Love and guilt are thick in the Serritella/Scottoline household, and Francesca’s and her mother’s daughter-mother-turned-best-friends bond will strike a familiar note to many. But now that Francesca is an independent twentysomething in the big city and Lisa is a suburban empty nester, the duo has to learn how to stay close while living apart. How does a mother’s love translate across state lines and over any semblance of personal boundaries? You’ll laugh out loud as they face off over the proper technique for packing dishes, the importance of bringing a coat in the summertime, and the dos and don’ts of dating at any age. Add feisty octogenarian Mother Mary to the mix, and you have a Molotov cocktail of estrogen, opinions, and fun.

These stories will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother, daughter, and all your girlfriends.

Reviews

No subject is off-limits here, as Scottoline and Serritella include relevant quips for women from 18 to 82. With the title serving as a sure-fire indicator, readers can count on an ab-toning laugh session, a silly giggle, a sympathetic sigh, and a lump in the throat as life’s moments are rehashed through the keen eyes and wits of this lovable mother-daughter duo.
– Booklist
Erma Bombeck for mothers and daughters, with a zesty Italian twist.
– Kirkus
A warm, lively collection of narrative vignettes chronicling the day-to-day relationship of two women. Erma Bombeck for mothers and daughters, with a zesty Italian twist.
– Kirkus Reviews
A delightful collection of essays that are fun to read, share, and ponder.
– Publishers Weekly

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