Recovering from unexpected surgery, single mom and writer Claire faces some harsh nonfiction realities---including the fact that her teenaged kids hate her, and her mother thinks she has "issues." Claire's solution? An ambitious "six-steps-to-a-better-life" program. But can she fix her family and herself---or might this be a job for God? 288 pages, softcover from Warner Faith.
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(4.5 out of 5 stars)
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Leigh Anne Owens (Knoxville, TN), October 11, 2009
I read this first book in the series in November of 2007 when I was laid up with a bum knee and had knee surgery. This gave me a lift that I needed! I am a married mother of two 45 years old. I am also a Baptist Preacher's daughter. I totally enjoyed this book and really feel like I am best friends with Claire. I sure do wish I could meet someone just like Claire. We have alot in common. I have already read the other 2 books in the series and am looking forward to reading another book in this series. Tracy, please keep going. We need more Claire Everett Series books. They inspire Christian women to just do the best they can and know that we are all human. Thanks for a wonderful book.
0.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Carol Howard (Inyokern, CA), August 28, 2009
Fun and entertaining, just like a REBA show. But the message with the new wife/ex-wife doesn't ring true. Not sure this is what needs to be going on. Disappointing.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jennifer Noll (Levittown, Pennsylvania), June 28, 2009
I took this book with me on a 3-day trip, planning to read 3 or 4 chapters a day. Instead, I read it for 3 hours straight the first night, before forcing myself to go to bed. Then, the following night, I just could not put it down...finally finishing at 2:36AM! It has been awhile since I've read a book that so captured my attention AND caused me to laugh out loud so frequently! What I valued most were the Scripture verses and lessons throughout the book that both challenged and encouraged me. Although the main character is a divorced, single mommy, and I am none of the above, I could completely relate to so many of the spiritual and emotional struggles Claire went through. The author has successfully written a book to which most Christian women will relate. I am purchasing the next 2 books in the series this week! :)
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lori Johnson (Cumberland, MD), February 06, 2009
Well I must tell you that I loved this book, I am 35 years old and have not read in YEARS, but I picked up this series and I could not put it down, Claire is a hoot with such a wonderful sense of humor, she is high spirited and really shows ya how to get it done. I am now waiting on the last book in the series, and my stomach gets excited just waiting on it... What a Fun, wonderful book, and way to go Tracey in your writting, you have really brought me back around to enjoying a great story...
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sherry Valentine (Maryville, TN), September 14, 2007
I Loved this book.I ordered it just from reading the description on this site. It sounded so good I also ordered the next 2 books in the series.I finished the first one in 2 days so I'm on the second.This book has everything that a fan of Christian fiction could want. Very funny, but also handles issues that a lot of us face with divorce, family and friendships.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Phyllis Harmony (Columbus,Oh), August 21, 2007
Having toted this book around for a year( a gift from my sister)when I started reading it I finished it in 4 days. What a very realistic description of a Christian woman scorned. Having been there myself, Tracey Bateman gave permission for all the real emotions that swell in our hearts and heads. But she also painted a picture of the disappointment the Lord might feel when we cling to our anger instead
of embracing His tenderness and forgiveness. She minces no words, nor thoughts. It was a refreshing soul search.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Christie (Simsbury, CT), February 12, 2007
I was surprised and delighted to read this book. I found it light, breezy, laugh-out-loud funny-- overall a great find! I didn't think I would relate much to Claire, her approaching 40, divorced mother of four, and me being a single 25 year old, but I did. She is a klutz in many aspects of her life- I loved her early interactions with Greg (even at her stage in life, doesn't see that he obviously likes her) and her daughter's embarassment over her "wardrobe" hilarious yet completely understandable (Claire's affinty for Spongebob Squarepants pj pants and leopard print slippers).
Ms. Bateman has written a winner here and I am eager to get my hands on the next chapter in the adventures of Claire!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Deborah (Portsmouth, VA), December 28, 2006
Claire is a romance author and a single mom. She has four kids ranging from a teenager to a 6 year old. She has to put up with her ex-husband who cheated on her and his new young wife (not the one he cheated with). Her mom, who's been her backbone for the past few years, decides to leave to be with her brother's family in Texas. The cute neighbor who moves in next door also happens to be Claire's son's teacher plus the worship pastor at church. Plus he seems to like Claire..a lot. Add all these in with unruly kids, carpal tunnel surgery and panic attacks, and Claire's got a lot to learn that she can't do everything all on her own.
I really enjoyed this read. It was fun hip mom lit. Almost anyone can identify also with trying to lose a couple of extra pounds, who can turn down hot fresh pizza really? Claire is a character that you both love and get frustrated with at the same time. For me when she had to deal with Rick and Darcy, especially the scenes with the counselor, you really feel for her. I mean imagine having to hear your ex husband say that he never really loved you and he only married you because it was his duty. And plus now he's started a better life with a younger prettier, perfect woman who keeps trying to be your friend when you'd really rather have nothing to do with them. So of course you side with her then. On the other hand, scenes with the way she handles her children made you want to thump Claire on the head. She thinks her kids can do no wrong even when she's presented hard core evidence such as the dirty poems. Thus she does not give them the correct punishments instead choosing to let them off easier. And then she wonders why they don't really listen or respect her? One can learn a lot from Claire and her adventures in this book.
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