Secret Confessions of the Applewood P..., Ellen Meister
Secret Confessions of the Applewood P..., Ellen Meister
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Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA

Author: Ellen Meister

Narrator: Lisa Kudrow

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2006

Categories: Fiction, Women, Humorous


Synopsis

When a Hollywood location scout comes to Applewood, Long Island, and announces that the local elementary school might make the perfect backdrop for an upcoming George Clooney movie, the PTA’s decorum crumbles like a cookie from last week’s bake sale. Enter Maddie, Ruth, and Lisa, three women who become the glue that holds the project together…and wind up forging a bond of friendship stronger than anyone could imagine. A good thing, too, because each one of them is about to come apart. Maddie Schein, an ex-lawyer trying hard to fit in and save her marriage, gets knocked off balance by Jack Rose, an old college friend hell-bent on seducing her. Ruth Moss—rich, sexy, and outspoken—has more to give and less to enjoy than most people think. Indeed, since her husband’s stroke left him embarrassingly uninhibited yet completely impotent, she’s more of a caretaker than a wife. And modest Lisa Slotnick, a loving parent who wants nothing more than to fade into the scenery as she tends to her children, must deal with the humiliation of being thrust into the spotlight by her scandalous, alcoholic mother. When these three get together, a powerful alliance is formed. But is it strong enough to overcome the obstacles to getting the movie made in their town? And will their friendship be enough to mend their hearts and homes? Join them as they reach for the stars…and try to pull off a Hollywood ending of their own.

About Ellen Meister

Ellen Meister grew up in the PTA-enriched heartland of suburban Long Island and spent her early career in publishing and advertising. She lives in New York with her husband and three children. This is her first novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Myfanwy on June 22, 2007

What you notice first and foremost about Ellen Meister's debut novel is how humane she is as a writer. The women she writes about are real--they are not caricatures, they are not stereotypes. Instead they fall down, they embarrass themselves, they lose control. They lust, they fight, they envy, they......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on January 02, 2008

This book had me laughing out loud at some points, crying at others. I loved some characters and hated others, but I think that everyone recognizes someone they know in them. This book was like a breath of fresh air for me to read. The ending is a mixture of sadness, and happily ever after, sort of......more

Goodreads review by Madam on July 14, 2008

Silly, stupid and predictable. Trots out every tired cliche -- alcoholism, affairs, strokes, cancer, sexual dysfunction, sexual identity, suburban skulduggery, and George Clooney. Actually, that list is more interesting than the book -- trust me. Don't waste time or brain cells on this sorry mess.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on January 08, 2008

After hearing much praise, I picked up Meister's debut novel. I must say I was not disappointed. I thought the book was well paced, carefully crafted, and excellently delivered. The book has a lot of heart, makes you feel for its characters and a little sad when it is over. However, I would recommen......more

Goodreads review by Betsy on February 17, 2011

Moral of the story - any marriage can be made better by cheating. UGH. I feel like I need to wash my hands after touching this book.......more