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Why Can't I Be You: A Novel
Why Can't I Be You A Novel
Author: Allie Larkin
At one time or another, everyone has wished they could be someone else. Exploring this universal longing, Allie Larkin follows up the success of her debut novel, Stay, with a moving portrait of friendship and identity. — When Jenny Shaw hears someone shout ?Jessie!? across a hotel lobby, she impulsively answers. All her life, Jenny has toed the l...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780452298378
ISBN-10: 0452298377
Publication Date: 2/26/2013
Pages: 304
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4.1 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Plume
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 7
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kdurham2813 avatar reviewed Why Can't I Be You: A Novel on + 753 more book reviews
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings

Jenny Shaw is headed on a work trip and her life is going down a path that she just isn't sure it is right for her, so she is given an interesting opportunity to put herself in another person's shoes for a little bit. She finds the definition of friends, where her true passion lies and where she thinks she wants her future to go.

I absolutely ADORE books that have reunions! I love the idea of people reuniting after years apart and seeing who are still friends and how the dynamics change from high school to the adult years. This one put in an extra twist with Jenny "filling in" for a missing alum; I loved it.
bulldoglover22 avatar reviewed Why Can't I Be You: A Novel on + 105 more book reviews
After reading Allie Larkin's "Stay," I was excited to have the opportunity to read another one of her publications. I truly enjoyed the concept of this book - you cannot help feeling for the main character and forgiving her for some of her choices. Although I never condone dishonesty, her choices were just an "innocent" attempt at finding true happiness. Her indiscretions were never mean spirited; eventually she learned from her choices and experiences in order to find the path she was meant to take in order to find her ultimate happiness.


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