“A lively story as delectable as a five-pound box of chocolates . . . a thoroughly engaging chronicle of friendship and the substantive place it holds in women’s lives.”—Anne D. LeClaire, author of Leaving EdenThe women of Freesia Court are convinced that there is nothing good coffee, delicious desserts, and a strong shoulder can’t fix. Laughter is the glue that holds them together—the … holds them together—the foundation of a book group they call AHEB (Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons), an unofficial “club” that becomes much more. It becomes a lifeline. Holding on through forty eventful years, there’s Faith, a lonely mother of twins who harbors a terrible secret that has condemned her to living a lie; big, beautiful Audrey, the resident sex queen who knows that with good posture and an attitude you can get away with anything; Merit, the doctor’s shy wife with the face of an angel and the private hell of an abusive husband; Kari, a wise woman with a wonderful laugh who knows that the greatest gifts appear after life’s fiercest storms; and finally, Slip, a tiny spitfire of a woman who isn’t afraid to look trouble straight in the eye.
This stalwart group of friends depicts a special slice of American life, of stay-at-home days and new careers, of children and grandchildren, of bold beginnings and second chances, in which the power of forgiveness, understanding, and the perfectly timed giggle fit is the CPR that mends broken hearts and shattered dreams.
“It is impossible not to get caught up in the lives of the book group members. . . . Landvik’s gift lies in bringing these familiar women to life with insight and humor.”—The Denver Post
“A guilty pleasure . . . This light, snappy read may be [Landvik’s] best yet.”—Midwest Living
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I enjoyed this book so much! I was sad to finish the book and leave the characters behind. I wanted to continue reading about their lives and what would happen next. I found the friendships refreshing, honest and sad. This book was a favorite during my book club and I look forward to reading more books by Lorna Landvik.Angry Housewives Eating …
Loved this book. A very good feel good humorous read. Everyone needs a good book that makes you smile once in a while. Wonderful characters and plots. Never fails to deliver on bringing happy smile to my face.
Don’t be turned off by the title! I selected this book as the first selection for a new book club. It was loved by all. It centers around a group of mainly women who don’t know each other very well but start a neighborhood book club. It follows the relationships they build and the respect they develop for each other. It is an enjoyable …
It’s a story about neighborhood women who begin a book club. Each chapter is about the a book they chose, the way they celebrate and their lives. It spans multiple decades and soon you will know the characters well enough to guess which one selected each month’s book.
Loved it!! Wish everyone had a close group of friends to help you through the ups and downs of life.
I read this book a long time ago. Since then I’ve read any Lorna Landvik book I’ve come across. Her books are light and entertaining.
Great book with wonderful character development. This book was the inaugural book for our bookclub that is now almost 12 years old and read well over 100 books!
True friendship
As “ chick-lit “ goes, this is well worth your time..wished some characters developed a bit more..written so that you really cared about the characters..good read (when you need a breather)..
Great read! One of the best I’ve read in awhile. These women in the book are so real and fun. Highly recommend.
This humorous and emotion packed novel has a variety of women characters who come together for a neighborhood book club. It is during the time period from 1960 to the 1990s which was college through early parenthood time in my life. So needless to say, I was able to relate to the experiences of the characters in the book as they shared their …
I loved this book of girlfriends growth challenges and support. Great book girlfriends will love it
This book has funny moments and sad. It’s very realistic situations and friendships that last 30 years. Family problems, jealousy, protests. So many situations that everyone can relate.
I loved it.
One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. All women want friends like these women.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
while it was funny, it showed how people can suffer but are lifted up by their circle of friends
Love Lorna Lanvik!!
It shows how female friendship can really help a woman be strong and that truths are always better than lies .
True Lorna style. Loved it!
Read a little or half and lost interest in it.