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Swimming Upstream (2013)

by Ruth Mancini(Favorite Author)

3.53 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

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Romance

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review 1: I was led to this amazing book via Twitter, and after skimming it I saw that it was witty, fast moving and well written, so I had to buy it right away. I finished reading two nights later, and I can say that this book is heartwarming, intelligently written, and powerful.It did revolve around relationships between men and women, but it really seemed much deeper than a romance or chick lit to me. The author has put several glaring modern social ills and struggles under the magnifying glass, and has given them serious treatment with no candy coated outcomes. One line toward the end, about forgiveness, was profoundly moving to me. And I loved the ending. It was perfect.
review 2: This is an intelligent novel about surviving trauma and working out your own identity ... morein a confusing world. There is lots in here to challenge your ideas about life in general and how you survive the ups and downs. Mainly it is about friendship - leaning on your network of friends, providing support in turn, but also learning a certain amount of self-reliance. Lizzie, the heroine, sets herself on a journey in life, and though she isn't always happy, she begins to figure out a way of thriving. This is not an action-packed novel, more a story about emotion, self-development and relationships (some positive and some destructive). Ruth Mancini leaves you pondering your own situation and how best to navigate the vicissitudes of life. less

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