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Brenda Kovner is a zany, quirky advise columnist who lives in Washington, DC. Her readers love her problem solving approach - mostly. Not so much for her pediatric surgeon husband. And, her son, Wally, tells her to let it go whereas her other son whose goal is to get rich quick hopes she can help. Her belief that she can solve anyone's problems is, yes, problematic at times. For son, Wally, who has fallen deeply in love with the lovely timid Jo, it is indeed troublesome. For one thing, her father, Mr. Monti, does not approve of her marrying a social worker. Second, he is Jewish faith and she is thinking about adopting that faith. It's all a bit rocky because Mr. Monti is domineering and has firm ideas about Jo's future.
As Brenda worries about her family she anticipates celebrating her 47th birthday. It's a dreaded milestone because her mother and her grandmother both died at age 69. Brenda fears that she is too rapidly approaching that date. Needing live more of life she chooses to sleep with other men. Three in fact, one of whom is Mr. Monte.
Meantime, Mr. Monti has found a therapist to help Jo see things his way. Not appropriate thinks Brenda who urges Wally to find more objective help. Events move along as Mr. Monti persuads two of her husband's patient families to sue him, entangles her other son in a financial investment that drains his assets and threatens Wally. Brenda decides the solution is to murder Mr. Monti. And, the fun begins. Seriously. Hold your sides because Brenda's attempts to zap Mr. Monti are hilarious. It's a truly funny read.
As Brenda worries about her family she anticipates celebrating her 47th birthday. It's a dreaded milestone because her mother and her grandmother both died at age 69. Brenda fears that she is too rapidly approaching that date. Needing live more of life she chooses to sleep with other men. Three in fact, one of whom is Mr. Monte.
Meantime, Mr. Monti has found a therapist to help Jo see things his way. Not appropriate thinks Brenda who urges Wally to find more objective help. Events move along as Mr. Monti persuads two of her husband's patient families to sue him, entangles her other son in a financial investment that drains his assets and threatens Wally. Brenda decides the solution is to murder Mr. Monti. And, the fun begins. Seriously. Hold your sides because Brenda's attempts to zap Mr. Monti are hilarious. It's a truly funny read.
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