How could I not pick up a book with this title? In Saralee Rosenberg's latest novel, Mindy Sherman lives in an upscale neighborhood on Long Island. Trying to juggle three kids, a step-son that just moved in, a job she hates, annoying in-laws, and a failing business, her neighbor, Beth Diamond, is not making life easier. Beth seems to live a charmed life. She has the body of a sixteen-year-old, designer clothes, a beautiful house and perfect children. Demanding, demeaning, selfish and insensitive, she is the neighbor from hell. But when Mindy realizes that Beth's life isn't as perfect as it seems, the two call a truce and begin to build a friendship that will see them through some of their most difficult moments.
Although Mindy's battles with Beth can be quite humorous, there is a serious side to the book too. Most readers will probably identify with Mindy, her hectic life and constant worries over family and money. And even though Beth can seem pretty terrible at first, once you realize she has problems and is just as insecure as anybody else, she starts to grow on you. A fun quick read with a touching story of friendship between an unlikely pair.
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