Critical Praise
“Your three young adult kids are screw ups, your handsome husband’s made some rotten choices and menopause isn’t your friend. Do you give up and settle in with a DVD of The Thorn Birds? In the face of quotidian family hell, outback wife Angela Gillespie has a different approach. With warmth, vivid characters, and a sharp eye toward observing twenty-first century life, Monica McInerney isn’t just one of my favorite writers from Down Under, but from anywhere.”
-- Sally Koslow, author of THE WIDOW WALTZ
“With deeply developed characters who will capture the heart, a plot that knows just when to twist, and a cathartic marriage between the two protagonists, McInerney’s novel is worth every page.”
-- RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
-- RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
“McInerney’s knack for characterization and the beautiful Australian setting make this heartwarming family story an enjoyable read.”
-- Booklist
-- Booklist
“McInerney writes with a deep respect for her characters…in a book written with humor and charm.”
-- Kirkus
-- Kirkus
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