SALLY W. (thameslink) -
Helpful Score: 1
Witty, amusing and ultimately hopeful book. A good, quick read.
John S. (Seajack) reviewed Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest on + 347 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I had liked Goldhammer's previous memoir, so got this one off the new books shelf a few weeks ago. Although she writes well, and has interesting things to say, I never really felt connected to her (main) story of seeing her daughter become an independent adult, nor the subplots (often flashbacks) regarding Goldhammer's relationships with her mother, and the men in her past -- sure, she can keep all those names/players straight, but I could've used a scorecard for such a small book!
Recommended (though read the other book first if possible), but I don't think one is supposed to feel exhausted after 150 pages?
Recommended (though read the other book first if possible), but I don't think one is supposed to feel exhausted after 150 pages?
A quick one-sitting read, which I enjoyed. But did not like nearly as much as her first (fun & quirky) book "Still Life With Chickens". So, was slightly disappointed that it didn't live up to the "Chickens" book.
I did not like it as much as the first book: "Still Life with Chickens." It moved very slowly and was more about the author.
