Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons

 Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons

I read this book for my Book Club. I was very skeptical at first and did not think I would like it at all. I had a hard time getting into the book, but then all of a sudden it just picked up!

The book focus is on 5 women who were wives and mothers living on the same street in the 60's. The women decide to start a book club to give them some adult time and female companionship. The author picked moments out of their lives and narrated it through different characters. The book continued on until the late 90's and the readers were able to learn of so many things in these women’s lives. Religion, politics, gay children, abuse, and adoption to name a few.

I loved the book. It gave such insight to the times the women lived in and what true friendship means. Being in a book clubmyself it really touched home with me. I recommend the book for anyone in a book club or adult women of any age!

Read July 2011



Bossypants

I am a fan of Tina Fey. I don't watch SNL regularly but I do watch 30 Rock all the time and have seen her in many movies. This book had me laughing out loud multiple times. I found felt almost as if I could hear her narrating the book in my head.
This book touches on most of Tina's life so far. We learn about her awkward stage crew geek days in High School through the time when she becomes part of the Second City Improve Comedy troop. After she was able to land that gig along came SNL. It seems like Tina has had a lot of opportunities that were followed up by hard work.
This book delivers on the comedy, one liners, insight to her cast and crew of 30 Rock and SNL. The book touches on her struggles being a Working Mom. It was a fun read. I think anyone who enjoys her work would like this book.
Read July 2011

Little Earthquakes

In this book Weiner looks at 4 married women. All these women have 2 things in common, 1. they are married and 2. they have given birth to a baby. This book bounces back and fourth telling the story of all 4 women.
Lisa (Lia) a Hollywood actress who returns home after her baby dies of SIDS. Lisa left her husband not letting him know where she was going or when / if she was coming back. Lisa is trying to find her way out of depression and learn to live again.
Becky is a plus size chef married to a Doctor. Her mother in law is overbearing and manipulating. Becky struggles with kicking her mother in law out of her life because of her love for her husband.
Ayinde is a TV reporter who marries a Basket Ball player. They move to Philadelphia and he is always on the road... you can guess what happens next. Yup, he cheats and gets someone else pregnant. Ayinde's own mother is more or less un-interested in her child and grandchild. Most of the things she does are just for show.
Kelly thinks her husband is her ticket to a better life. When things don't go as planned she becomes so enraged with her situation and lies to keep face. Kelly struggles going back to work early while her husband stays home and is less than productive.
All in all the book is good. It gives a view on 4 different lives and they come together in an interesting way. I enjoyed the book.
Read June 2011