Everyone Else's Girl
by Megan Crane
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Author: Megan CraneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-21
ISBN: 0446694339
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: 5 Spot
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Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
At first, when I started reading the first few chapters of this book, I was overwhelmed with disappointment, thinking 'Maybe, I should just skip this and go on to the next book that I have waiting for me.' I felt that none of the pages made any sense to me and even seemed slightly boring. But because I liked the premise of the book and what it involved- a heartwarming story about coming home and appreciating the people and the stuff that you left behind- I decided to keep on treking and see what the book was all about. Not only that, I felt that the book, if I gave it a chance, would empathize, in a way, with my unfortunate set of circumstances- living back home with the parents in my 30s due to change of careers like the heroine in the story, Meridith McKay.
Luckily, mainly because I'm a die-hard romantic at heart, I felt my full-blown interest grow because of the introduction of Meridith's hearthrob into the story, hottie Scott Sheridan, who also used to be in high school with Meridith. After that, I could hardly put the book down, so intent as I was on finishing the book and seeing what new revelations each page brought.
Other issues that Meridith was suffering from- the issues with her overbearing parents (which I could totally identify with); the lack of closeness with her sister, Hope, who was 6 years younger than her; the lack of closeness with her brother who she used to be close to in high school like a twin until he started dating an ex-friend of hers, Jeannie; and the clashes with Jeannie herself who wanted to become friends with Meridith again after years adrift. A lot of these issues are sad but not unusual for any normal family and between friends. It all becomes very heartwarming in the end because, not only does Meridith examines herself and her failed relationships, taking partial responsibility for them, but also mends and fixes any broken fences that there were between family and friends. In addition, the burgening relationship between her and Scott becomes very interesting and hot, when they become both friends and lovers (different from when they were in high school).
If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend that you get a copy ASAP, especially if you can identify like me, with the usual family issues that crop up when you go home to visit or eventually return home to live, like Meridith, whether it's for a short time or a long time. Returning home is never easy. Take it from me. This book has a lot of humor in it, so you won't ever get bored. It does starts kind of slow but as you read on further, you'll get right into the action. The best part of the book, I would say, is the last page in the end entitled: "5 Reasons you should never move back home with your parents (no matter how many times you tell yourself 'It's different now because I'm an adult!')." That one page is enlightening itself on moving back home which I also recommend not doing, unless you absolutely have to (like if you're homeless, totally broke, etc.), otherwise don't do it! Page 194 in the book really brings it home: "..adult children were not meant to live at home." Everyone Else's Girl is definitely one of the best books that I've read in awhile and it looks to be a keeper! Read it, if you haven't already!
Summary of Everyone Else's Girl
Meredith McKay has gone to a lot of trouble to create the picture-perfect life for herself-far away from her troublesome family, thank you. When her father's car accident forces her back to her hometown, however, she soon discovers that there+s no running away from family issues--there's only delaying the inevitable. Can anyone sort out a lifetime of drama in one hot summer? Throw in a hot guy from back in high school with an ax to grind, a best friend turned enemy turned soon-to-be-sister-in-law, and of course, the sometimes irritating, sometimes delightful members of her own family, and Meredith is on her way to figuring out that a trip through the past is the best way to move forward. With one revelation after another coming to light, Meredith must reexamine all the things she+s ever believed, including the truth about herself. Could it be that she isn't the picture-perfect good girl she always thought she was?Women's Fiction Books
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