Decent but nothing to write home about. ( )

This book was terrific. The writing was clean and smooth and flowed along. As a writer, I couldn't stop trying to figure out how Garvin *did it*. There were no lags in the story, all the characters were well fleshed out and it was funny despite the painful emotional struggles of the protagonist. I loved the dynamics between Tig and her sister, the sisters and their mother and even Tig and her potential love partners. Well paced, well written and well done. I look forward to reading more of Garvin's work. ( )

funny, somewhat insightful ( )

This book was delightfully cute and funny. You wouldn't think that a story about caring for a parent with alzheimer's, along with major relationship and career issues, would be uplifting, but this book is. Even though it broaches some heavy subjects, Garvin handles them in such a light and breezy way that you never lose the smile that this book gives you. There's also plenty of deep wisdom and good advice woven throughout the pages, but it never comes off preachy.

This book gave me the impression that the author would be that grounded, wise friend who always knows the exact right thing to do. Very easy reading, and a pleasant break from reality. Definitely adding this author's other books to my list! 5 stars! ( )

A fun, easy read that will be SO easy to identify with. A great tale of what happens when the people we think simply can't live without all the care, attention and time we give them suddenly become wiser than us---because we step back and let them. A great twist when the doctor learns from her patients and family members about what's really important, what expectations make sense and, above all, that all those plates we keep twirling in the air are really in own heads.

A light, witty lesson for life. Enjoy. ( )