Many thanks to NetGalley, Henry Holt & Company, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the latest novel by Laurie Frankel, the audio perfectly narrated by a favorite, Patti Murin - 5 stars!
India Allwood is now a famous actress, having achieved her dream from childhood. Her latest movie involves adoption, and having personal experience, she makes the mistake of telling a journalist her true feelings - that the way the movie portrays adoption isn't really accurate in so many cases. That ignites a media frenzy, with both sides weighing in, and India's job may be in jeopardy, which is something her twins won't stand for.
Laurie Frankel has done it again - through a funny, engaging, heartwarming story, she's shown that family can look and feel very different than our traditional thoughts. I have loved all of her books and each one makes you really think once you close the pages. This book was told in such a unique way - we are introduced to all the characters at many different points in the past, to learn the backstories as well as the connections. I also liked the distinction between "family" and "family family." This book shows that adoption shouldn't always be portrayed as a poor me situation for the children, that love isn't always enough to make relationships work, and that there can never be too many people that love us. I was so fortunate to listen to this on audiobook as well, and the conversation between the author and narrator was fabulous and enlightening. Highly recommended!
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