Happiness Sold Separately - Softcover

Winston, Lolly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 044669939X ISBN 13: 9780446699396

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The New York Times bestseller about how marriage, love, and how sometimes falling in love with the wrong person at the wrong time can be the right thing. Elinor Mackey has lived her life in perfect order: college, law school, marriage, successful corporate career. But when she discovers that she and her podiatrist husband, Ted, can't have children, Elinor withdraws into her own world of heartbreak and anger. While Elinor
falls in love with the oak tree in their front yard, sleeping under it at night, Ted begins an affair with Gina, the nutritionist at their gym. Ted, who may be the only one who can help Gina and her son, suddenly finds himself in love with two women at the same time. In the tradition of Anne Tyler, John Cheever, and Tom Perrotta, Winston's second novel looks beyond the manicured surface of suburbia to a world of loss, longing, lust, and betrayal.

About this title

Review:

"A bittersweet, touching tale of life" (hot stars)

"Truthful, thoughtful and very appealing" (Washington Post)

"Sensitive and lyrical, with moments of hilarity and pathos" (Chicago Sun Times)

"A tender, wry, beautifully crafted story" (Boston Globe)

"Elinor's wit, as well as Winston's keen eye for humor in moments of despair, elevate this touching, comic tale above the crowded pack" (People Magazine)

From the Publisher:

From the bestselling author of Sophie's Bakery for the Broken Hearted comes a compelling, beautifully written and deeply moving story about love, loss, desire and betrayal...

About this edition

• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 044669939X
• ISBN 13: 9780446699396
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320