Product DescriptionThe women of Freesia Court are convinced that there is nothing good coffee, delectable desserts, and a strong shoulder can’t fix. Laughter is the glue that holds them together—the foundation of a book group they call AHEB (Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons), an unofficial “club” that becomes much more. It becomes a lifeline. Holding on through forty eventful years, there’s Faith, a lonely mother of twins who harbors a terrible secret that has condemned her to living a lie; big, beautiful Audrey, the resident sex queen who knows that with good posture and an attitude you can get away with anything; Merit, the shy doctor’s wife with the face of an angel and the private hell of an abusive husband; Kari, a wise woman with a wonderful laugh who knows the greatest gifts appear after life’s fiercest storms; and finally, Slip, a tiny spitfire of a woman who isn’t afraid to look trouble straight in the eye.
This stalwart group of friends depicts a special slice of American life, of stay-at-home days and new careers, of children and grandchildren, of bold beginnings and second chances, in which the power of forgiveness, understanding, and the perfectly timed giggle fit is the CPR that mends broken hearts and shattered dreams.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Angry Housewives eating bon bons--Ecellent
Great beach read
great girl friend book
great book club book
we can relate on so many levels
makes you want to meet these gals
Rating: - I usually avoid this kind of book -- Glad I didn't
I have learned to avoid those books about groups of women who bond over years (and often over books and in book clubs) like the plague. However, for some reason, I actually read this one-- and liked it! The story spans from the 60's to the present day (or at least present day when published) and really rides the ups and downs of life. Nothing melodramatic or stunningly shocking-- just real. And there actually is talk of books! One of my favorite parts was that each chapter (told from the perspective ... Read More
Rating: - Bon Bon's and a Margarita might have made this more interesting
I was invested enough in the idea of getting to know the characters that I plowed through more than a third of the book before it really started to wear on me. The Angry Housewives really aren't all that interesting despite Landvik's attempt to make them individual and exciting. AHEB is rather clichéd and the whole "girl buddy book club" thing has been done. This book drew alot of comparisons to The Jane Austen Book club and The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, neither of which I have read. However, ... Read More
Rating: - Angry Housewives Review
I really enjoyed this book. I loved every one of the characters. The author did a very good job developing each character. I hated to see the book end.
Rating: - Angry housewives eating bon bons
Absolutely enjoyed reading this book about sisterhood in the neighborhood, women supporting each other no matter what fate throws at them. It takes a while to get to know all the characters and at times is written too lengthy but overall I highly recommend it to women of all ages.
- Angry Housewives eating bon bons--Ecellent
- Bon Bon's and a Margarita might have made this more interesting
