Tag Archives: motherhood
Book review: ‘The Other Mothers’ Club’ by Samantha Baker
They’re no wicked stepmonsters. When Eve falls in love with Ian, a widower, she understands he’s a package deal — but doesn’t quite realize what that means until three living, breathing, scowling children are before her, resolutely telling Eve she’s not their … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘How To Be An American Housewife’ by Margaret Dilloway
I started Margaret Dilloway’s How To Be An American Housewife just before bed last week, distracted by my busy day and unable to calm my worried mind enough to sleep. From the opening sentence, I was surprised at how quickly … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Sea Escape’ by Lynne Griffin
For most of her life, Laura Martinez has been kept on the outside of a tall, glass wall that blocks her from her mother — or, more significantly, from her mother’s heart. Aging quickly, Helen Tobin chooses to be cloaked … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Get Lucky’ by Katherine Center
It’s hard for New York City-based ad whiz Sarah Harper to think of one solid, selfless and important thing she’s done in recent memory: save creating a highly successful — and arguably sexist — marketing campaign for a bra line. … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Seeing Stars’ by Diane Hammond
Many people come to Hollywood seeking fame and wealth — and it’s not too different for mother-daughter team Ruth and Bethany Rabinowitz. Leaving their comfortable lives in Seattle behind — along with Bethany’s sensible dentist father, who waits for their … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Everyone Is Beautiful’ by Katherine Center
In Katherine Center’s incredible Everyone Is Beautiful, Lanie Coates struggles to find a balance between the myths of marriage, love and passion while dealing with the realities — or the behind-the-scenes — details of adulthood, parenting and reconnecting with ourselves. … Continue reading
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