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Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest
Winging It Dispatches from an Empty Nest - Almost
Author: Catherine Goldhammer
For every woman on the verge of becoming an empty nester, a wry, insightful chronicle of rediscovering oneself at midlife.In her critically acclaimed first book, Still Life with Chickens, Catherine Goldhammer wrote of the six baby chicks that helped to pull her and her daughter forward, out of one life and into another -- leaving the chaos of di...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781594630484
ISBN-10: 1594630488
Publication Date: 10/2/2008
Pages: 192
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Hudson Street Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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 thameslink avatar reviewed Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest on + 723 more book reviews
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Witty, amusing and ultimately hopeful book. A good, quick read.
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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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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.
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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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