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Terrific Book
Reviewed by Judi from New York on 03 January 2007
90 of 159 people found the following review helpful:
I throughly enjoyed this book. It is very interesting and well written. Even though the topic is serious the author's prose made me laugh out loud at times! This book is poignant and touches you and makes you think and feel. A must read!!! I highly recommend this book.
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A must read.
Reviewed by TinyTotsMom from United States Of America on 10 March 2010
51 of 97 people found the following review helpful:
If you are looking for the type of story that will pull you into the pages and then find yourself finish the book in one or two sittings than this if for you. A story about the struggles of balancing one's compassion, responisbility and ambition. If you've ever had a friend or loved one that you considered family even though there was no blood that binds than you must read this book. It is also a must read for any person who loves South Africa or has a desire to live/ visit there someday. While the novel's focus is on the character development throughout the story, her incredible voice in the story makes the reader feel as if they are transported there. I rarely re-read books but I've read this one 3 times already and plan to pick it up again soon. Many of the other reviewers have focused on the aspect of motherhood in this novel but it is so much more. It is a story about dealing with the unexpected. Naomi, the lead character finds herself moving to South Africa and unexpectedly pregnant. She forges a friendship with a housekeeper Elizabeth who has a young son Nelson. To me that friendship is the star of this book and is truly heartwarming.
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A Great Read!
Reviewed by Danz from Michigan, USA on 02 January 2007
83 of 164 people found the following review helpful:
I don't have a lot of time to read with 3 preschoolers running around, but I do still love to read, and ever since I heard about this book I could not wait to get my hands on it. It was well worth the wait, and definitely a must-read for every pregnant mother-to-be. Definitely heart-wrenching and heartwarming, often at the same time.
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Excellent read
Reviewed by Izz on 01 January 2007
78 of 155 people found the following review helpful:
I enjoyed this book very much. As a mother and student, I can relate to the hardships of juggling day to day tasks. The topic is serious, but informative and thought pro@#$ing. It will make you laugh (a lot!), and it will make you cry. Great book!!
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Are you pregnant or thinking about babies?
Reviewed by Unknown on 08 December 2006
78 of 155 people found the following review helpful:
This is the book for you! I wish I had read it before I started popping out babies. For those career minded girls, motherhood can be quite upsetting. It's not a bad thing, just different. I wish I'd of had this book a few years earlier so I wouldn't of felt alone! This book is really interesting, it has it's ups and downs and it's physically hilarious and painful turns. It actually comments on society and for that I love it. I can't give it 5 stars because it left a little mystery hanging in the end.
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Pretty Good read!!
Reviewed by Stephanie M from USA on 28 March 2007
74 of 150 people found the following review helpful:
This book was a great insight to life in another country. And very educational. I enjoyed reading about the pregnancy, and someone else's perspective on it.
The writer is definately a multi-tasking-multi-thought person, to include all that she did in this book. I laughed and cried, and it was a good read!!
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WOW!
Reviewed by Lisa from Ontario, Canada on 23 January 2007
82 of 174 people found the following review helpful:
I really enjoyed this book! The writer was able to make me laugh out loud but also inform me about the serious issue of AIDS in South Africa. I could really relate to the main character and it made me think that motherhood is not that much different no matter where in the world you happen to live! I would seriously recommend this book. It's a great read!
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