When you get to a certain age, you tend to expect certain things in life. Maybe looking forward to the empty nest, downsizing and focusing on the last few years of your career, preparing for retirement. But as with everything in life, things can change in a minute. This new release I was able to review is a humorous look at the crazy things that life can throw your way.
BY THE NUMBERS by Jen Lancaster
Publisher: NAL (June 21, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-0451471116
Actuary Penny Sinclair has a head for business, and she always makes rational decisions. Knowing that 60% of spouses cheat and 50% of marriages end in divorce, she wasn’t too surprised when her husband had an affair. (That he did so with a woman their daughter’s age? Well, that part did sting a bit.) She just made sure she got everything in the divorce, including their lovely old Victorian house. And as soon as her younger daughter has her hipster-fabulous wedding in the backyard, she’s trading it in for a condo in downtown Chicago…
Well within the average market time in her area, Penny gets an offer on the house. But then life happens. Her children, her parents and her ex come flying back to the nest, all in need of Penny’s emotional—and financial—support. Spread thin, Penny becomes the poster child for the “sandwich generation,” when all she really wanted to do was make managing director, buy a white couch, and maybe go on a Match.com date…
My Thoughts on BY THE NUMBERS by Jen Lancaster
I know how fast things change when it comes to kids and life in general and I am sure you do too. Looking forward to the empty nest can bring conflicting emotions. Jen Lancaster brings us a book that hits the nail on the head with this funny read.
If you enjoy a delightful contemporary women’s fiction read, this is a winner! Funny, quirky, and written with great insight, I think the author has lived this life she has created in this book or else she was peeking into my life. LOL
A fast paced-read, this was one that will keep you entertained and laughing the whole way through. This is the first book I have read by this author, but definitely not the last.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
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