Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up: The Funniest WTF AM I DOING? Novel of the Year (Confessions, 1)

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Výborné sú aj pasáže kde sa rozoberá postavenie ženy a tlak spoločnosti na to, aby žena plnila rolu matky lebo to by mala byť jej “najvyššia ašpirácia”. This is what we all want and this is what I try to do when my mum friends talk to me about their problems. Nell is a forty something single woman without a job and accommodation unlike her friends who are all married and have kids and have their own houses. She sets out by writing 5 things she’s grateful for (well just one for now, she’ll have to work her way up to 5). Alongside the love story is the wonderful unlikely friendship that sparks between Nell and Cricket, an elderly lady who is just a marvelous character!

Norėjosi kitokios perspektyvos, šviežio žvilgsnio ar požiūrio taško, ypač turint omeny, kad knyga parašyta vos prieš tris metus, o pasaulis taip greitai keičiasi. je nešťastná a stratená, ale počas roka objavuje aj pozitívne veci a zisťuje, že život sa nezastavil, tak prečo by mala ona? There is nothing out there that’s I’ve found so far in literature for women like us and when I saw this book, I thought ‘about time! or cruising through your forties murmuring, "Been there, done that," there's a slice of life in here for everyone.It’s probably no surprise (if anyone’s still with me :)) that I found the ending disturbing and symbolic.

je plný križovatiek, alternatív a rozhodnutí, a vyvíja sa na nás veľkž nátlak, aby sme robili tie správne. I am not sure if my words are doing justice to how much I loved this book but I loved this book and everything about it.I did have some issues with the portrayal of childless women but it is comedy/light entertainment and I don't want to discuss my views here. Following the poignant and relatable journey of a lead that you just can’t help but root for, we bear witness to Nell Stevens’ disaster movie of a life. Facing a downward spiral all too quickly, Nell Stevens must deal with the demise of business, her impending marriage and the loss of her life in sunny California.

Výborné je delenie po mesiacoch v roku a tak hneď vieme, že je to jeden rok v živote našej hlavnej hrdinky. This is the one book I’ve found which is supposed to be about women like me, only to find out that it isn’t.Yes, it glosses over certain issues, yes, it might be very 'middle class' in places but it's a good story with enough depth to have kept me engaged throughout. I despaired with Nell as she dealt with a number of common problems faced by forty somethings, there were funny moments, but also areas of pure understanding. One of the highlights is Nell's unexpected friendship with Cricket, an octogenarian with as much sass as wisdom.

As much as I wanted it all, I didn’t get to tick all the boxes of perfect marriage, gorgeous kids, and successful career that I lusted over as at Twenty-Something dreamer. Even though I knew from the start what may have been happening romance wise, it was still a satisfying read. Ne kartą kartojama, kaip ji pastebi visas savo raukšleles, senstantį kūną ir visus kitus trūkumus, ir galbūt taip mąsto daugelis keturiasdešimtmečių, bet man šalia vartoti žodžius „sena“, „viskas jau prarasta“ ir „keturiasdešimties metų“ kažkaip sunkiai apsiverčia liežuvis.They were going to get married, have babies, and spend the rest of their lives together, until they weren’t.