I was really looking forward to reading this book by Nancy Pearl. After all, the woman has read thousands of books so surely she'd know how to write one. She was awarded the 2011 Librarian of the Year Award, among many other awards. So I jumped right in! Sadly, I struggled through more than half of the book before I remotely starting liking it.
The introduction of George turned my interest around. George was raised by loving parents in a nurturing environment Lizzie grew up with parents who ignored all aspects of parenting, two famous psychologists who never showed her love or attention. Talk about opposites! George falls for Lizzie, who has recently been jilted by the love of her life, Jack. She dates George, never really getting emotionally involved until he takes her home for Christmas. George's family life shows Lizzie how parents should treat a child, and she becomes fond of George's parents and thus George.
Story follows their engagement and marriage, George doting on Lizzie, she never really feeling true love for George. She constantly pines for Jack. No spoilers here, I'm just glad I finally read the entire book. It's psychologically deeper than my review, with an annoying subplot that Lizzie won't stop thinking about!
Best Line: Regret was a dead-end street, a dark alley on a cold night. It took you nowhere.
The introduction of George turned my interest around. George was raised by loving parents in a nurturing environment Lizzie grew up with parents who ignored all aspects of parenting, two famous psychologists who never showed her love or attention. Talk about opposites! George falls for Lizzie, who has recently been jilted by the love of her life, Jack. She dates George, never really getting emotionally involved until he takes her home for Christmas. George's family life shows Lizzie how parents should treat a child, and she becomes fond of George's parents and thus George.
Story follows their engagement and marriage, George doting on Lizzie, she never really feeling true love for George. She constantly pines for Jack. No spoilers here, I'm just glad I finally read the entire book. It's psychologically deeper than my review, with an annoying subplot that Lizzie won't stop thinking about!
Best Line: Regret was a dead-end street, a dark alley on a cold night. It took you nowhere.
