RosieFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow; Small Mercies; and Stitches, a wise and witty novel about motherhood. Look out for Anne's next book, Hallelujah Anyway, coming in 2017. In Anne Lamott’s wise and witty novel, the growing pains of motherhood are portrayed with rare humor and honesty. If Elizabeth Ferguson had her way, she’d spend her days savoring good books, cooking great meals, and waiting for the love of her life to walk in the door. But it’s not a man she’s waiting for, it’s her daughter, Rosie—her wild-haired, smart-mouthed, and wise-beyond-her-years alter ego. With Rosie around, the days aren’t quite so long, but Elizabeth can’t keep the realities of the world at bay, and try as she might, she can’t shield Rosie from its dangers or mysteries. As Rosie grows older and more curious, Elizabeth must find a way to nurture her extraordinary daughter—even if it means growing up herself. |
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Page 72
... turned on Washington , drove to Kearny , to Portsmouth Square , and then turned left into a one - way street ( going the wrong way , of course ) and hastily backed away from the oncoming cars . Elizabeth felt rage welling up inside her ...
... turned on Washington , drove to Kearny , to Portsmouth Square , and then turned left into a one - way street ( going the wrong way , of course ) and hastily backed away from the oncoming cars . Elizabeth felt rage welling up inside her ...
Page 73
... turned right on Montgomery , right again on Sacramento , past Kearny to Grant , where she had to turn right ... turned right on Grant , and Elizabeth knew that they were headed back to the wired congestion of North Beach , but by this ...
... turned right on Montgomery , right again on Sacramento , past Kearny to Grant , where she had to turn right ... turned right on Grant , and Elizabeth knew that they were headed back to the wired congestion of North Beach , but by this ...
Page 93
... turned toward the trail and had walked in silence for a hundred feet when Rae remembered something . " Wait here a second . " Elizabeth turned and watched her friend tramp back to the car , where she removed the keys from the trunk lock ...
... turned toward the trail and had walked in silence for a hundred feet when Rae remembered something . " Wait here a second . " Elizabeth turned and watched her friend tramp back to the car , where she removed the keys from the trunk lock ...
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