Other People Manage

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I‘m not sure why I wanted to read this. A review perhaps. The story of 2 women written in the voice of one of them. They get together in the 70s when they were very quiet about their relationship. I got a good sense of the women but not so much the other characters. The story recounts their life together and their relationships with siblings and siblings children. Love, loss and family.

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Centique

Other People Manage | Ellen Hawley

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I read this book after watching @shawnmooney interview the author and finding her very interesting. I picked it up thinking ill read a few pages - and didnt stop until i was halfway!
We spend the book in Marge‘s head - she is a bus driver, a strong, self reliant woman who falls in love with Peg, a bundle of thought and energy. Marge‘s examination of their relationship and it‘s ups and downs is unfailingly honest ⬇️

Centique and straight forward. It shows how closely she observes others. There are moments of such clear insight into relationships in here and a depiction of the aftermath of grief that is the most accurate ive ever read. 12mo

Reggie Great review! 12mo

LeahBergen What @Reggie said! 👏 12mo

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sarahbarnes This sounds very intriguing! 12mo

Centique @Reggie @LeahBergen thank you lovely people 😘 12mo

shawnmooney I‘m delighted that you enjoyed it so much! Just in case you didn‘t know, I did a full length interview with Ellen Hawley about this novel: https://youtu.be/2nVa-KvfbTs?si=_K8yycA2bYGAlS-n 12mo

Cathythoughts Great review ❤️ 11mo

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smallthings

Other People Manage | Ellen Hawley

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What a beautiful book. Such a unique look at a relationship. I think I'm gonna reread it a lot. It's a small book but full of life.

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3. New books title starts with the next letter in the alphabet as the first letter of the last book's title

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