Author: Rona Halsall
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1838886192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
‘I was on the edge of my seat and through bleary eyes, I read this in one sitting… Make sure you have nothing else on when you start One Mistake as you will not be able to tear yourself away! You have been warned.’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My family. Her heart swelled with love. They were all that mattered. And she knew she’d do anything, anything at all for them. Sara made one promise to herself when she was growing up in foster care: that if she was lucky enough to have a family, she’d always do whatever it took to protect them. Looking around her home with its cosy kitchen and living room, where her energetic teenage daughters and gorgeous four-year-old son all eat, play and live together, she knows she’d do anything to keep them safe. So when Sara’s husband Matt loses his job and every shred of his confidence with it, she knows it’s up to her to bring the family back from the brink. Though she doesn’t know where she can possibly find the money they need to keep afloat. Until her boss at work offers her a deal. He’ll help out. She just has to do him one little favour. But could trusting him save Sara’s family, or will it be a mistake that costs her absolutely everything? This year’s most gripping psychological thriller – perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Girl on the Train, and Something in the Water. Readers are loving One Mistake: ‘What a fantastic book! I've never read any of Rona's Halsall's books before and now I know I've really been missing out!… I can't recommend this book enough. It keeps you thrilled and guessing right to the end, and I couldn't stop reading until I had finished.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat… I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn’t let up. Loved it!’ By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impossible to put down… a taut, mesmerising story chock-a-block with secrets, lies and deceit… A true masterpiece.’ Brianne’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘To describe this book in one word – brilliant… This book is perfectly written, the story keeps you hooked and needing to know what happens next. The twists and turns were just brilliant!’ Victoria Wilks Writes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Now if you’re after a book that will have you constantly second guessing, this is the one for you… YOU HAVE TO GIVE THIS A GO!… An absolutely fantastic read, full of twists and turns… A definite must read that is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through… I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn’t let up. Loved it!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. I loved this book. Gripped from the very beginning until the end. So many twists and turns and heart in mouth moments.’ Red Velvet Bookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hooked from the very first page… Instantly sucks you in. I’m still in shock.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Please, make sure you have plenty of time once you start reading it, because it's so captivating that you will scarcely be able to put it down!’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thought My Lovely Wife was intense, this one was even more… Close to unputdownable. Creepy and twisty.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have not been able to put this one down and have devoured this book in just one sitting. It is absolutely fantastic.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilled me off my seat!... A heart-stopping thriller… Absolutely enthralling!!’ Book Reviews by Shalini ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One Mistake
Author: Rona Halsall
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1838886192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
‘I was on the edge of my seat and through bleary eyes, I read this in one sitting… Make sure you have nothing else on when you start One Mistake as you will not be able to tear yourself away! You have been warned.’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My family. Her heart swelled with love. They were all that mattered. And she knew she’d do anything, anything at all for them. Sara made one promise to herself when she was growing up in foster care: that if she was lucky enough to have a family, she’d always do whatever it took to protect them. Looking around her home with its cosy kitchen and living room, where her energetic teenage daughters and gorgeous four-year-old son all eat, play and live together, she knows she’d do anything to keep them safe. So when Sara’s husband Matt loses his job and every shred of his confidence with it, she knows it’s up to her to bring the family back from the brink. Though she doesn’t know where she can possibly find the money they need to keep afloat. Until her boss at work offers her a deal. He’ll help out. She just has to do him one little favour. But could trusting him save Sara’s family, or will it be a mistake that costs her absolutely everything? This year’s most gripping psychological thriller – perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Girl on the Train, and Something in the Water. Readers are loving One Mistake: ‘What a fantastic book! I've never read any of Rona's Halsall's books before and now I know I've really been missing out!… I can't recommend this book enough. It keeps you thrilled and guessing right to the end, and I couldn't stop reading until I had finished.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat… I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn’t let up. Loved it!’ By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impossible to put down… a taut, mesmerising story chock-a-block with secrets, lies and deceit… A true masterpiece.’ Brianne’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘To describe this book in one word – brilliant… This book is perfectly written, the story keeps you hooked and needing to know what happens next. The twists and turns were just brilliant!’ Victoria Wilks Writes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Now if you’re after a book that will have you constantly second guessing, this is the one for you… YOU HAVE TO GIVE THIS A GO!… An absolutely fantastic read, full of twists and turns… A definite must read that is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through… I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn’t let up. Loved it!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. I loved this book. Gripped from the very beginning until the end. So many twists and turns and heart in mouth moments.’ Red Velvet Bookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hooked from the very first page… Instantly sucks you in. I’m still in shock.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Please, make sure you have plenty of time once you start reading it, because it's so captivating that you will scarcely be able to put it down!’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thought My Lovely Wife was intense, this one was even more… Close to unputdownable. Creepy and twisty.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have not been able to put this one down and have devoured this book in just one sitting. It is absolutely fantastic.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilled me off my seat!... A heart-stopping thriller… Absolutely enthralling!!’ Book Reviews by Shalini ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1838886192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
‘I was on the edge of my seat and through bleary eyes, I read this in one sitting… Make sure you have nothing else on when you start One Mistake as you will not be able to tear yourself away! You have been warned.’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My family. Her heart swelled with love. They were all that mattered. And she knew she’d do anything, anything at all for them. Sara made one promise to herself when she was growing up in foster care: that if she was lucky enough to have a family, she’d always do whatever it took to protect them. Looking around her home with its cosy kitchen and living room, where her energetic teenage daughters and gorgeous four-year-old son all eat, play and live together, she knows she’d do anything to keep them safe. So when Sara’s husband Matt loses his job and every shred of his confidence with it, she knows it’s up to her to bring the family back from the brink. Though she doesn’t know where she can possibly find the money they need to keep afloat. Until her boss at work offers her a deal. He’ll help out. She just has to do him one little favour. But could trusting him save Sara’s family, or will it be a mistake that costs her absolutely everything? This year’s most gripping psychological thriller – perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Girl on the Train, and Something in the Water. Readers are loving One Mistake: ‘What a fantastic book! I've never read any of Rona's Halsall's books before and now I know I've really been missing out!… I can't recommend this book enough. It keeps you thrilled and guessing right to the end, and I couldn't stop reading until I had finished.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat… I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn’t let up. Loved it!’ By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impossible to put down… a taut, mesmerising story chock-a-block with secrets, lies and deceit… A true masterpiece.’ Brianne’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘To describe this book in one word – brilliant… This book is perfectly written, the story keeps you hooked and needing to know what happens next. The twists and turns were just brilliant!’ Victoria Wilks Writes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Now if you’re after a book that will have you constantly second guessing, this is the one for you… YOU HAVE TO GIVE THIS A GO!… An absolutely fantastic read, full of twists and turns… A definite must read that is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through… I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn’t let up. Loved it!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. I loved this book. Gripped from the very beginning until the end. So many twists and turns and heart in mouth moments.’ Red Velvet Bookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hooked from the very first page… Instantly sucks you in. I’m still in shock.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Please, make sure you have plenty of time once you start reading it, because it's so captivating that you will scarcely be able to put it down!’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thought My Lovely Wife was intense, this one was even more… Close to unputdownable. Creepy and twisty.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have not been able to put this one down and have devoured this book in just one sitting. It is absolutely fantastic.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilled me off my seat!... A heart-stopping thriller… Absolutely enthralling!!’ Book Reviews by Shalini ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Her One Mistake
Author: Heidi Perks
Publisher: Gallery Books
ISBN: 1501198327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
What should have been a fun-filled day takes a tragic turn for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. But while her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing—and admit that she’s solely to blame. Harriet, devastated by this unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now, more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women, trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface—and Harriet discovers that trusting Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter.... This breathless and fast-paced novel—perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door—takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Publisher: Gallery Books
ISBN: 1501198327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
What should have been a fun-filled day takes a tragic turn for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. But while her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing—and admit that she’s solely to blame. Harriet, devastated by this unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now, more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women, trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface—and Harriet discovers that trusting Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter.... This breathless and fast-paced novel—perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door—takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
One Little Mistake
Author: Emma Curtis
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171717
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
'A dark page-turning debut of friendship, deceit and lies' Woman & Home 'A compelling page-turner which kept me reading well into the night' Jane Corry, author of My Husband's Wife YOU TRUSTED YOUR BEST FRIEND . . . YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE. Vicky Seagrave is blessed: three beautiful children, a successful, doting husband, great friends and a job she loves. She should be perfectly happy. When she makes a split-second decision that risks everything she holds dear, there's only person she trusts enough to turn to. But Vicky is about to learn that one mistake is all it takes; that if you're careless with those you love, you don't deserve to keep them . . . Readers are obsessed with One Little Mistake ***** 'Fast paced story with a shocking to the core ending!' ***** 'Kept me hooked right up until the very last word.' ***** 'Full of twists and turns, keeps you guessing to the end.'
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171717
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
'A dark page-turning debut of friendship, deceit and lies' Woman & Home 'A compelling page-turner which kept me reading well into the night' Jane Corry, author of My Husband's Wife YOU TRUSTED YOUR BEST FRIEND . . . YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE. Vicky Seagrave is blessed: three beautiful children, a successful, doting husband, great friends and a job she loves. She should be perfectly happy. When she makes a split-second decision that risks everything she holds dear, there's only person she trusts enough to turn to. But Vicky is about to learn that one mistake is all it takes; that if you're careless with those you love, you don't deserve to keep them . . . Readers are obsessed with One Little Mistake ***** 'Fast paced story with a shocking to the core ending!' ***** 'Kept me hooked right up until the very last word.' ***** 'Full of twists and turns, keeps you guessing to the end.'
One Continuous Mistake
Author: Gail Sher
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101501677
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Based on the Zen philosophy that we learn more from our failures than from our successes, One Continuous Mistake teaches a refreshing new method for writing as spiritual practice. In this unique guide for writers of all levels, Gail Sher—a poet who is also a widely respected teacher of creative writing—combines the inspirational value of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way with the spiritual focus of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. Here she introduces a method of discipline that applies specific Zen practices to enhance and clarify creative work. She also discusses bodily postures that support writing, how to set up the appropriate writing regimen, and how to discover one's own "learning personality." In the tradition of such classics as Writing Down the Bones and If You Want to Write, One Continuous Mistake will help beginning writers gain access to their creative capabilities while serving as a perennial reference that working writers can turn to again and again for inspiration and direction.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101501677
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Based on the Zen philosophy that we learn more from our failures than from our successes, One Continuous Mistake teaches a refreshing new method for writing as spiritual practice. In this unique guide for writers of all levels, Gail Sher—a poet who is also a widely respected teacher of creative writing—combines the inspirational value of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way with the spiritual focus of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. Here she introduces a method of discipline that applies specific Zen practices to enhance and clarify creative work. She also discusses bodily postures that support writing, how to set up the appropriate writing regimen, and how to discover one's own "learning personality." In the tradition of such classics as Writing Down the Bones and If You Want to Write, One Continuous Mistake will help beginning writers gain access to their creative capabilities while serving as a perennial reference that working writers can turn to again and again for inspiration and direction.
Only One Mistake (Special Edition Paperback)
Author: Natasha Madison
Publisher: Only One
ISBN: 9781990376580
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Only One
ISBN: 9781990376580
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Book of Mistakes
Author: Corinna Luyken
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735227926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration One eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky. As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too. Fans of Peter Reynolds’s Ish and Patrick McDonnell’s A Perfectly Messed-Up Story will love the funny, poignant, completely unique storytelling of The Book of Mistakes. And, like Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, it makes the perfect graduation gift, encouraging readers to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life’s obstacles.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735227926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration One eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky. As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too. Fans of Peter Reynolds’s Ish and Patrick McDonnell’s A Perfectly Messed-Up Story will love the funny, poignant, completely unique storytelling of The Book of Mistakes. And, like Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, it makes the perfect graduation gift, encouraging readers to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life’s obstacles.
One Small Mistake
Author: Dandy Smith
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
ISBN: 1471411532
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE WRONG DAUGHTER One small mistake. One deadly consequence. Elodie Fray wants to be more like her perfect sister, Ada, the one her parents are actually proud of. When she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming an author, she thought it would be her time to shine, but a year on nothing has happened. And she's getting desperate. When Elodie makes one small mistake on a drunken night with a friend, things quickly spiral and suddenly everyone believes she has a book deal. Unable to find a way back from her little lie, her perfect dream becomes a perfect nightmare - and desperate times call for desperate measures. Meanwhile, everything is not as it seems in Ada Archer's perfect life. When her sister suddenly disappears, she questions everything - from her marriage, to the man who's been charged with Elodie's abduction. The papers say it's him, but the more she digs into her sister's life the less convinced she is. Ada will do anything to discover the truth, even if it kills her. No one knows what happened to Elodie Fray, and now her only chance of survival is her sister. Perfect for fans of B A Paris, Louise Candlish and Erin Kelly. Praise for One Small Mistake: 'A massively entertaining ride.' Christina McDonald 'A one sitting read ' Amazon Reviewer 'One Small Mistake is a very impressive debut' Amazon Reviewer 'The twists and turns just kept coming and the rivalry between the sisters was superb. ' Amazon Reviewer 'A fabulous thrill ride of a read and an outstanding debut' Ruth Giles, NetGalley Reviewer 'A fast paced thriller that will keep you guessing to the last page.' Lynn Beck, NetGalley Reviewer 'It's like a Netflix movie with lots of suspense and full of entertainment.' Manju Bhatia, NetGalley Reviewer
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
ISBN: 1471411532
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE WRONG DAUGHTER One small mistake. One deadly consequence. Elodie Fray wants to be more like her perfect sister, Ada, the one her parents are actually proud of. When she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming an author, she thought it would be her time to shine, but a year on nothing has happened. And she's getting desperate. When Elodie makes one small mistake on a drunken night with a friend, things quickly spiral and suddenly everyone believes she has a book deal. Unable to find a way back from her little lie, her perfect dream becomes a perfect nightmare - and desperate times call for desperate measures. Meanwhile, everything is not as it seems in Ada Archer's perfect life. When her sister suddenly disappears, she questions everything - from her marriage, to the man who's been charged with Elodie's abduction. The papers say it's him, but the more she digs into her sister's life the less convinced she is. Ada will do anything to discover the truth, even if it kills her. No one knows what happened to Elodie Fray, and now her only chance of survival is her sister. Perfect for fans of B A Paris, Louise Candlish and Erin Kelly. Praise for One Small Mistake: 'A massively entertaining ride.' Christina McDonald 'A one sitting read ' Amazon Reviewer 'One Small Mistake is a very impressive debut' Amazon Reviewer 'The twists and turns just kept coming and the rivalry between the sisters was superb. ' Amazon Reviewer 'A fabulous thrill ride of a read and an outstanding debut' Ruth Giles, NetGalley Reviewer 'A fast paced thriller that will keep you guessing to the last page.' Lynn Beck, NetGalley Reviewer 'It's like a Netflix movie with lots of suspense and full of entertainment.' Manju Bhatia, NetGalley Reviewer
The Feminine Mistake
Author: Leslie Bennetts
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1401387667
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Women are constantly being told that it's simply too difficult to balance work and family, so if they don't really "have to" work, it's better for their families if they stay home. Not only is this untrue, Leslie Bennetts says, but the arguments in favor of stay-at-home motherhood fail to consider the surprising benefits of work and the unexpected toll of giving it up. It's time, she says, to get the message across -- combining work and family really is the best choice for most women, and it's eminently doable. Bennetts and millions of other working women provide ample proof that there are many different ways to have kids, maintain a challenging career, and have a richly rewarding life as a result. Earning money and being successful not only make women feel great, but when women sacrifice their financial autonomy by quitting their jobs, they become vulnerable to divorce as well as the potential illness, death, or unemployment of their breadwinner husbands. Further, they forfeit the intellectual, emotional, psychological, and even medical benefits of self-sufficiency. The truth is that when women gamble on dependancy, most eventually end up on the wrong side of the odds. In riveting interviews with women from a wide range of backgrounds, Bennetts tells their dramatic stories -- some triumphant, others heartbreaking. The Feminine Mistake will inspire women to accept the challenge of figuring out who they are and what they want to do with their lives in addition to raising children. Not since Betty Friedan has anyone offered such an eye-opening and persuasive argument for why women can -- and should -- embrace the joyously complex lives they deserve.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1401387667
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Women are constantly being told that it's simply too difficult to balance work and family, so if they don't really "have to" work, it's better for their families if they stay home. Not only is this untrue, Leslie Bennetts says, but the arguments in favor of stay-at-home motherhood fail to consider the surprising benefits of work and the unexpected toll of giving it up. It's time, she says, to get the message across -- combining work and family really is the best choice for most women, and it's eminently doable. Bennetts and millions of other working women provide ample proof that there are many different ways to have kids, maintain a challenging career, and have a richly rewarding life as a result. Earning money and being successful not only make women feel great, but when women sacrifice their financial autonomy by quitting their jobs, they become vulnerable to divorce as well as the potential illness, death, or unemployment of their breadwinner husbands. Further, they forfeit the intellectual, emotional, psychological, and even medical benefits of self-sufficiency. The truth is that when women gamble on dependancy, most eventually end up on the wrong side of the odds. In riveting interviews with women from a wide range of backgrounds, Bennetts tells their dramatic stories -- some triumphant, others heartbreaking. The Feminine Mistake will inspire women to accept the challenge of figuring out who they are and what they want to do with their lives in addition to raising children. Not since Betty Friedan has anyone offered such an eye-opening and persuasive argument for why women can -- and should -- embrace the joyously complex lives they deserve.
One Fatal Mistake
Author: Tom Hunt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399586458
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Now in paperback—the author of Killer Choice delivers another nail-biting novel about a hit-and-run and a lie that goes horribly wrong in this thriller “full of shocks and twists you won't see coming” (Lee Child). Her son accidentally kills a man. They cover it up. Then everything goes wrong. When eighteen-year-old Joshua Mayo takes a man's life in a terrible accident, he leaves the scene without reporting the crime to the police. He hopes to put the awful night behind him and move on with his life. But, of course, he ends up telling his mother, Karen, what happened. Karen has raised Joshua on her own in Cedar Rapids, Iowa—and she'd thought they'd finally made it. He was doing well in school and was only months away from starting college at his dream school. After hearing his dark confession, she's forced to make a choice no parent should have to make. A choice that draws them both into a web of deceit that will change their lives forever—if they can make it out alive.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399586458
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Now in paperback—the author of Killer Choice delivers another nail-biting novel about a hit-and-run and a lie that goes horribly wrong in this thriller “full of shocks and twists you won't see coming” (Lee Child). Her son accidentally kills a man. They cover it up. Then everything goes wrong. When eighteen-year-old Joshua Mayo takes a man's life in a terrible accident, he leaves the scene without reporting the crime to the police. He hopes to put the awful night behind him and move on with his life. But, of course, he ends up telling his mother, Karen, what happened. Karen has raised Joshua on her own in Cedar Rapids, Iowa—and she'd thought they'd finally made it. He was doing well in school and was only months away from starting college at his dream school. After hearing his dark confession, she's forced to make a choice no parent should have to make. A choice that draws them both into a web of deceit that will change their lives forever—if they can make it out alive.
The First Mistake
Author: Sandie Jones
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250192056
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman, comes an addictively readable new domestic suspense about a wife, her husband, and the woman who is supposedly her best friend. THE WIFE: For Alice, life has never been better. With her second husband, she has a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house. HER HUSBAND: Alice knows that life could have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan’s arrival into her life gave her back the happiness she craved. HER BEST FRIEND: Through the ups and downs of life, from celebratory nights out to comforting each other through loss, Alice knows that with her best friend Beth by her side, they can survive anything together. So when Nathan starts acting strangely, Alice turns to Beth for help. But soon, Alice begins to wonder whether her trust has been misplaced . . . The first mistake could be her last. Praise for The Other Woman: "One of the most twisted and entertaining plots."—Reese Witherspoon "A perfect beach read."—Kristin Hannah "Whiplash-inducing."—New York Times Book Review "Such fun you'll cheer [Emily's] chutzpah."—PEOPLE "This thriller will hit close to home."—Refinery29
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250192056
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman, comes an addictively readable new domestic suspense about a wife, her husband, and the woman who is supposedly her best friend. THE WIFE: For Alice, life has never been better. With her second husband, she has a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house. HER HUSBAND: Alice knows that life could have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan’s arrival into her life gave her back the happiness she craved. HER BEST FRIEND: Through the ups and downs of life, from celebratory nights out to comforting each other through loss, Alice knows that with her best friend Beth by her side, they can survive anything together. So when Nathan starts acting strangely, Alice turns to Beth for help. But soon, Alice begins to wonder whether her trust has been misplaced . . . The first mistake could be her last. Praise for The Other Woman: "One of the most twisted and entertaining plots."—Reese Witherspoon "A perfect beach read."—Kristin Hannah "Whiplash-inducing."—New York Times Book Review "Such fun you'll cheer [Emily's] chutzpah."—PEOPLE "This thriller will hit close to home."—Refinery29