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Little Earthquakes (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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Jennifer Weiner's richest, wittiest, most true-to-life novel yet tells the story of three very different women as they navigate one of life's most wonderful and perilous transitions: the journay of new motherhood.
Becky is a plump, sexy chef who has a wonderfull husband and baby girl, a restaurant that received a citywide acclaim -- and the mother-in-law from hell. Kelly is an event planner who's struggling to balance her work and motherhood while dealing with unemployed husband who seems content to channel-surf for eight hours a day. Ayinde's basketball superstar husband breaks her trust at her most vulnerable moment, putting their new family even more in the public eye. Then, there's Lia, a Philadelphia native who has left her Hollywood career behind, along with her husband, and a tragic secret to start her life all over again.
From prenatal yoga to postbirth sex, Little Earthquakes is a frank, funny, fiercely perceptive take on the comedies and tragedies of love and marriage.
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"I read this while I was pregnant and really enjoyed it. I read it again recently, when my daughter was about 8 or 9 months old, and I appreciated it much more. It was better the second time simply because I could connect even more to the characters because I was going through exactly what they were going through in the book. Definitely a good read!"
— Tracy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Weiner, a wonderful natural writer and storyteller, renders her characters and their lives in details that resonate as the real deal.”
— Publishers Weekly -
Hilarious, heartbreaking and insightful.
— The Miami Herald -
“ Immensely readable… Weiner's gift lies in her ability to create characters who both amuse us and make us care. ”
— Washington Post -
“Lively, witty, and often touching…Weiner's snappy dialogue and captivating characters make Little Earthquakes endlessly appealing.”
— People -
“ Hilarious, heartbreaking, and insightful. ”
— Miami Herald -
“Weiner seamlessly and gracefully weaves the four women's stories together. The fact that her second novel, In Her Shoes (2002), is being made into a movie…should draw plenty of readers; once they pick up the book, they'll find a warm, often funny, touching look at the challenges and joys of new motherhood and marriage.”
— Booklist
Little Earthquakes Listener Reviews
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" Taking a break from my usual scifi stuff. Thanks Barnes and Noble for the free ebook! "
— Dale, 2/17/2014 -
" ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... vapid, one-dimensional, sterotypical, uninspiring characters leading boring lives going nowhere. Bonus - several key "plot" devices were stunningly unrealistic. "
— Kirsten, 2/8/2014 -
" Loved this book!! Not exactly literature but laugh out loud funny! Weiner put a voice to the thoughts that run through every new mother's mind. "
— Melissa, 1/27/2014 -
" Given I have a 7 month old, I could really identify with parts of this. It's amazing how the common experience and challenge of being a new mother can bring some otherwise very different women together. I definitely enjoyed this book. "
— Brigid, 1/21/2014 -
" I found ways to relate to the characters even though I don't have kids. I thought the loose ends tied up a little too neatly. "
— Charlene, 1/16/2014 -
" This book touched a lot of topics that hit close to home as a mom. I can relate to the characters in most of the situations during that time after having a baby where you are struggling to find that balance between being a wife and mom while not forgetting who you are. "
— Jeepster, 1/11/2014 -
" This is my favorite of Jennifer Weiner's books. "
— Katie, 1/7/2014 -
" I thought this was a good easy read. I was able relate to most of the characters at some point in the book. It really drives home the point that life doesn't always turn out the way you plan. "
— Nancy, 12/19/2013 -
" not my type of book but it's o.k "
— Kimberly, 12/15/2013 -
" While the writing is somewhat contrived (do people in real life really throw back their heads and laugh?) and the characters are a bit predictable, Jennifer Weiner did a fantastic job capturing the emotions of new motherhood. "
— Ashley, 12/14/2013 -
" I read this at a time in my life when I had nothing in common with these four women, but I still liked their stories! That's gotta say something about the author, right? "
— Rachel, 12/13/2013 -
" Audio book. More mommy/pregnancy-lit. I'm sorry, I can't help my addiction. Maybe I'll re-read Jane Eyre to counterbalance. "
— Julie, 8/28/2013 -
" A great little read, one to take to the airport! "
— Helen, 6/26/2013 -
" I highly recommend this book! "
— Kristine, 6/14/2013 -
" Very cute and easy to read. Perfect for summer traveling or laying by the pool! "
— Meaghan, 3/9/2013 -
" What a great, easy read. I really enjoyed this book and even though it went in between 4 different characters, it was easy to keep up with them and their "life stories". "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2013 -
" I thought this book was pretty funny. If you are a mom I think you'll enjoy this book. "
— Heather, 10/12/2012 -
" Didn't care for all the baby stories. I guess it was the wrong book for me to read, since I'm WAY past baby-days. Although Weiner's funny and flowing writing made reading it not unpleasant. "
— Janet, 9/22/2012 -
" Definitely a chick lit book, but I really liked the characters and the story. A fun, light read. "
— Maria, 9/11/2012 -
" This is my favorite Jennifer Weiner book. I loved the different perspectives and could really identify with these characters becoming mothers for the first time. "
— Tamara, 1/17/2012 -
" Basic Jennifer Weiner novel - easy read, predictable ending; and I loved every page of it! "
— Kristina, 9/25/2011 -
" Takes a chapter or 2 to get into, but then I sailed right through it. "
— Monica, 8/24/2011 -
" Wonderful story about life and adjusting to motherhood. "
— Jen, 8/13/2011 -
" This book reaffirmed my decision not to have children :) At the same time I really enjoyed the story and how Jennifer Weiner develops her characters. At the end of the book I felt like I knew them in real life. Cute story to remind me of why I never want a baby! "
— Brooke, 7/7/2011 -
" Since when is it OK to switch between third person and first person storytelling within a chapter? This confused me mightily at first. One character speaks in first person; the rest we hear from in third person. Other than that, it was a fun read, with some truly hilarious moments. "
— Sarah, 6/20/2011 -
" a must read. loved it! you can relate to at least one of the characters. "
— Sara, 5/27/2011 -
" This is my second favorite book by Jennifer Weiner. I love how all the stories intertwine and how they help each other. In fact I need to re-read it! "
— Nancy, 5/24/2011 -
" not my type of book but it's o.k "
— Kimberly, 5/20/2011 -
" This was fine as a beach book; it seemed somewhat like one of those movies that ramble along, until it's suddenly time to wrap it up. Everything was resolved just a little too neatly for this world in which we live. Still think Good in Bed is her best. "
— Barbara, 5/19/2011 -
" I really liked this book. I like that the babies brought all the ladies together. "
— Rachel, 5/17/2011 -
" i really liked this book a lot. i laughed, i cried, i held my breath...it was just so real. i will admit, i was a little sad with the way it ended...was just sort of a letdown or something, i dunno. "
— Laura, 5/11/2011 -
" Wonderful story of friendship! The added bonus of the pregnancy of each character will tug at your motherhood heart string or biological clock. I loved each character. They were very realistic and easy to identify with because they all came from so many different walks of life. "
— Vonetta, 5/10/2011 -
" I read this one while I was pregnant with my first child. I think every expecting/first time mom needs to give this one a read! "
— Natalie, 4/29/2011 -
" ok...but started getting burnt out on J Weiner. "
— Wendy, 4/28/2011 -
" Great. Funny. A clever and witty quick read. The story-telling style reminded me of Tara Road...but this was a more updated storyline with a humorous twist. "
— Mallory, 4/19/2011 -
" Easy 'in the car' listen. So far, it's ok. "
— Katherine, 4/14/2011 -
" Another great book by Jennifer Weiner! "
— Dawn, 4/12/2011 -
" Wow, I forgot that chick lit was so fun. Good thing she has so many books, since my brain is on permanent vacation these days. "
— Sara, 4/12/2011 -
" a novel bout motherhood. very enjoyable. likeable characters "
— Edie, 4/12/2011
About Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one books, including In Her Shoes, which was made into a major motion picture starring Cameron Diaz. She has appeared on many national television programs, including Today and Good Morning America, and her work has been published in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, among other newspapers and magazines. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.