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Book Review of Happily Ever After: And 21 Other Myths About Family Life

Happily Ever After: And 21 Other Myths About Family Life
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From the back cover:

"You are what you eat."
"The best things in life are free."
"You can't take it with you."

We've all heard the cliches. But are they true?

Karen Linamen proves that in the wild and wacky world of family life, these sayings hold water about as well as a pair of wet panty hose. Debunking twenty-two familiar myths, she offers sidesplitting observations and commonsense solutions on everything from lethal lunch box leftovers to the postnatal body. Through it all, Karen inspires, informs, and entertains as she celebrates the offbeat upside of family life.