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When a mother-daughter duo set out on a road trip, the last thing they expect to find along the way is each other... The new, heartfelt and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of THE BOOKISH LIFE OF NINA HILL.

''GORGEOUS'' Marian Keyes
''Charmed by its funny loveliness'' Nina Stibbe

Jessica and her daughter Emily are touring colleges. For Jessica, this is going to be the chance to reconnect with the daughter she seems to have lost. But for Emily, it''s a preview of freedom, and the chance to explore a new and exciting future.

Yet before any of this can happen, their perfectly planned trip is derailed into a series of off-roading misadventures: mother-daughter skiving, skipped mandatory meetings, and a scuffle with the FBI...

With seatbelts fastened, physical and emotional baggage safely stowed away, this mother-daughter duo might be ready to hit the road, but ar

Trade Review
This sweet treat doesn't require a college-bound child to enjoy, though anyone who has helped their offspring weather the admissions process will definitely appreciate this sharp send-up * Publishers Weekly *
Waxman shines at creating characters that feel like best friends * Booklist *

I Was Told It Would Get Easier

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    A Paperback / softback by Abbi Waxman

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      Publisher Headline Publishing Group
      Published 16 June 2020
      ISBN-13 9781472277152
      978-1472277152
      ISBN-10 1472277155
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      Contemporary Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      When a mother-daughter duo set out on a road trip, the last thing they expect to find along the way is each other... The new, heartfelt and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of THE BOOKISH LIFE OF NINA HILL.

      ''GORGEOUS'' Marian Keyes
      ''Charmed by its funny loveliness'' Nina Stibbe

      Jessica and her daughter Emily are touring colleges. For Jessica, this is going to be the chance to reconnect with the daughter she seems to have lost. But for Emily, it''s a preview of freedom, and the chance to explore a new and exciting future.

      Yet before any of this can happen, their perfectly planned trip is derailed into a series of off-roading misadventures: mother-daughter skiving, skipped mandatory meetings, and a scuffle with the FBI...

      With seatbelts fastened, physical and emotional baggage safely stowed away, this mother-daughter duo might be ready to hit the road, but ar

      Trade Review
      This sweet treat doesn't require a college-bound child to enjoy, though anyone who has helped their offspring weather the admissions process will definitely appreciate this sharp send-up * Publishers Weekly *
      Waxman shines at creating characters that feel like best friends * Booklist *

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