- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Review; New Ed edition (9 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755329473
- ISBN-13: 978-0755329472
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 428,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of Elinor Lipman's funniest and most entertaining novels.
Given up for adoption thirty-six years ago, April Epner, now a quiet-living, sensible-jumper-wearing Latin teacher, has never had the slightest desire to be reunited with her biological mother. But, as it turns out, she doesn't have a choice.
When Bernice Graverman, the brash, glamorous host of a mildly successful daytime TV talk show, flounces into her life claiming to be her mother, April is horrified: can she and this woman really share the same genes? Worse still, Bernice seems determined to take up her maternal role where she left off. Her first task: to tackle April's non-existent love life
Given up for adoption thirty-six years ago, April Epner, now a quiet-living, sensible-jumper-wearing Latin teacher, has never had the slightest desire to be reunited with her biological mother. But, as it turns out, she doesn't have a choice.
When Bernice Graverman, the brash, glamorous host of a mildly successful daytime TV talk show, flounces into her life claiming to be her mother, April is horrified: can she and this woman really share the same genes? Worse still, Bernice seems determined to take up her maternal role where she left off. Her first task: to tackle April's non-existent love life
About the Author
Elinor Lipman's previous novels include THEN SHE FOUND ME, ISABEL'S BED and THE INN AT LAKE DEVINE. Four of her novels are currently in development as feature films. She divides her time between Northampton, Massachusetts and New York City
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My biological mother was seventeen when she had me in 1952, and even that was more than I wanted to know about her. Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
This book is funny and sad, telling the story of a 30 something teacher, tracked down by her birth mother who abandoned her when she was a baby. It tells of the developing difficult relationship between two strong women, and also of the heart warming and tender romance that the daughter finds when she is least expecting it.
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Elinor Lipman is a quiet genius - writing about ordinary people, having ordinary lives, and finding love in ordinary places. BUT, her intelligent and well-written novels are wrought with real compassion for the tangles people find themselves in, and are usually extremely wry and funny. This twisty tale of adoption, a strange-and-colourful birth mother, and accidentally stumbling into love in the school library - is a joy to read from beginning to end. If you aren't totally entranced by April's crazy mum (and wholly in love with Dwight and/or April) by the end of the book, you have no heart or humanity. Read it - and feel a bit closer to the human race by the end.
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This is great, can't put it down, light fiction. Kind of an improbable plot, but you can't help but be happy for the characters.
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A thoroughly enjoyable book!
I was skeptical about this book as I am not a fan of humorous novels, but this book was a shining exception. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 1999
A book to make you laugh, but a book with great depth.
I finished Isabel's bed and ran out to get another Lipman book. I wasn't disappointed in the least. I found this book to be a wonderful ride full of pathos & humor. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 1998
Perfect Summer Romance
When you are looking for the perfect beach book, this is THE one to pick. Lipman's style is light, funny, touching. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 1998
E. Lipman is an exception
Ms. Lipman is one of very few authors of contemporary light fiction that I can stomach. I have read all of her books and I look forward to the next. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 1998
A fine book - one to share with your friends & family
This is a wonderfully entertaining story. I have passed my copy around so many times it's time to buy a new one.
Published on 2 Feb 1996
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