you're interested in that sort of thing.
Set in Austin, Texas, if you're interested in that sort of thing.
November 6, 2009
I really enjoyed this one. Told from three different perspectives, you still get to see what is happening in everyone's lives. Three very different stages in life - dating, marriage, children - but all with common themes of fear, loneliness, regret, joy and desire. Great read.
January 29, 2008
I especially liked during the mom's wedding when the sisters make fun of the guests. So real!
March 5, 2008
It's cute, light and funny!
March 19, 2008
I liked this book, but not as much as Whitney Gaskell's other book, "Mommy Tracked."
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