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Discover the captivating world of 'The Bridge Ladies', a stirring memoir that delves into the unique relationship between mothers and daughters, brilliantly penned by Betsy Lerner. With a trade paperback format published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2016, this compelling read features 324 pages filled with humor, vulnerability, and poignant reflections. The Bridge Ladies chronicles the fascinating lives of Roz, Rhoda, Bea, Jackie, and Bette, who have gathered weekly over decades to play bridge, sharing their lives, stories, and the wisdom gleaned through adversity. This thought-provoking book transcends generations and speaks to anyone who has ever had a mother, making it a perfect gift for mothers, daughters, and all fans of personal memoirs. Experience the charm and wit of Lerner as she explores themes of friendship and connection, emphasizing the importance of real-life interactions in our increasingly digital world. Don't miss out on reading the memoir that's been hailed as the best book about mothers and daughters in decades. Shipping for this item is free, and delivery typically takes up to 6 weeks; please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781447272533
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 324
Description:
"The best book about mothers and daughters I've read in decades, maybe ever." Amy Chua
For the past fifty years, Monday afternoons in New Haven have always been the same: Roz, Rhoda, Bea, Jackie and Bette - the Bridge Ladies. A card table with four folding chairs (and one dummy seat). A plate of homemade cookies or brownies on the kitchen counter somewhere, largely untouched. And once they begin the game, hours of silence, punctuated only by the sound of cards being plucked up or snapped down.
As a child, Betsy Lerner thought the Bridge Ladies were fascinatingly chic, with their frosted hair-dos and shiny nylons. To the teenage Betsy, they seemed hopelessly square. As an adult, working in New York City, they were a relic of her past. But when her husband accepted a job in New Haven, she found herself right back where she started.
Suddenly, the Bridge Ladies came hurtling back, their Monday lunch and Bridge Club still ongoing. They had accepted their lot in life and were, mostly, grateful. They didn't talk about their problems, much less those involving sex, relationships, or their children. On paper, they were unremarkable, even dull. But once Betsy started really looking at them, she realized that they were anything but.
Wildly perceptive and, in turns, hilarious and fearlessly vulnerable, Lerner's memoir is required reading for anyone who has ever had a mother. And it teaches us an important lesson: Facebook may connect us across the world, but social media can't deliver a pot roast and it won't dry your tears.
PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE LADIES
"Through the alchemy of a grand game, Betsy Lerner has woven a univer
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781447272533
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 324
Description:
"The best book about mothers and daughters I've read in decades, maybe ever." Amy Chua
For the past fifty years, Monday afternoons in New Haven have always been the same: Roz, Rhoda, Bea, Jackie and Bette - the Bridge Ladies. A card table with four folding chairs (and one dummy seat). A plate of homemade cookies or brownies on the kitchen counter somewhere, largely untouched. And once they begin the game, hours of silence, punctuated only by the sound of cards being plucked up or snapped down.
As a child, Betsy Lerner thought the Bridge Ladies were fascinatingly chic, with their frosted hair-dos and shiny nylons. To the teenage Betsy, they seemed hopelessly square. As an adult, working in New York City, they were a relic of her past. But when her husband accepted a job in New Haven, she found herself right back where she started.
Suddenly, the Bridge Ladies came hurtling back, their Monday lunch and Bridge Club still ongoing. They had accepted their lot in life and were, mostly, grateful. They didn't talk about their problems, much less those involving sex, relationships, or their children. On paper, they were unremarkable, even dull. But once Betsy started really looking at them, she realized that they were anything but.
Wildly perceptive and, in turns, hilarious and fearlessly vulnerable, Lerner's memoir is required reading for anyone who has ever had a mother. And it teaches us an important lesson: Facebook may connect us across the world, but social media can't deliver a pot roast and it won't dry your tears.
PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE LADIES
"Through the alchemy of a grand game, Betsy Lerner has woven a univer