Zoe Parker takes her conscience in hand and helps her
grouchy mother-in-law, Winifred Parker, when she becomes
ill. Then her daughter, Katie Parker, moves back home,
grieving over the death of her daughter, who was brain-
damaged. Zoe is distressed by how quickly Katie befriends
Winifred; the two seem to understand each other, leaving
Zoe feeling left out and a little betrayed.
But as they spend time together, Zoe, like Katie, begins to
understand a little about Winifred and see that despite her
overall attitude, she's really not that bad. These there
women are all seeking something and they may just find it
in each other.
They grow and reach out to each other, adding Maudie O'Hara
to their home to help take care of Winifred. And as Zoe
begins allowing a man to get close after the disaster of
her last relationship, when she was abused by a man named
Alan. Only that relationship isn't gone, because Alan
returns -- forcing the women to draw together to fight his
nastiness.
This book has a little dose of everything and definitely
falls in the chick lit category. It has a little romance,
but the primary focus is the relationship and growth of
these three women -- three generations forming a bond
together. I enjoyed it and recommend it. You'll find
yourself examining some of the relationships you take for
granted in your life.
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