Im Fine and Neither Are You, Camille Pagan
Im Fine and Neither Are You, Camille Pagan
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I'm Fine and Neither Are You

Author: Camille Pagán

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 04/01/2019


Synopsis

A Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller.Honesty is the best policy…except maybe when it comes to marriage in this brilliant novel about the high price of perfection from bestselling author Camille Pagán.Wife. Mother. Breadwinner. Penelope Ruiz-Kar is doing it all—and barely keeping it together. Meanwhile, her best friend, Jenny Sweet, appears to be sailing through life. As close as the two women are, Jenny’s passionate marriage, pristine house, and ultra-polite child stand in stark contrast to Penelope’s underemployed husband, Sanjay, their unruly brood, and the daily grind she calls a career.Then a shocking tragedy reveals that Jenny’s life is far from perfect. Reeling, Penelope vows to stop keeping the peace and finally deal with the issues in her relationship. So she and Sanjay agree to a radical proposal: both will write a list of changes they want each other to make—then commit to complete and total honesty.What seems like a smart idea quickly spirals out of control, revealing new rifts and even deeper secrets. As Penelope stares down the possible implosion of her marriage, she must ask herself: When it comes to love, is honesty really the best policy?

About Camille Pagán

Camille Pagán is the #1 Amazon Kindle bestselling author of five novels, including Life and Other Near-Death Experiences, which was recently optioned for film, and Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. A journalist and former magazine editor, Pagán has written for the New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; Parade; Real Simple; Time; and many other publications and websites. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her family. You can visit her online at www.camillepagan.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on November 03, 2019

I had the most enjoyable time reading my first Camille Pagan book. It's witty, smart, and so insightful. It's about a mom trying to do it and feeling like she's failing. On top of that, her best friend makes it all look easy. For best friends, their home lives are night and day different from each ot......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on August 24, 2021

3.5 stars. This was my first from Camille Pagán but it definitely won't be my last! It wasn't a new favorite, but I really enjoyed and it gave me major early Taylor Jenkins Reid vibes. I'm excited to have a new author with a decent sized backlist to dive into!!! CW: death of a loved one, addiction, o......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on March 09, 2019

A totally realistic and relatable story as women today struggle to reach perfection in their life. SUMMARY Wife. Mother. Breadwinner. Penelope Ruiz-Kar is doing it all—and barely keeping it together. Meanwhile, her best friend, Jenny Sweet, appears to be sailing through life. As close as the two women......more

Goodreads review by Atira on April 04, 2019

I don’t really know what to say about this book. I’m not sure how I feel. Nothing really happens. It’s realistic and has a good message so there’s that. Oh and I absolutely LOVE the title. But overall It sort of felt like I was just listening to a coworker talk about her problems and family life tha......more

Goodreads review by Esil on April 21, 2019

3.25 stars I’m Fine and Neither Are You is better than 3 stars, but nowhere close to 4 stars. I would say this novel falls into the “domestic angst” genre. Penelope hits a crisis point in her life when her best friend dies, and she realizes that she may not want to stay married to the father of her t......more


Quotes

“A poignant novel that explores truthfulness and boundaries in friendship, marriage, and more. With relatable characters and a realistic plot, this character-driven novel will have readers wondering if honesty really is the best policy.” Booklist“A tale of friendship, this novel offers insight into the complexities of women’s lives and how one woman learns to deal with it through the pain of loss and heartache and come out on top.” —New York Journal of Books“Hotly anticipated novel I’m Fine and Neither Are You follows Penelope Ruiz-Kar’s attempt at saving her marriage with total and brutal honesty…But what felt like a positive change quickly spirals out of control, revealing new rifts and even deeper secrets.” Cosmopolitan UK“Witty, heartfelt, and realistic.” Novelgossip“This is an apt and moving look at how the truth makes love stronger.” Woman’s World“[I’m Fine and Neither Are You] packs a powerful punch.” The Bristol Herald-Courier“Camille Pagán’s novels are compulsively readable, and her latest may just be her ultimate page-turner. Smart, witty, and exacting, I’m Fine and Neither Are You examines the high price of perfection and the rewards of getting real—even when doing so jeopardizes your most important relationships. I loved it.” —Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author“With amazing insight into what it’s like to balance marriage, home, and career, Camille Pagán has shined a spotlight on the stark truth, which is that it’s much harder than we make it look. Mother’s little helper takes on a very modern—and unsettling—meaning. This is one relatable tale.” —Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl He Used to Know“A senseless tragedy causes a woman to reevaluate her entire life in I’m Fine and Neither Are You—a beautiful novel that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. Camille Pagán’s latest is a must-read for any woman who has tried (and most likely failed) to have it all.” —Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of Girls’ Night Out“I laughed, cried, and reflected my way through Camille Pagán’s glorious novel. It is honest, deep, and timely—not to mention exquisitely written. The story moves at a precise clip, gripping the reader and asking many of life’s toughest but most important questions. A perfect read!” —Elyssa Friedland, author of The IntermissionI’m Fine and Neither Are You is as perfect as its title…Read this and thank me later.” —Barbara Bos, Women Writers, Women’s Books