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3.49 AVERAGE
Couldn't be a better more personal reminder on enjoying every moment. It will never be perfect, live and appreciate what you have and spend time with people you love and that love you.
I really wanted to like this book, but the end fell so flat that it altered my initial feelings about the characters. I could get over the fact that the story just so happens to center on 3 wealthy white women from the same town, but they all have cancer, “meet” in a breast cancer support chat room, and then no one dies? I thought that was very unrealistic. Odds are that someone should have passed and, during part 2, I thought that’s where the book was headed. Instead, no, money is bestowed, someone falls in love, and the other never even tells her family about her diagnosis and we never see where that story goes. Just not a fan.
I started off not liking this book very much but as it continued, the characters and the purpose of the story elevated my feelings.
This is the story of three women, all wealthy. Two are 40 and polar opposites. One works on wall street and is a power woman. The other is a soccer mom whose goal is to have a perfect and happy family. The last woman is in her twenties and is recently married.
My original problem with the story is that each of the women feel like a man's version or interpretation of women, especially the soccer mom. However, as the story progresses, each of these women discover they have cancer. They have to deal with the emotional issues of this discovery as well as the life changes, as each reflect on their past choices and what they what their future to look like. "all three are about to discover the power of friendship to conquer adversity, the satisfaction of unexpected delights, the incredible difference one human being can have on other lives--and that they have all they could ask for, as long as they have each other."
All the profits from this book are donated to the V Foundation in honor of Greenberg's friend who died of cancer.
This is the story of three women, all wealthy. Two are 40 and polar opposites. One works on wall street and is a power woman. The other is a soccer mom whose goal is to have a perfect and happy family. The last woman is in her twenties and is recently married.
My original problem with the story is that each of the women feel like a man's version or interpretation of women, especially the soccer mom. However, as the story progresses, each of these women discover they have cancer. They have to deal with the emotional issues of this discovery as well as the life changes, as each reflect on their past choices and what they what their future to look like. "all three are about to discover the power of friendship to conquer adversity, the satisfaction of unexpected delights, the incredible difference one human being can have on other lives--and that they have all they could ask for, as long as they have each other."
All the profits from this book are donated to the V Foundation in honor of Greenberg's friend who died of cancer.
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I put this on my to-read list because I like Mike Greenberg and it got a good review in our alumni magazine. Not the most unbiased critics, but it sounded interesting. Well. To say I'm surprised by the level of his fiction is an understatement. And the fact that he writes in three distinct female voices is a feat on a whole new level. The story is captivating even before you know where it's going, and once you find out the connection, it's almost impossible to put it down.
The final chapter explains why Greenberg chose this particular topic and how this angle came to him. It adds a whole new dimension to the story.
I'd say it's at least 4.5 stars. I debated giving it the fifth. Very good.
The final chapter explains why Greenberg chose this particular topic and how this angle came to him. It adds a whole new dimension to the story.
I'd say it's at least 4.5 stars. I debated giving it the fifth. Very good.
I really liked this book! When my brother told me it was written by a sports person I had my doubts (sorry!), but was pleasantly surprised. The first half developed the stories of 3 women with different lives, priorities, and dreams. The second half reveals of significant life event that has touched all 3 women's lives. It takes us down their unique paths of working through their shared problems, and links their stories in direct and indirect ways. Don't want to give anything away, so I'll leave it at that. Thumbs up!
First off I have to say that I should apologize to Mr. Greenberg. I have seen his ESPN show (Mike and Mike in the Morning) and just thought this would not be a very good book. I have not read that many novels by men that can write female relationships very well.
I have to say I was glad to be wrong.
This novel is about three women who at first glance are not connected to each other at all. However, by the second part of the novel everyone and everything comes together quite beautifully and you wish that the novel never ends.
We have Brooke, who is still happily married to her college sweetheart; Samantha who while on her honeymoon finds out that her new husband is not at all who she thought he was; and Katherine, still single at 40, but with a high powered job and salary that most women and men would kill to have living in New York.
This novel is told in two parts. Part one is setting the stage and allowing readers to become familiar with Brooke, Samantha, and Katherine.
I do want to let any potential readers know that they need to read through part one and continue to part two since everything will make sense.
At first, when I started reading though I liked the novel okay I really could not understand how these women would be connected since they didn't refer to each other at all and figured that maybe they would find out they were all married or dating the same guy or something. I was pleased to be incorrect when I started reading part two.
Out of all of the women, Katherine was hands down my favorite. Her take no prisoner's approach and little asides about things cracked me up. I think Mr. Greenberg did a very good job in nailing down all of the women's personalities and foibles and I was quite happy that I honestly did not anticipate one thing that happened in the novel (which is a good thing) and was satisfied when I completed it.
The main reason why I gave this four and a half stars instead of five was that honestly I really didn't relate to Brooke's character at all throughout part two. I ended up feeling frustrated and ready to shake her by the conclusion of the novel. I honestly found her whole resolve to be quite selfish.
I would definitely recommend!
I received this novel for free via the Amazon Vine Program.
I have to say I was glad to be wrong.
This novel is about three women who at first glance are not connected to each other at all. However, by the second part of the novel everyone and everything comes together quite beautifully and you wish that the novel never ends.
We have Brooke, who is still happily married to her college sweetheart; Samantha who while on her honeymoon finds out that her new husband is not at all who she thought he was; and Katherine, still single at 40, but with a high powered job and salary that most women and men would kill to have living in New York.
This novel is told in two parts. Part one is setting the stage and allowing readers to become familiar with Brooke, Samantha, and Katherine.
I do want to let any potential readers know that they need to read through part one and continue to part two since everything will make sense.
At first, when I started reading though I liked the novel okay I really could not understand how these women would be connected since they didn't refer to each other at all and figured that maybe they would find out they were all married or dating the same guy or something. I was pleased to be incorrect when I started reading part two.
Out of all of the women, Katherine was hands down my favorite. Her take no prisoner's approach and little asides about things cracked me up. I think Mr. Greenberg did a very good job in nailing down all of the women's personalities and foibles and I was quite happy that I honestly did not anticipate one thing that happened in the novel (which is a good thing) and was satisfied when I completed it.
The main reason why I gave this four and a half stars instead of five was that honestly I really didn't relate to Brooke's character at all throughout part two. I ended up feeling frustrated and ready to shake her by the conclusion of the novel. I honestly found her whole resolve to be quite selfish.
I would definitely recommend!
I received this novel for free via the Amazon Vine Program.
From The Book Wheel:
Note: I received this book as part of TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
Sometimes a book comes along at exactly the right moment and for me this was it. I’ve been so bogged down with heavy reading for school that this was all I could have asked for (cheesy pun intended). Light writing combined with a balance of seriousness and hilarity, Mike Greenberg’s novel is sure to be a hit.
I must say that I was surprised at how well the author wrote about women. Especially because this particular author is a man who works for ESPN – not exactly a breeding ground for womanly insights. And yet, Greenberg succeeds. Both insightful and honest, each of the three main characters is completely three-dimensional and approachable. I wanted to know each of these women even when I didn’t agree with them. While there are a lot of male writers who can successfully write about women, not many write about women told through the point of view of women, and this is what sets Greenberg apart and launching him into the category of men who “get it.”
For the full review, click here.
Note: I received this book as part of TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
Sometimes a book comes along at exactly the right moment and for me this was it. I’ve been so bogged down with heavy reading for school that this was all I could have asked for (cheesy pun intended). Light writing combined with a balance of seriousness and hilarity, Mike Greenberg’s novel is sure to be a hit.
I must say that I was surprised at how well the author wrote about women. Especially because this particular author is a man who works for ESPN – not exactly a breeding ground for womanly insights. And yet, Greenberg succeeds. Both insightful and honest, each of the three main characters is completely three-dimensional and approachable. I wanted to know each of these women even when I didn’t agree with them. While there are a lot of male writers who can successfully write about women, not many write about women told through the point of view of women, and this is what sets Greenberg apart and launching him into the category of men who “get it.”
For the full review, click here.