Helpful Score: 3
I loved this light-hearted book. The title refers to a woman's life as an adopted child, with no real curiosity about her bioliogical mother...and "then she found me."
Helpful Score: 2
I've enjoyed several of Elinor Lipman's books in the past, and picked this one up after seeing a trailer for the Helen Hunt/Bette Midler film. It soon became apparent that, outside of the main characters, the film holds little resemblance to the book. (See Lipman's blog post on Amazon.com for the story of how the film came to be so different.) I enjoyed the book quite a bit, although I must confess that I couldn't get Midler out of my mind as Bernice G! - she really epitomizes the character.
While it's not great literature, I found the book very enjoyable. Lipman writes well, and draws believable characters. It would make a great Summer read, for those who like beach books with some substance.
While it's not great literature, I found the book very enjoyable. Lipman writes well, and draws believable characters. It would make a great Summer read, for those who like beach books with some substance.
Helpful Score: 2
I was surprised that I really enjoyed this book.
"This is a go-for-it-at-1-A.M. novel--one that has you so thoroughly captivated that you'll stay up to finish it no matter how early your alarm clock is set to start beeping . . . warmhearted, witty. . . an affecting, funny novel about how people who are seeking, whether they admit it or not, love and ties that bond . . . " PEOPLE
"This is a go-for-it-at-1-A.M. novel--one that has you so thoroughly captivated that you'll stay up to finish it no matter how early your alarm clock is set to start beeping . . . warmhearted, witty. . . an affecting, funny novel about how people who are seeking, whether they admit it or not, love and ties that bond . . . " PEOPLE
Helpful Score: 2
Humor and unexpected turns make this a fun-to-read story of a flamboyant woman who wants to connect with her now adult daughter that she gave up as an infant. Doesn't sound like a funny premise, but it is a delightful read!
Helpful Score: 2
I thought it was a really good read. Intense story of adopted woman trying to build a relationship with her birth mother. Spoiler: Watching her find love late in life makes for an interesting story. Tried to pick the movie up & it is drastically different from the book - did not even rent it!