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“Jennifer Weiner’s bestselling novels twist humor and topical issues into can’t-put-down stories. Her latest follows the lives of four women who explore conflicting notions of family and motherhood.” —Houston Chronicle
“The conflicts enmeshing all these characters...are gripping, and Weiner’s elucidation of socio-economic determinism is as sharp as ever.” —Kirkus
"A savvy tale… told with equal parts love and longing--whether it be for a partner, a purpose, or a family." —Publishers Weekly
“Compelling...a page-turner. Enjoy this title for its humor mixed with a sympathetic portrayal of real women’s lives and challenges.” —Library Journal
“In this warm and winning yarn, Weiner draws readers into the lives of each woman, and brings them together in an unexpected and ultimately rewarding way. Another surefire hit for the popular author." —Booklist
"Then Came You offers an eye-opening perspective on parenthood in an age where the family is ever evolving." —BookPage
“If you’re a Weiner fan you’ll lap it up. And if you don’t know her yet, here’s the place to start.” —The Washington Post
"Weiner's ability to mix humor, drama and the simplicity of real life makes her newest novel her best to date. The characters are relatable and universal, and readers will remember them long after the last page. With writing that flows like a conversation between best friends - effortless but meaningful - Then Came You is the perfect summer read." —The Houston Chronicle
"Weiner brings her trademark wit and humor to this lively story." —Parade
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Jules Strauss is a Princeton senior with a full scholarship, acquaintances instead of friends, and a family she’s ashamed to invite to Parents’ Weekend. With the income she’ll receive from donating her “pedigree” eggs, she believes she can save her father from addiction.
Annie Barrow married her high school sweetheart and became the mother to two boys. After years of staying at home and struggling to support four people on her husband’s salary, she thinks she’s found a way to recover a sense of purpose and bring in some extra cash.
India Bishop, thirty-eight (really forty-three), has changed everything about herself: her name, her face, her past. In New York City, she falls for a wealthy older man, Marcus Croft, and decides a baby will ensure a happy ending. When her attempts at pregnancy fail, she turns to technology, and Annie and Jules, to help make her dreams come true.
But each of their plans is thrown into disarray when Marcus’ daughter Bettina, intent on protecting her father, becomes convinced that his new wife is not what she seems…
With startling tenderness and laugh-out-loud humor, Jennifer Weiner once again takes readers into the heart of women’s lives in an unforgettable, timely tale that interweaves themes of class and entitlement, surrogacy and donorship, the rights of a parent and the measure of motherhood.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Turning the Pages Review,
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This review is from: Then Came You (Hardcover)
You can also read my review here: [...]The premise of this book had me hooked from the get-go. Having struggled with fertility myself, I found it interesting to read from three different aspects; the donor, the surrogate and the mother-to-be. Jennifer Weiner's books are always a must-read for me but this one left me wanting more. After getting over my instant desire to call the nearest fertility clinic and sign up for some egg donation of my own, I found the read a bit of a struggle. Whether it was the fact that I was reading two books at once or the fact that my sister had a baby 8-weeks early while I was reading, something just didn't feel right. I enjoyed the characters of Jules, Annie, and India well enough but just felt they were very stereotypical. A snotty spoiled step-daughter, investigating her gold digging step-mother. A daughter who does all she can to help her father get through his addiction and a wife, struggling in a down-turned economy, making money for her family in the most unusual way. It just felt that these characters could have been in any book and that is not typical of Jennifer Weiner's novels. The story line was also a bit of a struggle. I found it very hard to figure out how much time had passed between each of the story lines. One second, Jules was donating an egg and the next, India was meeting Annie. It was all very confusing. Overall, a good book with an interesting concept. One that I was happy to be reading but felt left wanting more when I finished.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Charming easy read,
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(...)The book is an easy read with light but enticing language that flows charmingly. You know nothing is wrong with it because you do not notice its passage, you are all of a sudden close to the end and all you care about is that it will end and all this new world you have been wrapped around in will go away. Jennifer resolves each entanglement creatively and tenderly. The outcome kept me smiling for hours later as I could not have done better. I will forget about this book most probably soon enough, however, the smile will stay, and that is all that matters in the end. (...)To see the entire review go to allwords.ca.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Riveting,
This review is from: Then Came You (Hardcover)
Weiner has been a favorite of mine since my first foray into her world of heroines. The women she writes of always touch me because they're so realistic, they're real honest to goodness people. I feel like I know them or could be friends with them. "Then Came You" is no different in this respect. It follows the intertwined story of 4 women, all who have their own stories and reasonings for their choices. I absolutely loved this book, I could barely put it down and I was sad to see it end. My favorite story was Annie, I just wanted to give her a hug, she seemed like such a sweet, kind hearted woman. As quite the Weiner fan, I am highly suggesting this book!
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