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Barefoot: A Novel

by Elin Hilderbrand

Published: 2008-06-09
Paperback : 432 pages

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Introduction

Three women arrive at the local airport, observed by Josh, a Nantucket native home from college for the summer. Burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues, the women-- two sisters and one friend--make their way to the sisters' tiny cottage, inherited from an aunt. They're all trying to escape from something: Melanie, after seven failed in-vitro attempts, learned her husband was having an affair, and then discovered she's pregnant; Brenda embarked on a passionate affair with an older student that got her fired from her prestigious job as a professor in New York; and her sister Vicki, mother to two small boys, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Soon Josh is part of the chaotic household, acting as babysitter, confidant, and, eventually, lover.

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Relationships b/w sisters - does the past have to affect the present?

How much should a wife tolerate from an unsatisfying spouse?

Does love trump convenience?

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Recommended to book clubs by 12 of 14 members.

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by Odalia (see profile) 02/11/15

If the opening scene does not pull you in (it didn\\\'t for me), don\\\'t stop there - it\\\'s worth the read!

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"Book evolved"by Kay E. (see profile) 03/19/16

Initially this book had a lot of irritating characters who evolved into more understandable and in some cases more likable people. The romance was off putting to some of us - clearly a strange coming... (read more)

"Great summer read!"by cathy s. (see profile) 07/21/15

"Barefoot "by Linda A. (see profile) 07/20/15

An entertaining, easy beach read.

"Happily Surprised"by Odalia T. (see profile) 02/11/15

This book was slightly slow to begin for me, but once I got passed the beginning pages, it was a fun read! I enjoyed the different perspectives of the main characters, and the interesting relationships... (read more)

"Really good read"by Erica C. (see profile) 02/09/15

This book made me appreciate life, family and friends.

"Barefoot"by beatrice f. (see profile) 02/08/15

Great story about family, friends, love, fear, bravery and strength. Worth reading and great for review and discussion.

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"Three messed up women sort out their lives"by chris h. (see profile) 12/13/11

Good relationship-between-women book brings three women: a mother of young children dealing with cancer, a pregnant woman whose husband left her for someone else and a professor fired for an affair with... (read more)

"Barefoot"by Bridget J. (see profile) 09/20/11

I just expected more from the ending than possible cliffhangers for the 3 major characters after 400 pages.

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