LITTLE EARTHQUAKES: A NOVEL: Jennifer Weiner: Atria: Fiction: 417 pagesJennifer Weiner’s newest novel is a story of love, heartbreak, redemption and friendship as four women make the bumpy transition into new motherhood.
Kelly is the bubbly, young overachiever; Becky is an easy going chef with a loving husband but the worst possible mother-in-law; Ayinde is the sophisticated wife of a basketball superstar, who feels compelled to raise her son by the dictates of a book; and Lia is the once famous Hollywood star trying to make sense of her life after an overwhelming loss.
As a new mother of a 16 month old, I found myself laughing and crying along with these amazing characters as they described their thoughts, feelings and struggles. I could relate to the sleep deprivation, the spit-up stained clothes, the frustration over strained relationships and the overwhelming love felt by a mother for her child.
Although new mothers will find comfort in realizing they are not alone, this book is a good read for anyone interested in well-developed characters dealing with real life issues through friendship and laughter.
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