Pushing 30

This book is absolutely delicious... seriously.

It took me three days to devour this book. I worked two ten hour shifts at work and did a full day of school... In between I was reading (and a little during...)... This story about an unlikely love is both sarcastic and romantic... The author portrays a realistic picture of the hardships relationships go through. I just recently broke up with my boyfriend and this was a wonderful anicdote... THANK YOU WHITNEY!! Now ladies and gentlemen... GO BUY IT!!! It is totally a worthy purchase!!!

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enjoyable chick-lit

A legal associate in the DC area, Ellie Winters does all the right things especially if it enables her to avoid a confrontation. Now turning thirty, Ellie adheres by the rules, a classic example of integrity, even if no one but she is aware of her actions. However, she detests her job finding it boring even when the rare experience is positive. Her boyfriend Eric Leahy is dependable, but even more tedious than her job. Since she cannot afford to quit her job, she decides to quit her boyfriend. When she starts to inform Eric it is over, he asks her to move in with him. That is typical of life for Ellie, but she still tells him that it is over between them.

After turning her hair pink by accident, Ellie goes out to repair the damage and meets TV anchor Ted Langston and his trusty dog Oscar. She finds him exciting and nice, but he is twice her age. When they meet again at a party, Ted tries to persuade Ellie to defy the rules of seeing an older man and take a chance on him. Though it is out of character for her Ellie feels the attraction is worth the risk.

PUSHING 30 is an enjoyable chick-lit tale starring a delightful lead female character. The story line focuses on squeaky clean Ellie¿s struggle with her own sense of morality when her heart tells her steppin¿ out with the man she loves is the right thing regardless of his age. Fans will appreciate this amusing look at the ¿suffering¿ of an about to be thirty person.

Harriet Klausner

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Fun Read

I literally just finished this book and coudn't wait to write a review. This was my first read by the author and I cannot wait to read another. "Pushing 30" is the first book that made me laugh out loud, fall in love with the characters and story since the Shopaholic series. I couldn't put this book down from the moment I stared reading it. Ellie is such a relatable funny character and the things that she goes through will have you rooting for her the whole time. Such a great romantic comedy, I would recommend this to anyone!

LOVE THIS BOOK

Whitney Gaskell is one of my favorite writers of all times. Her books are gripping from the first page and laugh-out-loud hilarious. Every story has great characters, heartwarming plots, and hilarious dialoged. You'll fall in love with the characters from the beginning and want to read every book she has ever written. You won't regret this buy!!!

Boring, Annoying and a little cheesy

I was disappointed by this book. Since I enjoyed True Love (and other lies) I thought this book would be good as well. I was wrong. It was difficult to finish because reading about Ellie obsess over & over about Ted was very annoying. It would be better if the book focused a little more on characters other than Ted. I enjoyed the couple of chapters with her family & friends, the rest was just plain boring.

A Fun Read

From the first page the book drew me in and I read it in one sitting. The characters were well written and came to life on the pages. I loved Ellie & Ted¿s first date, it was laugh out loud funny and so well written. Add the dysfunctional family, friends & enemies, and a pug named Sally and you have a fabulous book that has me searching out Whitney Gaskell¿s other books.

A Made for TV Movie

This was a great read! Light, loving and funny. You really connect with the characters. I can totally see Barry Bostwick playing the part of Ted!

Funny, Funny, Funny!

Gaskell makes the character so likeable, charming and hilarious, I couldn't help but root for her even though her situation would not be one I *think* I'd be interested in. LOL You won't be dissapointed. I couldn't put it down.

Pleasant and Amusing

This book is catchy and I finished it in two days while I was at work (I'm a student intern so I have a lot of free time). Although I still have awhile til I'm 30 it was enjoyable and funny.

A comment from another 'Ellie'

I bought this book shortly after turning 29. Basically, I'm a few short months from 'Pushing 30' myself! I loved the comedy and whit in depicted in this book. I totally identified with Ellie's situation. I think all of us women, who are nearing 30, are in some way...going through the motion of things and questioning ourselves or the decisions we've made. I highly recommend this book. It made me laugh, cry and just feel good about the fact that I'm not alone.

Very disappointing

I wanted a fun read with a few laughs, instead got a waste of money. The writing was poor. It wasn't funny. The characters were boring. Don't waste your time with this author.

The best romantic comedy I've read in a long time.

I loved this book. I read a lot of chick lit books, and I think this one was better than most. Pushing 30 was very witty, and very romantic, and I just loved the main character, Ellie. She came across as very real to me. I also loved the May-December romance element, and it made the story much fresher than a lot of the other books in this genre. I highly recommend this book.

Pull this one off the shelf!

5 Stars? Maybe it's because I'm still single at 32, I hate my job, and I grew up near Washington DC. Maybe it's because my taste in books shys away from bust the brassiere romances but I still like the male female repartie. Maybe it's because this is the best chick lit book that's come down the bookshelf in a while. Read it! You won't be sorry!

The Best Romantic Comedy I've Read

This book is truly a laugh riot! And it has a genuine story at its core, which makes for an interesting read. The writing style is breezy, natural and incredibly funny. She really captures the sense of humor of today's 30-ish reader.

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