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Everyone She Loved
A wise and triumphant novel about four women who've come of age together only to discover that -- when it comes to the essentials -- life's little instruction book will always need revising. Penelope Cameron, loving mother, devoted wife and generous philanthropist, has convinced her husband and four closest friends to sign an outlandish pact. If Penelope should die before her two daughters are eighteen, her husband will not remarry without the permission of Penelope's sister and three college roommates. For years, this contract gathers dust until the unthinkable happens. Suddenly, everyone she loved must find their way in a world without Penelope.
For Lucy Vargas, Penelope's best friend, and a second mother to her daughters, nothing seems more natural than to welcome them into a home that had once belonged to their family, a lovely, sprawling bed-and-breakfast on the beach. This bequest was only one of the many ways in which Penelope had supported Lucy's career as a painter, declaring her talent too important to squander. But now, in the wake of a disaster that only lovable, worrisome Penelope could have predicted, Lucy has put her work on hold as she and Penelope's husband, Joey, blindly grasp at anything that will keep the girls from sinking under the weight of their grief.
With the help of family and friends, the children slowly build new lives. But just when things start to come together, the fragile serenity they have gained is suddenly threatened from within, and the unbreakable bonds they share seem likely to dissolve after all.
In this entertaining and uplifting novel, Sheila Curran explores the faith one woman placed in her dearest friends, the care she took to protect her family and the many ways in which romantic entanglements will confound and confuse even the most determined of planners. A story about growing up and moving on, about the sacrifices people make for one another and the timeless legacy of love, "Everyone She Loved" is, above all, about the abiding strength of friendship.
For Lucy Vargas, Penelope's best friend, and a second mother to her daughters, nothing seems more natural than to welcome them into a home that had once belonged to their family, a lovely, sprawling bed-and-breakfast on the beach. This bequest was only one of the many ways in which Penelope had supported Lucy's career as a painter, declaring her talent too important to squander. But now, in the wake of a disaster that only lovable, worrisome Penelope could have predicted, Lucy has put her work on hold as she and Penelope's husband, Joey, blindly grasp at anything that will keep the girls from sinking under the weight of their grief.
With the help of family and friends, the children slowly build new lives. But just when things start to come together, the fragile serenity they have gained is suddenly threatened from within, and the unbreakable bonds they share seem likely to dissolve after all.
In this entertaining and uplifting novel, Sheila Curran explores the faith one woman placed in her dearest friends, the care she took to protect her family and the many ways in which romantic entanglements will confound and confuse even the most determined of planners. A story about growing up and moving on, about the sacrifices people make for one another and the timeless legacy of love, "Everyone She Loved" is, above all, about the abiding strength of friendship.
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432 pages, Hardcover
First published May 31, 2009
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Sheila Curran
6 books16 followersAuthor of Diana Lively is Falling Down, a comedy of manners set somewhere between the London Bridge and the Marriage From Hell.
Sheila's second novel, EVERYONE SHE LOVED,is about four women who band together to protect their late benefactor's husband and children from interfering relatives, legal entanglements and the alluring certainties of one perfect stranger. The novel was published June 16, 2009, by Simon and Schuster and reached #34 on Amazon's mystery/suspense rankings. Its paperback release date is March 16th, 2010.
Sheila's second novel, EVERYONE SHE LOVED,is about four women who band together to protect their late benefactor's husband and children from interfering relatives, legal entanglements and the alluring certainties of one perfect stranger. The novel was published June 16, 2009, by Simon and Schuster and reached #34 on Amazon's mystery/suspense rankings. Its paperback release date is March 16th, 2010.
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September 14, 2010
Way too much going on - I never could get those other two friends straight. Lots of ideas that went nowhere. Wanted to scream at the whole mis-understanding between Lucy and Joey. The ending was just too random. I didn't hate it but it didn't do much for me either.
January 15, 2021
Everyone She Loved
by Sheila Curran
While the description drew me in, the actual reading took way too long.
I didn't realize what the medical problem would be, so I might have skipped over this book if I'd known beforehand.
I didn't really see where the coming of age part came in at the story.
I really don't enjoy giving negative reviews. so I will say it was mediocre for me, maybe others will enjoy it far more than I did.
3 stars.
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A wise and triumphant novel about four women who've come of age together only to discover that -- when it comes to the essentials -- life's little instruction book will always need revising. Penelope Cameron, loving mother, devoted wife and generous philanthropist, has convinced her husband and four closest friends to sign an outlandish pact. If Penelope should die before her two daughters are eighteen, her husband will not remarry without the permission of Penelope's sister and three college roommates. For years, this contract gathers dust until the unthinkable happens. Suddenly, everyone she loved must find their way in a world without Penelope.
For Lucy Vargas, Penelope's best friend, and a second mother to her daughters, nothing seems more natural than to welcome them into a home that had once belonged to their family, a lovely, sprawling bed-and-breakfast on the beach. This bequest was only one of the many ways in which Penelope had supported Lucy's career as a painter, declaring her talent too important to squander. But now, in the wake of a disaster that only lovable, worrisome Penelope could have predicted, Lucy has put her work on hold as she and Penelope's husband, Joey, blindly grasp at anything that will keep the girls from sinking under the weight of their grief.
With the help of family and friends, the children slowly build new lives. But just when things start to come together, the fragile serenity they have gained is suddenly threatened from within, and the unbreakable bonds they share seem likely to dissolve after all.
In this entertaining and uplifting novel, Sheila Curran explores the faith one woman placed in her dearest friends, the care she took to protect her family and the many ways in which romantic entanglements will confound and confuse even the most determined of planners. A story about growing up and moving on, about the sacrifices people make for one another and the timeless legacy of love, "Everyone She Loved" is, above all, about the abiding strength of friendship.
by Sheila Curran
While the description drew me in, the actual reading took way too long.
I didn't realize what the medical problem would be, so I might have skipped over this book if I'd known beforehand.
I didn't really see where the coming of age part came in at the story.
I really don't enjoy giving negative reviews. so I will say it was mediocre for me, maybe others will enjoy it far more than I did.
3 stars.
back cover==
A wise and triumphant novel about four women who've come of age together only to discover that -- when it comes to the essentials -- life's little instruction book will always need revising. Penelope Cameron, loving mother, devoted wife and generous philanthropist, has convinced her husband and four closest friends to sign an outlandish pact. If Penelope should die before her two daughters are eighteen, her husband will not remarry without the permission of Penelope's sister and three college roommates. For years, this contract gathers dust until the unthinkable happens. Suddenly, everyone she loved must find their way in a world without Penelope.
For Lucy Vargas, Penelope's best friend, and a second mother to her daughters, nothing seems more natural than to welcome them into a home that had once belonged to their family, a lovely, sprawling bed-and-breakfast on the beach. This bequest was only one of the many ways in which Penelope had supported Lucy's career as a painter, declaring her talent too important to squander. But now, in the wake of a disaster that only lovable, worrisome Penelope could have predicted, Lucy has put her work on hold as she and Penelope's husband, Joey, blindly grasp at anything that will keep the girls from sinking under the weight of their grief.
With the help of family and friends, the children slowly build new lives. But just when things start to come together, the fragile serenity they have gained is suddenly threatened from within, and the unbreakable bonds they share seem likely to dissolve after all.
In this entertaining and uplifting novel, Sheila Curran explores the faith one woman placed in her dearest friends, the care she took to protect her family and the many ways in which romantic entanglements will confound and confuse even the most determined of planners. A story about growing up and moving on, about the sacrifices people make for one another and the timeless legacy of love, "Everyone She Loved" is, above all, about the abiding strength of friendship.
July 29, 2019
Great read. Characters come alive and very intersting plot. Very entertaining.
March 23, 2014
This book is painful to read. The storyline had amazing potential...but the writing was awful
November 22, 2011
ok, I scrolled through some other reviews to make sure this was not going to be too harsh. I did find some redeeming aspects to this book. I picked it up because I noticed it twice at my local library. I thought it was funny the cover would attract me twice, so I tried it.
I did not find the characters nearly as awful as some of the other reviewers. But they were also not "inspirational" or "loveable" as some described them. But the characters were not my real problem with this book. The premise itself is ok, but the plot takes some really unnecessary, contrived twists. Give us some credit, ok Curran! The dialogue is also needlessly complected. So the author has a good vocabulary, we get it.
Here comes the spoiler. Shiobahn does not at all get what she deserves. She is the worst character in this whole story. If not for her insane tampering with this otherwise not awful family, there would have been nowhere for the plot to go. And at the same time, I found myself hating every bit about her. This is probly the meanest thing I have to say about her--she deserved every bit of awfulness that she had gone through. But as the book wound to a close I wanted her to end up in prison or somewhere worse with those awful twins. Sadly it did not end that way.
And actually, the ending--though I think it was supposed to tie up loose ends--was abrupt, unimaginative and incomplete. can't say I will give this author another try, but never say never. This is not the worst thing I have ever read!
I did not find the characters nearly as awful as some of the other reviewers. But they were also not "inspirational" or "loveable" as some described them. But the characters were not my real problem with this book. The premise itself is ok, but the plot takes some really unnecessary, contrived twists. Give us some credit, ok Curran! The dialogue is also needlessly complected. So the author has a good vocabulary, we get it.
Here comes the spoiler. Shiobahn does not at all get what she deserves. She is the worst character in this whole story. If not for her insane tampering with this otherwise not awful family, there would have been nowhere for the plot to go. And at the same time, I found myself hating every bit about her. This is probly the meanest thing I have to say about her--she deserved every bit of awfulness that she had gone through. But as the book wound to a close I wanted her to end up in prison or somewhere worse with those awful twins. Sadly it did not end that way.
And actually, the ending--though I think it was supposed to tie up loose ends--was abrupt, unimaginative and incomplete. can't say I will give this author another try, but never say never. This is not the worst thing I have ever read!
October 30, 2009
I had expected to enjoy this book- the premise was interesting and I thought the book would be a fun read. Unfortunately, any fun was sucked out by the overly-complicated and ridiculous plot, and the completely unsympathetic cast of characters. At one point I thought the book might drift far enough into absurdity to become a farce, but it never quite hit the satirical note required to pump it up to that level. The only people in the book that evoked any emotional response other than irritation were the two poor daughters and their dog. Heck, even the evil British cousins were more enjoyable than the main characters; all they were missing was a maniacal laugh to make them the perfect soap-opera villans.
All in all, a disappointing read. 2 stars because of the kids and the way they were portrayed- though the adults around them behaved like idiots, their pain as they dealt with the loss of their mother was the most honest, meaningful, and successful part of this novel.
All in all, a disappointing read. 2 stars because of the kids and the way they were portrayed- though the adults around them behaved like idiots, their pain as they dealt with the loss of their mother was the most honest, meaningful, and successful part of this novel.
April 23, 2018
Book with an LGBTQ protagonist
(2018 bookshelf goal)
I really, really enjoyed this book.
It was fairly predictable, for sure. But the characters were well developed. The storyline was fast paced. I just enjoyed it.
There was a "romantic scene" that was thrown into the middle of the story for no apparent reason and added nothing to the storyline. It could have been something discreet and would have enhanced the story. Instead, I found myself actually grossed out and shaking my head. BUT other than that, I enjoyed it.
The twist I saw coming a mile away. And the story line was wrapped up a little too prettily.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read and would be perfect for a vacation read. A classic this is not. But a good read!!
(2018 bookshelf goal)
I really, really enjoyed this book.
It was fairly predictable, for sure. But the characters were well developed. The storyline was fast paced. I just enjoyed it.
There was a "romantic scene" that was thrown into the middle of the story for no apparent reason and added nothing to the storyline. It could have been something discreet and would have enhanced the story. Instead, I found myself actually grossed out and shaking my head. BUT other than that, I enjoyed it.
The twist I saw coming a mile away. And the story line was wrapped up a little too prettily.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read and would be perfect for a vacation read. A classic this is not. But a good read!!
May 26, 2014
There are some books that I read a chapter here and a chapter there and take me forever to read. This was one of those books. I never got into it. At all. But I make myself finish every book I start, so here I am.
There were too many sub-plots. Way too many. Death and cheating and lesbianism and obesity and anorexia and bulimia. Add it crazy characters, none of which I liked, and it didn't make for such a great read. Okay, I take that back. I kinda liked the two kids although its really more that I felt sorry for them than anything else.
And that's all I have to say about that.
There were too many sub-plots. Way too many. Death and cheating and lesbianism and obesity and anorexia and bulimia. Add it crazy characters, none of which I liked, and it didn't make for such a great read. Okay, I take that back. I kinda liked the two kids although its really more that I felt sorry for them than anything else.
And that's all I have to say about that.
April 12, 2011
I'll just say that the jacket cover made this book sound a whole lot more interesting/entertaining than it really was.
The story just annoyed me as I got further and further through it. I think I enjoyed reading about the children, Tessa and June, more. The whole situation with Joey and Lisa was ridiculous, yet sadly could be non-fiction since there are people out there in the world who don't ever bother to listen to each other.
Overall a disappointing read.
The story just annoyed me as I got further and further through it. I think I enjoyed reading about the children, Tessa and June, more. The whole situation with Joey and Lisa was ridiculous, yet sadly could be non-fiction since there are people out there in the world who don't ever bother to listen to each other.
Overall a disappointing read.
January 15, 2010
Ugh! I really tried! This book is horrible and I can't get into it! I am so glad I borrowed it from the library so I can return it. I can't relate to the characters and the plot is going nowhere.
I will still have lots of coffee for all of my book club friends, but can't bring myself to read it. Too many great books in the world :)
I will still have lots of coffee for all of my book club friends, but can't bring myself to read it. Too many great books in the world :)
January 18, 2010
Gentle laughter, the voice of the author...about a woman who died and leaves 2 daughters, three friends, a husband, millions of dollars and a codicil to her will requiring her friends to pass judgment on anyone he remarries.
tried-it-and-gave-up
May 18, 2010Another one where I got so bored with it that I flipped to the end to read the resolution and called it a day.
The plot relies far too much on people misunderstanding one another. Like in a sitcom. "Wait, what were YOU talking about?" "No, what were YOU talking about?"
The plot relies far too much on people misunderstanding one another. Like in a sitcom. "Wait, what were YOU talking about?" "No, what were YOU talking about?"
June 20, 2009
LOved it! Everything you want in a novel: wise, touching, warm and funny.
August 18, 2009
Really interesting characters!!
February 26, 2013
stopped reading after 1/2 way couldn't or didn't get into it not sure this hasnt happened in a really long time where i started a book and didnt like it wow
May 31, 2013
It started off fine. Then got a bit draggy towards the middle. At which,I was not in the mood to read it as it became ANNOYING. :(
April 11, 2018
Too. Many. Words. Who is she trying to impress? Honestly, I got to the end of several LONG sentences or paragraphs and had NO idea what she was trying to say, and I am not a stupid person. The description of the book, on the back cover, made it sound like it was going to be a really good story but wow, that description is WAY off. The characters, with the exception of Sateesh, are unlikable. The story is just plain stupid and not believable. The two cousins were on the board of the Cameron company...a board is generally made up of several people, so how did those two fools have so much power? As for Siobhan....I don't even think I should bother to get into THAT....just one thing....I don't believe for a second that June would not have told her Dad or sister or someone that Siobhan told her she looked 5 months pregnant. In conclusion, I don't believe that anybody suffering from anorexia would magically be cured the way Tessa was......one of the last lines of the book was Tessa asking her Dad when he was picking up their pizza. No. Also, no grown man should go through life being called Joey...that is a name for a 5 year old. Ugh.
July 10, 2017
After reading the jacket cover, I couldn't wait to start this book. The first few chapters held my interest, but after a quarter of the way through, it was painful to finish. Too many story lines and I kept on getting the friends confused. Also very disappointed by the ending - was expecting something much more dramatic, but found it very lackluster.
December 30, 2024
This read was a slog. The dialogue and language used was ott and the editor needed to get in there to hack away at it more. At the base of it was the glimmers of a good plot but it got buried by so many characters and stories. The last quarter of the book was the only page turning part.
October 17, 2018
Could not get into this book, could not finish.
July 27, 2019
Uplifting and entertaining?
Not so much. More like pulling hair out, frustrating, stop reading kind of novel. 2 stars - “e” for effort.
Not so much. More like pulling hair out, frustrating, stop reading kind of novel. 2 stars - “e” for effort.
September 1, 2019
2.5 stars ⭐️
August 26, 2009
For readers who have an appetite for books about individuals who come from dysfunctional families or have suffered through what might be termed emotionally damaging experiences in their youth and have never quite "gotten over it", EVERYONE SHE LOVED will fill up their senses like a seven course meal. For others who like a little less drama and a lot more laughter and lightness in their summer reads, my advice would be to steer clear of this offering.
Author Curran has created six women with back stories, Penelope, Lucy, Clover, Martha, Siobhan, and Susannah. It would appear that every member of this entourage (even the super rich Penelope) has some sort of emotional baggage ranging from parental neglect to mental illness to unrequited love that they have been carrying around for years and the author is anxious to give us an up close and personal look at all their many hang-ups. Added to this twisted mix we have the evil, greedy twin Cameron cousins, Peter and Nigel, whose take-over plotting is so over the top that the only thing missing from their "act" would be for them to possess long waxed mustaches that they could twirl ala an old 1920's silent movie.
Caught up in this meandering tale of pathos and chaos are Tessa and June, two young orphans who are flirting with anorexia and bulimia following the untimely death of their mother.
I believe that the author meant this to be a poignant study in friendship, sacrifice and love, (and there was a moment or two when it looked like she might succeed in her quest) but then she changed course and (for this reader, at least) the story reverted to its original direction and became merely a convoluted tale of deception, denial and downright stupidity. 2 1/2 stars (the extra half star is for Tessa and June......you could call it the sympathy star)
Author Curran has created six women with back stories, Penelope, Lucy, Clover, Martha, Siobhan, and Susannah. It would appear that every member of this entourage (even the super rich Penelope) has some sort of emotional baggage ranging from parental neglect to mental illness to unrequited love that they have been carrying around for years and the author is anxious to give us an up close and personal look at all their many hang-ups. Added to this twisted mix we have the evil, greedy twin Cameron cousins, Peter and Nigel, whose take-over plotting is so over the top that the only thing missing from their "act" would be for them to possess long waxed mustaches that they could twirl ala an old 1920's silent movie.
Caught up in this meandering tale of pathos and chaos are Tessa and June, two young orphans who are flirting with anorexia and bulimia following the untimely death of their mother.
I believe that the author meant this to be a poignant study in friendship, sacrifice and love, (and there was a moment or two when it looked like she might succeed in her quest) but then she changed course and (for this reader, at least) the story reverted to its original direction and became merely a convoluted tale of deception, denial and downright stupidity. 2 1/2 stars (the extra half star is for Tessa and June......you could call it the sympathy star)
July 24, 2011
I picked this one up at the library on a whim and am glad I did! I haven't read Curran's books before but after this one am looking to read others.
Penelope has a group of friends that, along with her husband, she talked into signing a legal document stating that if she died then the friends had to approve of any woman her husband wanted to marry and choose to become a mother to their children. Thinking it would never happen the husband and the friends sign it and it is a legally binding document. Then, of course, it happens. And this book is the story of Penelope's influence on the group long after her death and the exploration of what signing that document really meant. Not only does her absence leave a huge gaping wound in their lives but her children are silently suffering in their grief as well.
Lucy, the single friend, has been helping Joey, the husband, take care of himself and the children since Penelope's death. The other friend's are as much in the mix as they can be without actually moving into the house as well. Like the book summary states, this book explores the depth of friendship.
Topics approached and unpacked in this novel are grief, justice, betrayal, forgiveness, friendship, family, desperation, love, self-importance, and probably a host of other smaller topics. Curran does a seamless job of including memories of Penelope into the book to make sure the backstory explains the present.
Everyone Penelope loved has to comes to terms with life after her and what their life was with her.
Penelope has a group of friends that, along with her husband, she talked into signing a legal document stating that if she died then the friends had to approve of any woman her husband wanted to marry and choose to become a mother to their children. Thinking it would never happen the husband and the friends sign it and it is a legally binding document. Then, of course, it happens. And this book is the story of Penelope's influence on the group long after her death and the exploration of what signing that document really meant. Not only does her absence leave a huge gaping wound in their lives but her children are silently suffering in their grief as well.
Lucy, the single friend, has been helping Joey, the husband, take care of himself and the children since Penelope's death. The other friend's are as much in the mix as they can be without actually moving into the house as well. Like the book summary states, this book explores the depth of friendship.
Topics approached and unpacked in this novel are grief, justice, betrayal, forgiveness, friendship, family, desperation, love, self-importance, and probably a host of other smaller topics. Curran does a seamless job of including memories of Penelope into the book to make sure the backstory explains the present.
Everyone Penelope loved has to comes to terms with life after her and what their life was with her.
September 30, 2010
I had a hard time with this book. The premise is interesting. A man, married to Penelope, the heiress to a large fortune, is convinced to sign a codicil to her will that he will seek the approval of her four best friends before re-marrying in the even of her untimely death. Obviously the drama and conflict possible in such a situation is immeasurable.
A lot of time is spent introducing each friend, describing her connection to the family and her life/marriage/relationship with Penelope. Of course, the untimely death occurs and the majority of the story wallows in grief and pain as felt by each friend and family member. The grief issues naturally prevent clear communication and logical thinking, which leads to more grief. This was a struggle. The story dragged quite a bit. Grief, pain, yes. 300 pages of it, no.
I did like the discussion of eating disorders, but felt that the treatment aspect was dealt with inappropriately. While adding psychological drama to the storyline, it probably would not be helpful to someone actually dealing with a similar issue.
Worst part - a sex scene in which 3 of the most derogatory terms used in describing male anatomy were used in the same paragraph. Ahem. Distracting, crude and annoying. The development of a relationship between the two characters was something I had hoped for, but it's treatment left a lot to be desired.
A lot of time is spent introducing each friend, describing her connection to the family and her life/marriage/relationship with Penelope. Of course, the untimely death occurs and the majority of the story wallows in grief and pain as felt by each friend and family member. The grief issues naturally prevent clear communication and logical thinking, which leads to more grief. This was a struggle. The story dragged quite a bit. Grief, pain, yes. 300 pages of it, no.
I did like the discussion of eating disorders, but felt that the treatment aspect was dealt with inappropriately. While adding psychological drama to the storyline, it probably would not be helpful to someone actually dealing with a similar issue.
Worst part - a sex scene in which 3 of the most derogatory terms used in describing male anatomy were used in the same paragraph. Ahem. Distracting, crude and annoying. The development of a relationship between the two characters was something I had hoped for, but it's treatment left a lot to be desired.
July 15, 2009
This book was okay. It took me awhile to get into it. I almost put it down after 50 pages, something would suck me in, I would continue reading, hate it for another paragraph or two, get sucked in again, and so on and so forth throughout the whole book.
Would I recommend it? No.
To jog my memory of what the book was about:
A lady named Penelope dies (is murdered), and she had a will that said her friends had to approve of the woman her husband will marry. Her husband hooks up with a young dance teacher, who ends up moving in with him and his two daughters, one of whom is anorexic and the other one, a chubby little girl who ends up becoming bulimic. A family friend named Lucy has an affair with Penelope's husband, and the dance teacher becomes jealous because SHE wants him, and blah, blah, blah. I just finished it yesterday and I can't even remember how it ends. Oh yeah, Lucy gets into a car accident and Penelope's husband and two kids move in with her.
Would I recommend it? No.
To jog my memory of what the book was about:
A lady named Penelope dies (is murdered), and she had a will that said her friends had to approve of the woman her husband will marry. Her husband hooks up with a young dance teacher, who ends up moving in with him and his two daughters, one of whom is anorexic and the other one, a chubby little girl who ends up becoming bulimic. A family friend named Lucy has an affair with Penelope's husband, and the dance teacher becomes jealous because SHE wants him, and blah, blah, blah. I just finished it yesterday and I can't even remember how it ends. Oh yeah, Lucy gets into a car accident and Penelope's husband and two kids move in with her.
February 26, 2022
Why in the world does this book only have 50 something reviews on Amazon & no new ones since the early 2000's???? I am a avid reader. Several books a week even when I worked full time & had two small children. This was one of my favorite books of all time! I remember reading it from cover to cover on a beach in one day because I could not put it down. I never write reviews & depend on them every little but I just had to do this one. If you are a lover of women's fiction & love books about marriage, relationships etc. Ignore most of the ratings. Buy the book it is worth every penny
August 4, 2009
Didn't enjoy this book very much. I also read this authors 'Diana Lively is Falling Down' and I at least enjoyed that one for the first 200 pages. The rest just dragged on and on. I also can't stand when an author has agendas that she can't shut up about. Wait...amend that to- I can't stand when the author has agendas that I don't agree with and won't shut up about ;-) I guess that's my fault for not putting the book down before the final pages.
As my good friend Cynthia would say-
'Meh'
As my good friend Cynthia would say-
'Meh'
March 17, 2010
I just couldn't get interested in this book. I read through 122 pages and put it down to read some other books and can't bring myself to pick it up again. I had just finished a couple of books by Elizabeth Strout and Joanna Hershon whose characters are so believable you really connect with them, and this book was just boring in comparison.
May 24, 2011
I absolutely loved this book, so I was surprised to see so many bad reviews. The whole premise of a father an his two daughters recovering from the death of their mother with the help of her friends was touching. I really enjoyed all the complex relationships in the book and finding out how everything turns out in the end.
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