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ssk (Australia) (2009/01/05):
For ten years of Sunday mornings, readers of Jacquelyn Mitchard's Wisconsin newspaper column "The Rest of Us" have been calling their families and friends to say "See? That's exactly what I meant". Now syndicated nationwide, Mitchard's clear eyed takes on everyday life are described over and over as 'a letter from home', 'the best friend I can really count on', and 'the kind of story you keep under your pillow'.In this wise and sparkling collection, her international readers and fans of her bestselling novel can share the exuberant wisdom of a woman and writer who has seen it all. Bringing together many years of writing and living, spanning everything from garage sales to the ups and downs of life for the long haul single mother, Mitchard concocts a graceful blend of humour, vinegar and eloquence, reminding us that no matter how we change or how far we range, we are all 'the rest of us' (from the back cover)
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