Description
Book SynopsisA funny and charming story of friendship and finding contentment in everyday life, referencing classics in children's literature and women's fiction. This enjoyable read handles with heart and a light touch such issues as marriage, family, home ownership, illness, and death.
Trade ReviewYou owe it to yourself to sit for a spell with Elizabeth Owen’s frank, funny, and thoroughly unforgettable memoir. -- Deborah Ford, author of The GRITS Guide to Life and Bless His Heart
This book totally makes me want to hang out with Elizabeth Owen and eat her terrible cookies. -- Elizabeth Beckwith, author of Raising the Perfect Child through Guilt and Manipulation
Owen takes us on a hilarious, heart-wrenching and decidedly modernized literary journey through the joys and woes of homeownership, marriage and friendship. You’ll love as she cleverly juxtaposes your favorite literary giants from days of yore with modern-life experiences. Owen is everywoman through the ages. Anne (of Green Gables) would be proud. -- Jenny Gardiner, author of Sleeping with Ward Cleaver and Slim to None
Heart-touchingly sweet and tender as any powerful story of friendship and faith should be. -- Ronda Rich, author of What Southern Women Know about Faith and What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should)
