Little Earthquakes

Outstanding

Lia thought she had it all with Sam, but tragedy has sent her fleeing Hollywood and him. Popular Chef Becky loves her husband Andrew, but detests her interfering nasty mother-in-law. Kelly works hard so that she and her spouse can live a better life than she did as a kid, but her husband Steve lost his job and seems not to care about anything even her. Reporter Ayinde is married to a basketball superstar Richard who she though was faithful to her, but now knows he is just like every other jock, using the wrong head to break his vows................................ Lia meets the other three women, who already are friends and pregnant. She joins their circle as she sees sisters with spousal troubles. Can this quartet provide the safety net and support that each one desperately needs at a critical time in their prospective lives?......................... LITTLE EARTHQUAKES is a strong insightful character study that runs along four subplots that rotate between the women, but intersects as each tries to be there for the others. The story line hooks family drama readers from the start as the tales seem real, touching, and somewhat amusing though serious. The key cast comes across as friends and neighbors helping one another cope. Jennifer Weiner furbishes a deep look at varying relationships, the good, the bad, and the ugly............................. Harriet Klausner

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A great read

An honest story of motherhood, friends and realtionships with the thin line of balancing it all. A nice quick read.

Excellent book!

Great book

Entertaining but predictable

Fun, light, entertaining but predictable. Very unbelievable friendships though. We could only wish it was that easy to make such close friends. And a basketball wife without an entourage and help....please!

Great!

A very entertaining and emotional read, especially if you're a mom. I couldn't put it down and i felt like the characters were so real. Great book!

Amazing book by an amazing author.

Really enjoyed it

I like this author-not exactly a book that will make you think but it is a nice escape. And sometimes, that is just what you need.

Fabulous

It took me a while to get into this book but it is wonderful

Decent

Its a little slow to start, doesn't really get good until about the middle. Still worth reading. Good book overall.

Good, if slightly predictable

Love this author for times when i need a break from my mysteries or anything "heavy". The book is a well written story about the trials and tribulations of an unlikely group of friends who are new mothers. Probably a more engaging read for mothers of small children.

Will make you laugh and cry!!!

I love this book!

Loved it!

This was a really good book. I found myself not wanting to put it down, and wanted more even when I was done.

Good Read

The book wasn't at all what I expected; however, I couldn't put it down. I read this book after reading Good In Bed (my first read by Jennifer Weiner) and I liked that book a little more.

Great Read

This is the first book I read from this author and it was a great one. This book chronicles the lives of four women and how becoming pregnant and having babies changed or challenged their marriages. This is a must read for any married couple contempting childhood.

Jennifer Weiner does it again!

I think that this is Jennifer Weiner's best book yet. Her wittiness really shines as her story makes you laugh, cry and relive the joys and pains of parenthood.

a joy for anyone to read

What I love about this book, is that is shows how real woman go through everyday life. With having babies, a nagging mother in law, unemployment and the occasional cheating affair. I love the relationships that tie all 4 characaters together. I wish that Lisa played more a part in the book, i felt like she was the 'red headed stepchild' throughout the whole book. My favorite part, was the mother in law. I loved how she tried to stand up to her, and the whole part with the porn movie, simply priceless! i recommend this to any 'normal day' woman. Who has been though hardship, heartbreaks and moments that make you who you are.

Good Book for Mother's and Mom's to Be

I would recommend this book if you are planning to have Children or have just had a baby because this book is about women who are going through these experiences. However, if you don't have children and you aren't planning on being pregnant in the near future you won't enjoy this book at all.

Great Book, Great Story!

I loved this book! I am always looking for books about children and babies and new-moms and that's exactly what this one is! It has a great mix of reality and frills, it isn't misleading by having 'perfect' families, yet isn't nitty gritty and a turn-off. The characters' stories are interwoven expertly and it's truly a gripping, excellent story. Quick read because it's so good!

A good laugh:)

This book is a light read, good for vacation. I enjoyed it. Love the authors writing style and read lot of her books.

A wonderful witty read by a fantastic author!

I just finished reading this and it is my 4th Jennifer Weiner book. This is a very well written book that touches on so many different aspects of real life drama and human emotion. Whether or not you have children of your own (I don't) this book will captivate you. It moved me to tears and then had me laughing out loud which is what I crave in a book. You can try and put it down but will find yourself picking it up again as soon as you get a chance. The main character is funny and witty and very easy to relate to. I would definitely recommend this book and can't wait to read her other books as well.