Unabridged Audiobook
Loved this relatable mother / daughter story!
Every life has a story, and that story is immensely important to the person living it. The wonder is that a novelist can create a fictional character with an ordinary life, and strip away the prejudices that tell us nothing happened, and reveal something universal and informative about 'the human condition,' that teaches us how to better live. [potential spoilers removed] An author does not usually give us direct clues to the meaning of their work; it is hidden away, little things here and there which the reader puts together. Lucy's writing teacher tells her exactly what she is writing about: This is a story about love, she says, people who love imperfectly, "because we all love imperfectly." You have only one story, Lucy had been told. And Lucy tells us about her life, how people think she came from nothing, which she knows is not true, and how she just lived her life, blindly, fighting to do what she needs to do.
Very good book but way too short!!! Was that intentional so as to get you to buy the next one ( which I’m going to do) this book has so much familiar dysfunctional that you’re bound to see yourself in parts of it , even if it’s very small. Really did enjoy it!
Self indulgent rambling repetitive no plot. Seemed more like a disgorgement of the character's disjointed psychotherapy sessions. I have enough problems of my own, thanks. The narrator was perfect for this book but was irritating to listen to as it reminded me of my mother-in-law's controlling, biting voice. A me problem, to be sure, but you get it.
Enjoyed the story.
really enjoyed this book
This book was a rambling of disconnected stories. I do not understand the high rankings of other listeners because this book was a complete bore. The narration was very slow and a bit monotone and at times put me to sleep. I listen while driving so this is not a good thing. I would NOT recommend.
Touching story made of a series of smaller stories shared between mother and daughter.
Perfect story about "imperfect love" , which I believe we all witness. Narration well done. Kimberly brigs the novel to life and makes it believable.
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