A review by kinderny
The Breakdown Lane by Jacquelyn Mitchard

3.0

A fairy tale of sorts- not reality based, but somewhat engaging. The story is kind of pedestrian- advice columnist struggles with her marriage and troubled teen children, is ultimately abandoned and is diagnosed with MS. Ultimately, she finds happiness with rich doctor and learns to take one day at a time. The saving grace is the characters. The teenage son with learning disabilities is a great character as is the schmuck of an ex-husband and the gay best friend. The humor of the advice columns was a plus. Would have liked a little more humor throughout. Decent read for women that are too old for "chick lit"- but don't want something intellectual. She's no Jennifer Crusie though.