Breaking away from the norm.
Breaking away from expectations.
Breaking away from unhappiness.
In other words, freedom.
That's what Abby Stern feels every time she gets on her bike. And Jennifer Weiner's The Breakaway is all about Abby's journey. At thirty-three, she's a fat camp survivor still trying to figure life out. And that includes Mark, her fat camp boyfriend who's reentered her life. Always sweet and caring, he's now also sculpted and svelte -- albeit at the cost of of never, ever eating carbs. So what if he doesn't know how to ride a bike and gives still-fat Abby the subtle side-eye whenever she reaches for pasta or pastry? He's a doctor and the only man she knows who will take on a plus-size plus one. Or so Abby thinks until she meets Sebastian, a hunky and thoughtful writer in bro's clothing.
So when Abby leads her first-ever bike tour for the Breakaway company and discovers that Sebastian as well as her perfectly groomed and judgmental mother are -- surprise! -- on the roster, she knows that it'll be a ride to remember. And when she learns that some of the other cyclists have stirring stories of their own, things take another path entirely. Yet one thing's for sure. These mothers and daughters and lovers and others have a lot to learn about each other -- and themselves.
In The Breakaway, Weiner takes us on an unforgettable trip through upstate New York, pairing richly layered and relatable characters with the timely and timeless theme of women's rights in what may be her best book to date.
Because treating each other with kindness should be just as easy as riding a bike.
7 comments:
Oh, such a wonderful review. I loved that last line. But riding a bike can be tough..especially, when you learn on a rocky road, like I did..and also my bike riding days ended when I slid into the gravel on the side of the road and almost got ran over by a truck...so I can understand this concept completely! You always bring us insightful reads! I am so glad this one is on your reading list! Oh, and I have had a few over-the-top critical days this past week too.. (✿◡‿◡) Ugh..especially, from a few who want more from me than I have time to give..even those online writers love to put in dire straits. Also the old books sale did make a few dollars. Although, the hundred dollar mysteries did not sale. Oh, and the dust..ugh...I feel I didn't do much, but my sinus went through a lot this week. 💛💛💛💛💛🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂 Sorry to ramble....I went to great lengths to find a new Harley faceclaim, but I just couldn't do it. Thanks again for your comments. Thanks for reading. I always enjoy your feedback. Wishing you and yours all the best this Autumn season.
So enlightening to see your review. You always give us a lot to think on, even in humor..and I love that! 🍂🍁💛🍏🍎🥮
I will definitely keep this on my list. Although, I don't even know where the fiction books are at our new library. I feel our shelves will never be the same after the move. Thanks for giving me a smile today.
This looks like a great read. Thanks for sharing your review.
Julia x
Wow, this book sounds awesome!! 💛 And how cool that you find it to be her best book to date! I've heard of the author before and have seen her books in Barnes & Noble. I love how you opened this post, and the final sentence! 📖💕
I think I read one of her other books about going to a fat camp or maybe it was a different author. Sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for the review.
What a beautiful story about finding freedom and kindness in unexpected places!
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