Who Loves You Best, Marilyn Simon Rothstein
Who Loves You Best, Marilyn Simon Rothstein
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Who Loves You Best
A Novel

Author: Marilyn Simon Rothstein

Narrator: Sara Sheckells

Unabridged: 8 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/15/2024


Synopsis

A woman drops everything to spend more time with her grandchild, only to discover new truths about herself. A humorous, heartfelt, feel-good novel from the author of Crazy to Leave You.For Jodi Wexler, a Florida doctor with a flourishing practice, only one thing’s missing: the chance to spend more time getting to know her eight-year-old granddaughter, Macallan.When Jodi’s restauranteur daughter asks her to watch Macallan in the Berkshires while she takes care of some business out of town, Jodi can’t say yes fast enough. Neither Jodi’s podiatric patients nor her just-fired, suddenly retired husband can keep her away. But when Jodi arrives, she discovers she’s not the only grandma at Lisa’s house. Lisa’s mother-in-law, Di—a hard-nosed real estate agent—has moved into the house. What’s more, there’s Grannie Annie, the twenty-seven-year-old girlfriend of Lisa’s oddball father-in-law. They’re not the only surprises. Lisa’s marriage is faltering even as her new restaurant is taking off.As the competition for Macallan’s attention among the three “grandmas” increases, Lisa drops a bomb about her life that changes everything. Under pressure, and determined to help her daughter, Jodi must choose her next step. Her decision surprises everyone—Jodi, most of all.

About Marilyn Simon Rothstein

Marilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of Lift and Separate, winner of the Star Award presented by the Women’s Fiction Writers Association for Outstanding Debut. Husbands and Other Sharp Objects is her second novel.Marilyn grew up in New York City, earned a degree in journalism from New York University, began her writing career at Seventeen magazine, married a man she met in an elevator, and owned an advertising agency for more than twenty-five years. Marilyn received an MA in liberal studies from Wesleyan University and an MA in Judaic studies from the University of Connecticut. She enjoys speaking at book festivals and community events.


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“Marilyn Simon Rothstein writes a realistic story of a complicated family figuring itself out… [R]eaders who appreciate stories of women in their third act will enjoy this book.” Booklist“A relatable and funny novel.” —Jewish Book Council“I adored this book! Funny tears. Happy tears. Family dynamics on steroids. Marilyn Simon Rothstein brings all the feels in this warm, wise, and at times, laugh-out-loud funny Gram-com, courtesy of a brilliant cast of women, all struggling to ‘come of age’ in their own unique ways. Rothstein’s ability to infuse messy real-world situations with humor is an absolute gift, and Who Loves You Best is her best work yet. Utterly delightful!” —Barbara Davis, bestselling author of The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Echo of Old Books