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Back when We were Growups


 Discovering  a women that discovered that she living a wrong women life.  As Anne Tyle was written and irresistible  wonderful novel that was reward the New York bestseller list.  Rebecca was an fifty three year old grandmother, she was an imposter of a life.


As she asked herself these questions:  Is this her own life or was it someone else life?   So on the surface Beck was known as the Davitch clan. she was outgoing,joyous, a natural Celebratro giving parties is, after all her vocation.


this was something that she slipped into even thought  finsihing college, So when joe spotted her at an engagement party in her family falling down row home in Baltimore.  Giving parties is there family business. 


She catch his fancy, It seems that she had a wonderful time at the party.  As they spotted an older gentleman that was divorced and had three kids, has swepted her off his feet.   Before she knew it  she was embracing his extended family and children of their own.


Thrity years later  after presiding over a disastrous family pinic.   Rebecca is catch into unware of this question of who she really is.  But how she anaswer it  and how she woulr recover her girlhood self.  As she has grow up before.  


This is a deep moving novel, that is funny along with beguilling way.  I love the story that is well written, and I can;t not put is down, I just want to read more from this author.  For the most part she is my favorite as well.


4 star


Comments

  1. LisaLisa4/24/2023

    This sounds like a interesting read. I know my sister like Anne Tyler, I think she's reading A Spool of Blue Thread book now.

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  2. AiringMyLaundry4/24/2023

    This sounds like an awesome book. I will add it to my list to read!

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  3. Monica4/24/2023

    Deep and moving are 2 words I need when I read a book. It has to really grab my attention and have depth!

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  4. Renee Franklin4/25/2023

    This is not my normal cup of tea but may be worth the read.

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  5. Richelle Milar4/25/2023

    This looks like a really great book that I need to check out! Thanks for sharing this with us

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  6. Rose Ann Sales4/25/2023

    I’m surely going to check this out! This looks a really interesting and nice book to read

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  7. Lavanda Michelle4/25/2023

    As a book lover, I'm always on the lookout for interesting book recommendations, and your post has piqued my interest. Can't wait to check out this book and delve into its pages.

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  8. Christy G4/25/2023

    This sounds like a great book to read. I’ll have to add it to my must read list.

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  9. Beautiful Touches4/25/2023

    "Back When We Were Grownups" sounds like an interesting read, the title itself is certainly very eye catching!

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  10. Tami Creates4/25/2023

    This book sounds so interesting! I need to check it out :)

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  11. Gust si Aroma4/26/2023

    I love books that talk about discovering yourself. It's an interesting book for sure!

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  12. Unknown4/26/2023

    This sounds like a good read. I like that there's humor in there too. -LYNNDEE

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  13. Laura JL Books4/26/2023

    The title is very eye catching, It sounds like an amazing book That I have to check it out. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  14. Zab Zaria4/27/2023

    That's definitely on my list of things to check out!

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