A great book selection (especially for a certain group of women). This is my first Catherine Newman book. At first I thought 😳 but honestly, unless you are bothered by language and some circumstances, then this is a fabulous book. If you are bothered by either, this may not your cup of tea, but I have to say, I really enjoyed it.

This is a great book for women in their 40+++ years – perimenopause/menopause and/or empty nesters. This story in a nutshell, a couple and their grown kids visit the beach for a week. They are hilarious, and close, and odd, and loving, but different, oh so different. Great book unless you are offended by language, some discussions, etc. then this may not be the book for you. If you can look past it, it’s worth the read!

Read a blip about this book from Goodreads.com.

From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.

For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and—thanks to the cottage’s ancient plumbing—septic too.

This year’s vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, promises to be just as delightful as summers past—except, perhaps, for Rocky’s hormonal bouts of rage and melancholy. (Hello, menopause!) Her body is changing—her life is, too. And then a chain of events sends Rocky into the past, reliving both the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers.

It’s one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux. And when Rocky comes face to face with her family’s history and future, she is forced to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.

📚 Until next time…

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