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Book Review of Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman

Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman
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Lisa Scottoline is best known for her thrillers, usually featuring strong women thrown into perilous situations. It's a delightful surprise to discover she also writes short essays, some previously published in her "Chick Wit" column.

The topics are mostly humorous, dealing with being a woman; being the single mom of a young adult; being the adult child of an opinionated and feisty mother; finding jeans that fit; and other perils of contemporary life.

While the title statement is never really discussed, we do discover that Scottoline has two ex-husbands "in the rear-view mirror", and shares her Pennsylvania home with dogs, cats, chickens, and an occasional relative.

It's an engaging collection to dip into, rather like sitting down for coffee with a friend for a good girl-talk session.