Often when life becomes complicated we admire and even covet
the life of someone we know who seems to have it all. We have watched the moves
“13 going on 30”, “Freaky Friday”, and “Big” where changing bodies changed
lives as each learned real life lessons.
In Your Perfect Life by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, we
are introduced to two remarkable women, Casey and Rachel, who have been friends
forever. Casey is the career woman and
host of Gossip TV. She rubs elbows with celebrities and has a beautiful home.
She seems to have everything. Rachel is
a stay at home mom with two teenagers, and new baby. She no longer recognizes
the man she married and feels like life has passed her by.
As both women seem to look to the other, each is unhappy in
their circumstances and the lack of confidence begins to erode the friendship. It
all comes to a head the night of their high school reunion. Harsh words are
said as they have a drink together. Life between them is full of jealousy and
hurt. The tempers keep them at it and the evening closes with only vague
memories as the morning rolls around.
Yet life had decided to play a trick, and somehow they have
changed bodies. Somewhere they were served up a cocktail of magical proportions
and they must learn a lesson of love before they can assume their own body
again. Yet, have they both finally reached the brass ring they have been
chasing?
This is a funny and bright look at life. The surface is only
that, what broils beneath is often personal and not seen by others. Fears and
thoughts lurk there that rarely see the light of day, and now these friends
begin to know each other from another perspective.
The wonderful mix of personalities and abilities as they
grow into different roles trying to be the other is both touching and
generous. As the truth of the situations
begin to shine through you find them to know and understand each other more than
they anticipated.
This is a quirky, romantic and personal growth blend of fun
and adventure. The story holds you from the beginning, entranced by the
personalities and their insecurities. Yet as they fall into this spell they are
each able to dig deep and find the true meaning of their life and dreams.
If you love fun and romantic stories full of adventure and excitement
you will want this for your library. It is a feel good book of charming proportions.
This would also be a great book for a discussion group. The
thoughts and feelings engendered would create great dialog among the readers.
Rating 5/5
This book was received free from the authors publicist. All oninions are my own based on my reading and understanding of the material.
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