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Wendy Holden
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14 Jun 2007
A deliciously funny tale of taming husbands from the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE and MARRYING UP, WENDY HOLDEN.

Sophie's marriage was perfect, but now it's all gone wrong. Mark works late; she's left with the baby, domestic drudgery, her own career to keep on the go and the growing feeling that Mark is having an affair. When he fails to come home one night it's the last straw.

Sophie wants a divorce. But Mark doesn't. He hasn't been unfaithful, just thoughtless. Desperate not to lose his family, he signs up to the 'School for Husbands', which transforms hopeless spouses into perfect marriage partners. But will its intensive and unusual tuition be enough to get him back with Sophie? Especially now an eligible millionaire is after her...

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Review (14 Jun 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0755334094
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755334094
  • Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.3 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 141,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'A delicious new satire' (Daily Express)

'A great light read, often funny and always entertaining'

(Sunshine Coast Daily 20061121)

About the Author

Wendy Holden, a former journalist, is the author of ten acclaimed bestsellers. She is a regular on TV and radio and writes for a wide range of publications. She is married, lives in the country and has two small children. Visit her on her website www.wendyholden.net, or follow her on Twitter @Wendy_Holden

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not her best work... 1 July 2007
By LittleReader VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
'The School for Husbands' is an ok read - I'm afraid I cant stretch to much more than that. I really enjoyed WH's first few books, but the last couple haven't really set my World on fire!
In this instance, the story doesnt actually start to get going until about halfway through the book and then most of it is crammed into the last quarter with loose threads left hanging all over the place. It's main character, Sophie, comes across completely unsympathetically and I was left wondering why her husband actually wanted to be with such a wet, irritatingly blind, pain in the bum at all, let alone want to enrol in a school to sort out his own behaviour!
So - a little thin on character development with a plot that never really goes anywhere fast but an ok, no-fuss, easy read. Here's hoping her next offering is an improvement!
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT IDEA! 27 Aug 2006
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A recent convert to Wendy Holden books, this one was just as entertaining as those I've read so far. I love the author's humour and deft touches with puns and clever world-play. This story is one experienced by most couples when baby comes along -despite the apparent equality of the sexes it is generally the woman who gets to look after the baby, do the housework, shopping & cleaning etc as well as hold down a full-time job. Tiredness leads to turmoil leads to rows.

Far from being a dig at men's selfishness or inability to see where they are failing (and woman's failing to point out in easy language that she needs his help instead of nagging or 'hinting'), the author shows us how we can maintain and improve a relationship after the arrival of baby, rather than go down the messy road to divorce.

The idea of a husband attending 'A School for Husbands' (how nice, in these politically correct times, to be able to use such a phrase!) is one that many women would find attractive. Perhaps this book should be made compulsory reading by all males? If only for them to realise that it's the little things that niggle (toothpaste tubes, toilet seats, pulled out drawers etc) which, when added up cause their partner to finally flip. But conversely, it should be read by all women as well, and they would learn that generally the man in their life does not mean to be unhelpful or useless, he just doesn't know exactly where he fits into this new domestic routine where his wife/partner seems to do everything so much better.

Perhaps divorce is the outcome of assumptions made by partners that their other half knows what they're thinking.

Laughter heals most things and all partnerships should have plenty of laughter within them.

Make a start with this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best laugh yet 27 April 2013
By Lindy
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Very funny a good read, she writes in a realistic witty style, and chooses topics that can relate to any one of us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So so wonderful
I love Wendy Holden's books! It's a nice and actual subject and simply don't want to leave the book out of your hands!
Published 2 months ago by Cory
2.0 out of 5 stars not great
didnt really like this book not happy with the book at all and wont be buying any more books of this author
Published 5 months ago by gillian harpur
1.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the worst book I have ever read
I couldn't even get a quarter of the way through this book. The characters are one-dimensional stereotypes and although the premise seemed to have some potential, the actual story... Read more
Published 19 months ago by MrsSparkle
2.0 out of 5 stars unlikable, stereotypical, cliched charaters
I got this book on loan from the library as an audiobook, which is probably worse than just merely in print. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2011 by pengu
5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it
I like Wendy Holden, and her books and I was listening to this as an audio book and Suzy Aitchison was a great choice to read it. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2011 by Rory
3.0 out of 5 stars Light romp of a book
This is the first Holden I've read and while I'm not rushing out to buy her back catalogue, I'd read others if in the mood for some light chick-lit. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2010 by Roman Clodia
5.0 out of 5 stars The School for Husbands
Very good read.Ligh hearted and funny.I enjoyed it very much.If you enjoy this kind of reading,then I recomend this book.
Published on 7 Oct 2010 by Mr. M. C. Jeggo
5.0 out of 5 stars great,funny,with touch of a drama
book which leave you thinking about your life and relationship with your partner... recommended to those who has partner and kids. Read more
Published on 7 July 2009 by D. Gorelik
1.0 out of 5 stars Hurried ending did nothing for me
It started off OK, but somewhere around the middle of the book it all started to get very rushed. It was like one of those essays you do in exams - you start off well, then... Read more
Published on 3 May 2009 by Ad Jr Jones
2.0 out of 5 stars Beach or bath read
Very light reading - female character quite hard to warm to, the plot thin and the school lessons are silly, but an enjoyable all the same.
Published on 1 Jan 2009 by Odette Kelly
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