{"product_id":"better-than-this-a-novel-9781631524035","title":"Better Than This: A Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes the most enviable life is really a private hell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  On the surface, Sarah Jenkins appears to have it all: a handsome, wealthy and successful husband, a precocious five-year-old daughter, and a beautiful home in an affluent Seattle neighborhood. Her quirky best friend and fellow high school teacher, Maggie, marvels at her luck—and envies her happiness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  But Sarah is far from happy. She feels empty and on edge, harangued by a critical inner voice—and as the truth about her marriage and details of her past emerge, her “perfect” life begins to crumble. But just when it seems all is lost, a long forgotten, unopened letter changes everything, and with the support of friends, Sarah begins to rebuild her life. Can she quiet the critical voice in her head and learn to value herself instead?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 IPPY Silver Medal Winner in Popular Fiction\u003cbr\u003e 2019 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Silver Medal Winner in Popular Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  “A well-executed tale of abuse, empowerment, and healing.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  “A heartfelt journey of a woman truly coming into her own and discovering who she really is and what she's worth.\" \u003cbr\u003e —Mia March, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Meryl Streep Movie Club\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding Colin Firth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  “Cathy Zane has written a compelling tale of love, manipulation, self-doubt and the power of friendship in overcoming all odds. \u003ci\u003eBetter Than This\u003c\/i\u003e is a page-turner with unexpected twists that will stay with you long after you put it down.”\u003cbr\u003e —Phyllis J. Piano, Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLove Reconsidered\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHostile Takeover: A Love Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  “An honest portrayal of the power of friendship and the struggles many women face in love and life. Zane is a welcome addition to the world of women’s fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e —Emily Liebert, Bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSome Women\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThose Secrets We Keep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"She Writes Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188934893911,"sku":"9781631524035","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/better-than-this-a-novel-9781631524035","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}