John S. (Seajack) reviewed on 4/17/2009 + 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?

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