Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Jennifer Weiner for the opportunity to read and review her latest book. You always know that you'll get a good read with this author - typically lighter fare. Not so with this novel - this would be the perfect book club book because every topic affects women and there are going to be so many differing opinions on so many of these topics. Plus it's a very nostalgic ride - 4.5 stars!
Jo and Bethie grew up in the 1950s in Detroit in a typical family home environment. Jo was a tomboy and always clashed with her mother's ideal of the perfect lady. Bethie fit that mold more and was interested in fashion, beauty and boys. We follow the sisters through the decades as they grow and evolve into much different beings than they could have imagined. And they are living through tumultuous times - the Vietnam War, women's rights, racial segregation, abortion, all the way up to the Me Too movement of today.
While you may not agree with the politics, all women can relate to the struggles faced in trying to be true to everyone's idea of the perfect woman and her place in the world. Great read!
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