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Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest
Winging It Dispatches from an Empty Nest - Almost
Author: Catherine Goldhammer
A "strikingly imaginative" (O, The Oprah Magazine) and heartfelt memoir for every woman on the verge of becoming and empty nester — In her critically acclaimed debut memoir, Still Life with Chickens, Catherine Goldhammer shared her recovery from the chaos of divorce: moving with her daughter Harper to a seaside New England t...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780452295667
ISBN-10: 0452295661
Publication Date: 8/25/2009
Pages: 192
Edition: Reprint
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  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Plume
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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thameslink avatar reviewed Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest on + 723 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Witty, amusing and ultimately hopeful book. A good, quick read.
reviewed Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest on + 347 more book reviews
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I had liked Goldhammer's previous memoir, so got this one off the new books shelf a few weeks ago. Although she writes well, and has interesting things to say, I never really felt connected to her (main) story of seeing her daughter become an independent adult, nor the subplots (often flashbacks) regarding Goldhammer's relationships with her mother, and the men in her past -- sure, she can keep all those names/players straight, but I could've used a scorecard for such a small book!
Recommended (though read the other book first if possible), but I don't think one is supposed to feel exhausted after 150 pages?
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reviewed Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest on
I did not like it as much as the first book: "Still Life with Chickens." It moved very slowly and was more about the author.
reviewed Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest on
A quick one-sitting read, which I enjoyed. But did not like nearly as much as her first (fun & quirky) book "Still Life With Chickens". So, was slightly disappointed that it didn't live up to the "Chickens" book.

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