- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press; First Edition edition (July 7 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312381964
- ISBN-13: 978-0312381967
- Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.1 x 3.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #169,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"...as slick and enjoyable as a brand-new tube of lip gloss."
—People
“Harbison continues to wow readers with charm and genuine characters.”
—Booklist
"...fun nostalgia for those of us who loved Bonne Bell Lip Smackers and Sun-In."
—Fort-Worth Star Telegram
"Harbison creates vivid, convincing characters and handles them well.
—Publishers Weekly
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As enjoyable as a brand-new tube of lip gloss.”
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PEOPLE ON HOPE IN A JAR “Readers will root for these four plucky women. Like the designer shoes that pepper its pages, this book is pleasing and stylish. This frothy confection is sure to fly off the shelves this summer.” — BOOKLIST ON SHOE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
THE PICK OF CHICK LIT,
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This review is from: Hope In A Jar: 7 CDs (Audio CD)
Happily for chick lit fans Beth Harbison (Secrets of a Shoe Addict, Shoe Addicts Anonymous) penned a third tale that both tickles and touches, Hope A Jar. Outside of selling well and sharing the same author these three titles have one more thing in common - they're all read by the delightful Orlagh Cassidy.Credited with timing and delivery perfection, it has been said that Cassidy makes an audio even more fun than the print edition. Hear for yourselves in this story of friendship. Remember your best friend in high school? Hope that friendship didn't end as was the case with Allie and Olivia. You know what they say, opposites attract. Allie Denby was pretty, very pretty, and popular. Olivia Pelham had brains (a quality not too often appreciated by high schoolers.) They were best pals. However, the two had a serious parting of the ways and wrote fini to their friendship. Then, some 20 years later there is their high school reunion. Much has taken place in two decades. Allie is divorced, not too fond of her appearance, and feels on life's sidelines. Olivia has enjoyed a career as a high powered magazine editor in NYC. But, that has lost its luster. At the reunion Noah announces that he's going to marry Vickie (high school baddie). Wonder what can be done about this and what can repair a friendship. Beth Harbison has the answers, and you'll enjoy hearing them as read by Orlagh Cassidy. - Gail Cooke
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3.4 out of 5 stars (39 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
an internal makeover,
By Beth E. Settje - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hope in a Jar (Hardcover)
Insightful peek into the mind of adult women now and when they were teens. Enjoyable read for the youthful references, especially for those of us who are a similar age to the characters and can instantly recollect the nostalgia and memorabilia referenced in the story.The two main characters, Allie and Olivia, are each faced with personal decisions that force them to review their past and present circumstances. What impressed me about this book is that even though there is romance, not every character is trying to find a 'perfect match.' Rather, the women take good hard looks into their past to learn more about themselves in the present. Each has her own 'aha moment' and is definitely the better for it. The author does do a good job of integrating her title into the story line, really exposing just why many women choose to wear make-up and how taking care of ourselves on the outside can help us feel better on the inside. Only gave the story three stars because there is not a lot of serious writing or depth to the story. Many of the plot lines are predictable and there were few surprises or twists. However, it is a fun read - our book club selected it and I imagine we will have a few laughs discussing the high school scenes and angst we all went through at that time in our lives. A quick and light read. 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boring,
By Ania - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hope in a Jar (Paperback)
I hate to give low reviews as I am sure this author meant well and no one wants to see their hard work critiqued harshly.. however this book was really not worth my time. There was absolutely no depth to the characters, not a very interesting plot line, and way too predictable. I expected a lot more laughs and a lot more feelings (like in chick lit) but got neither. It reads like a boring afterschool special from the 80's. The book did not draw me to want to read into the night, it did not provoke much thought or happiness, it did not have compelling characters (like the recent book I read "Love the One you're With"). I am a DC native and really wanted it to read well, but it was just way too bland. Sorry, if you like the authors, get this book from the library.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun read with a hint of nostalgia from the 80s and 90s,
By Barbara Bell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hope in a Jar (Paperback)
Who was the gal you had makeovers with? Who was the one you told all your secrets? If you still talk to her today, consider yourself lucky. "Hope in a Jar" starts with the story of Allie and Olivia, two best friends who were inseparable during high school, but something happened senior year that tore them apart. The mystery of the "what happened" will keep you riveted, and the references to beauty routines, lines from commercials, and copy from ads will keep you entertained.With alternating chapters between what's going on today and flashbacks from eighth grade to senior year, the reader gets a thoroughly entertaining read. With their upcoming 20-year high school reunion, the girls each have a chance to reflect on all that is happened since they last saw each other. Allie is just getting over a long, drawn-out, and dull relationship, to which she's given her all: "The only things worse than finding your boyfriend is cheating on you with a beautiful woman is finding out he's cheating with an average woman." Olivia has enjoyed a career as a high-powered magazine editor in NYC, but even that has lost a lot of its glam. What's a girl to do? Allie's best guy friend, Noah, announces that he is going to marry a girl, and when Allie finds out it is the mean girl from her school who made her life miserable, she'll have nothing to do with THAT situation. Both Allie and Olivia re-connect over this disaster. I mean, how can he marry HER?! Harbison has created a funny, engaging story about the power of friendship, no matter how many years have passed. Want to hear some of the advertising nostalgia from the book? Chapter Three "You're soaking in it - ad for Palmolive soap" Chapter Six "Calgon, take me away! - ad for Calgon Bath Salts Chapter Twenty-five "Because you're worth it. - ad for L'Oreal" If you were a teen in the 80s and 90s, you'll love this book. If you were a girl with a best friend and you got ready for the dance together, you'll love this book. If you are a girl who is looking for a little make-up advice, you'll love "Hope in a Jar." |
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