Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA Author:Ellen Meister When a Hollywood location scout comes to Applewood, Long Island, and announces that the local elementary school might make the perfect backdrop for an upcoming George Clooney movie, the PTA's decorum crumbles like a cookie from last week's bake sale. — Enter Maddie, Ruth, and Lisa, three women who become the glue that holds the project to... more »gether... and wind up forging a bond of friendship stronger than anyone could imagine.
A good thing, too, because each one of them is about to come apart. Maddie Schein, an ex-lawyer trying hard to fit in and save her marriage, gets knocked off balance by Jack Rose, an old college friend hell-bent on seducing her. Ruth Moss -- rich, sexy, and outspoken -- has more to give and less to enjoy than most people think. Indeed, since her husband's stroke left him embarrassingly uninhibited yet completely impotent, she's more of a caretaker than a wife. And modest Lisa Slotnick, a loving parent who wants nothing more than to fade into the scenery as she tends to her children, must deal with the humiliation of being thrust into the spotlight by her scandalous, alcoholic mother.
When these three get together, a powerful alliance is formed. But is it strong enough to overcome the obstacles to getting the movie made in their town? And will their friendship be enough to mend their hearts and homes? Join them as they reach for the stars... and try to pull off a Hollywood ending of their own.« less
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One of the best books I have read recently. You begin to feel as though these women are your friends and neighbors. You will laugh, cry and realize your life is not so bad.
A beautiful book about love, life and friendships. Even though there were areas that I didn't fully agree with it was a great read. It shows that all friendships have to have different people with different lifestyles and passions that make true friendships the best. Great comedy and uplifting to the end.