Jennifer Weiner es una aclamada autora cuyas novelas profundizan en las complejidades de la feminidad moderna, explorando temas de identidad, familia y expectativas sociales con humor y profunda empatía. Su distintiva voz narrativa capta las sutilezas de las relaciones y la búsqueda de la autoaceptación, resonando profundamente en los lectores. Ella teje magistralmente experiencias contemporáneas en historias cautivadoras que son a la vez perspicaces y entretenidas, consolidando su reputación como una observadora aguda de la condición femenina.
"A smart, thoughtful, and timely exploration of two sisters' lives from the 1950s to the present as they struggle to find their places--and be true to themselves--in a rapidly evolving world. Mrs. Everything is an ambitious, richly textured journey through history--and herstory--as these two sisters navigate a changing America over the course of their lives"
This is the story of what comes after 'happily ever after' as three young wives make the journey into motherhood, and discover how it changes their sense of themselves and their relationships with friends and family. There's Becky, a plump, sexy chef, with an overworked husband, an adorable baby girl...and the mother-in-law from hell. There's Kelly, an event planner who's trying to cram sixty hours of work into twenty-hour weeks, all while charting her baby's every move on a spreadsheet and hoping that her husband will pull his life together, pull on some pants, and find a job. And there's Ayinde, who is married to Philadelphia's most prominent basketball star, until the combination of new baby and infidelity threatens their marriage. As these three grow closer while attempting to put their lives in order, we also come to know Lia, who returns home to Philadelphia after her life in Los Angeles ends in horrible tragedy. By turns moving, funny, and inspiring, LITTLE EARTHQUAKES is a great big delicious read from a prodigiously talented author.
Rachel Blum and Andy Landis are only eight years old when they meet late one night in an ER waiting room. Their encounter is brief - born with a congenital heart defect, Rachel is no stranger to the Miami hospital, but Andy is there only to treat a broken arm. They think they'll never meet again. Rachel will return home and grow up safe and sheltered by two doting parents who worry about their daughter's health. As the only child of a single mom, Andy will cook dinner for himself while his mother spends nights out on the town searching for a new husband, a father for her son. Rachel will have lots of friends and long for nothing. Andy will find solace in running and become the star of his track team. But over the years, their paths will continue to cross. And when they think of each other, it's simply as that great first love. But what if some first loves are meant to last?
The story revolves around sisters Cassie and Zoe Griffin, whose contrasting personalities shape their paths in the music industry. While Zoe pursues fame with relentless ambition, Cassie's musical talent brings her into the spotlight, yet she struggles with self-acceptance. Two decades later, the sisters are estranged, each facing the consequences of their choices in the harsh reality of celebrity life. As Zoe's daughter Cherry seeks to follow in their footsteps, the sisters must confront their past mistakes and the possibility of healing their fractured relationship. This novel explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the cost of fame.
From bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a heartwarming tale of friendship and belonging. Twelve-year-old Alice, often overlooked, finds a friend in Millie, a Bigfoot she rescues. As they navigate challenges, including Bigfoot hunters, Alice and Millie learn to trust each other and embrace their true selves.
When her ex-boyfriend writes an insulting column about her, Cannie Shapiro - the smart, sharp, plus-sized reporter - who never thought that loving her was an act of courage, is plunged into misery, and the most amazing year of her life.
New York Times bestselling author Weiner takes readers into the heart of women's lives in an unforgettable, timely tale. When India Bishop's attempts at pregnancy fail, she turns to technology to help make her dreams come true, but disrupts the lives of those involved.
Jules Strauss is a Princeton senior with a full scholarship, acquaintances instead of friends, and a family she's ashamed to invite to Parents' Weekend. With the income she'll receive from donating her "pedigree" eggs, she believes she can save her father from addiction. Annie Barrow married her high school sweetheart and became the mother to two boys. After years of staying at home and struggling to support four people on her husband's salary, she thinks she's found a way to recover a sense of purpose and bring in some extra cash. India Bishop, thirty-eight (really forty-three), has changed everything about herself: her name, her face, her past. In New York City, she falls for a wealthy older man, Marcus Croft, and decides a baby will ensure a happy ending. When her attempts at pregnancy fail, she turns to technology, and Annie and Jules, to help make her dreams come true. But each of their plans is thrown into disarray when Marcus' daughter Bettina, intent on protecting her father, becomes convinced that his new wife is not what she seems. With startling tenderness and laugh-out-loud humor, Jennifer Weiner once again takes readers into the heart of women's lives in an unforgettable, timely tale that interweaves themes of class and entitlement, surrogacy and donorship, the rights of a parent and the measure of motherhood
"Daisy Shoemaker can't sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful home in the Philadelphia suburbs, she should be content. But her teenage daughter can be a handful, her husband can be distant, her work can feel trivial, and she has lots of acquaintances, but no real friends. Still, Daisy knows she's got it good. So why is she up all night? While Daisy tries to identify the root of her dissatisfaction, she's also receiving misdirected emails meant for a woman named Diana Starling, whose email address is just one punctuation mark away from her own. While Daisy's driving carpools, Diana is chairing meetings. While Daisy's making dinner, Diana's making plans to reorganize corporations. Diana's glamorous, sophisticated, single-lady life is miles away from Daisy's simpler existence. When an apology leads to an invitation, the two women meet and become friends. But, as they get closer, we learn that their connection was not completely accidental. Who IS this other woman, and what does she want with Daisy?"--Publisher.
From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Place comes a warmhearted and empowering new novel about love, family, friendship, secrets, and the power of a trip to change your life. číst celé
