Mrs. Everything
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In this instant New York Times bestseller and "multigenerational narrative that's nothing short of brilliant" (People), two sisters' lives from the 1950s to the present are explored as they struggle to find their places--and be true to themselves--in a rapidly evolving world from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner. Jo and Bethie Kaufman were born into a world full of promise. Growing up in 1950s Detroit, they live in a perfect "Dick and Jane" house, where their roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tomboy, the bookish rebel with a passion to make the world more fair; Bethie is the pretty, feminine good girl, a would-be star who enjoys the power her beauty confers and dreams of a traditional life. But the truth ends up looking different from what the girls imagined. Jo and Bethie survive traumas and tragedies. As their lives unfold against the background of free love and Vietnam, Woodstock and women's lib, Bethie becomes an adventure-loving wild child who dives headlong into the counterculture and is up for anything (except settling down). Meanwhile, Jo becomes a proper young mother in Connecticut, a witness to the changing world instead of a participant. Neither woman inhabits the world she dreams of, nor has a life that feels authentic or brings her joy. Is it too late for the women to finally stake a claim on happily ever after? In "her most sprawling and intensely personal novel to date" (Entertainment Weekly), Jennifer Weiner tells a "simply unputdownable" (Good Housekeeping) story of two sisters who, with their different dreams and different paths, offer answers to the question: How should a woman be in the world?
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1501133497
ISBN13:9781501133497
Release Date:April 2020
Publisher:Atria Books
Length:496 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.3" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Hard to get into
Published by Raj2 , 2 years ago
Took me a while to finish this one which is telling enough.
Mrs. Everhthing
Published by Crystal , 2 years ago
I enjoyed the transitions from past to present and the segments for each main character. The author succeeded in building characters you want to see find themselves beneath the layers of facade and pain. I couldn't put it down!
Great novel!
Published by Frankie , 5 years ago
I absolutely loved reading this book! the writing was stupendous and the storyline really grasped my attention. It is a hefty read but it was a heavily interesting storyline that i believe many women can relate to. Not only does it address the issues of women inequality throughout the years of 60’s- present , but they take on the struggles of the gay community throughout these years and toxic family relationships (which i truly appreciated). Both of the main characters are very relatable (one being a tomboy and the other being more feminine like) and how their daily lives and the environment around changed their ways of living and opinions on certain subjects and life issues, which i believe many of us have experienced. This book is definitely one of my favorites.
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