cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
5.0
A 2013 staff nonfiction favorite recommended by Heather, who writes, "Once more, this delightful mother and daughter team present a funny and charming collection of essays, featuring their every day adventures in life and love. Each writes with a warm and welcoming voice, as if you were sitting down for coffee with a good friend and sharing stories. Truly a treat to read!''
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cheryl6of8's review against another edition
5.0
I have to give this 5 stars since I listened to the audiobook twice in a 3 day period and still laughed out loud. I will pass this copy on to a friend and I will look for other books by this mother-daughter duo, plus I will try reading more of Lisa's mysteries. To future readers, enjoy the home-decorating errors, the family squabbles, and the hazards of life with dogs. If you don't literally LOL at least twice, seek emergency treatment.
wishanem's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this lighthearted mother-daughter memoir focusing on that duo's entirely functional relationship. The mother's relationship with her own mother is a smidge more difficult, but still notably loving and pleasant.
This book is a nice reminder that small everyday lives can be just as fertile ground for writing as war or world-changing drama.
This book is a nice reminder that small everyday lives can be just as fertile ground for writing as war or world-changing drama.
jcarew's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of interesting essays/columns. I particularly liked Francesca's 9/11 piece.
mythyagain's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Scottoline and her daughter Francesca take turns writing essays on topics ranging from long distance romances to pet fur covered furniture. There were several times that I did find myself chuckling. I read the audio version which includes an interview with both authors and adds more insight to their writing and purpose.
rns1108's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
janez4catz's review
4.0
So this my first time trying out Lisa and Francesca's non fiction books and I thoroughly enjoyed this book with its "laugh out loud" moments.
In addition, after trying audio books many years ago with no success, I tried this book via audio when I started walking again during the pandemic. The short essays kept my attention and this time, SUCCESS with an audio book so thanks for that!
In addition, after trying audio books many years ago with no success, I tried this book via audio when I started walking again during the pandemic. The short essays kept my attention and this time, SUCCESS with an audio book so thanks for that!
giantsdancefarm's review against another edition
4.0
MANY laugh out loud chapters. I'm recommending to Pam, especially.