When She Flew
Jennie Shortridge
November 2009
352 pages
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FTC disclosure: The fabulous Florinda gave me her extra copy of this book. And then I passed it along to a friend. No one made any money.
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From the publisher:
Police officer Jessica Villareal has always played by the book and tried to do the right thing: She’s worked hard at her job and even harder at her family. Despite all that, she finds herself approaching midlife divorced, estranged from her daughter, alone… and completely unhappy. And she’s wondering if she ever made a right choice in her life.
But then Jess discovers an Iraq vet and his young daughter living off the radar in the Oregon woods, avoiding the comforts—and curses—of modern life. Her colleagues on the force are determined to uproot and separate Lindy and her father, but Jess knows the damage of losing those you love, and believes the pair is safer and happier together.
Jess recognizes her chance to make a difference by doing something she’s never dared. Because even though she’s used to playing by the rules, there are times when they need to be broken…
This book is everywhere right now, so I’m not going to add too much. Except to say this is my favorite Shortridge novel to date. I absolutely loved it.
You are right, this book is all over the blogosphere nowadays! But it does seem to have merit since pretty much everyone likes it. Even you!
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You’re right about this one being everywhere right now – counting yours, there were three posts about in my Google Reader this morning!
You sure didn’t waste any time getting around to reading this one – so glad you liked it! I need to read some more Shortridge myself.
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Yes, this book is definitely on my radar and sounds amazing. Glad you confirm the general consensus
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I’m beginning to think I’m the only person who hasn’t read this. Booking Mama sent me her copy.
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No, no, I don’t even HAVE it, so *I* will win the Last Person in the Universe prize!
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This was my first book by Jennie Shortridge and I really enjoyed it. I will be reading more books by her.
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Nope, I win the prize. I didn’t even hear about it until today and then I also saw it three places. Can you tell I don’t get out much?
It sounds really good and I’m adding this one to the list too. Thanks for another good title!
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I am glad you enjoyed this one, Jill. I’ve only read two books by the author so far, but I do hope to read more. I think this is my favorite of the two.
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I haven’t read anything by this author yet, but this one sure does sound good. Guess I will have to add it to my list.
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I am almost done with this one and I am liking it too but there is something nagging at me and I can’t put my finger on it. Hopefully I will figure it out before my review of it.
I haven’t read anything by this author . . . yet.
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I liked this – a lot. But, I felt there was almost too much that Jess was juggling (well, I guess that reflects reality!). Very interesting that it was inspired by a real situation.
(and a bonus parenthetical: LOVE AND BIOLOGY AT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE remains my favorite)
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