If you like family relationship books - you will really like this one! It has a very deep loving relationship between granddaughter and grandmother. There is a difficult relationship between mother and daughter. There are some romantic relationships as well. The writing sweeps you away to the Hamptons - I did not want to come back! You can see the houses as she describes them. You can hear the waves hit the beach. Janowitz draws a beautiful picture with her words.I love strong women characters. This grandmother was so much fun to read - everyone should have someone like her in their lives.I want to read another Brenda Janowitz book.More Reviews at Ope's Opinions.com I'd follow Brenda Janowitz anywhere, but the Hamptons was a special treat. Usually I yawn at the first mention, but by the time I knew the destination, I was so caught up with the grandma's character that I wanted to claim her as mine. And for the first time, out of all of the books set here, I actually got to know the place! I love the quirky assertive voice of the author's previous romcom heroines, so looked forward to another fun pop psychology romance. And yet Brenda always has something to say as well. This time, it's about generation of mothers and daughters - an area I explore in my novel - so it was wonderful to see her hit the same heartfelt notes in a completely different form. I read this in one day...and cried happy tears at the end.
What do You think about Recipe For A Happy Life (2013)?
Perfect beach/vacation read with some substance...read while on vacation in Maine.
—Mariana
Nice diversion. Predictable events but amusing characters.
—barker
Super cute chick lit book with a lot of heart. Read it!
—ltackett10
Totally like a chick flick in book form
—natalya92
