'A poignant look at one woman's struggle to become a mother. Heartbreaking and honest.' Shauna Bass, OK! 'Sarah's authentic voice encapsulates the real reason many of us escape to far flung places: to escape our problems... on that journey she gives us honesty, humor and hope.' Layla Revis, The Huffington Post To the outside world, it looks life Sarah Ivens has it all: a successful career as an editor in New York, a handsome husband and an idyllic home in Kentucky. But one thing is missing: a baby. AMERIKARMA is the hopeful tale of coping with grief, loss and regret... And finding the positive and humorous in the darkest of times.
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Sarah Ivens is the founding editor in chief of OK! magazine in the United States. Her writing has been featured in Marie Claire, Brides, GQ, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan and Glamour. She writes a baby blog for the Mail Online, the world's most popular news website. A born and bred Londoner, who now lives in Los Angeles, she is a bestselling author in her native UK.
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By yogini
Format:Paperback
This book gave me inspiration to do all the things in life I fear. She showed me moving on from a relationship, a job, whatever does not serve your highest good CAN lead to filling your heart's desires and cleanse some Karma too. A must read for anyone wanting to change their life!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Wannabe mom
Format:Paperback
I've been trying to get pregnant for over a year now and it's great ( well, not great but helpful) to read about another woman sharing my pain and frustrations. I won't give away the ending but .... I'm happy and sad for her. A good read.
By gatsbygirl29
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Heartwarming, heartbreaking, funny and inspiring all at the same time. I cried, I laughed, and I rooted for Sarah the whole way through her roller coaster journey right to its satisfying end. Highly recommend!
By Boylett
Format:Paperback
A friend of mine recommended that I take a look at this and I read it in one sitting. Breezily, intelligently written, very funny in places and genuinely moving in others. I particularly liked the gossipy parts about the New York/LA media scene and the way that stuff is balanced-out by the touching personal story underpinning it all. I've already passed it on to a friend who claims to have read it quicker than I did. I think she's lying.
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I enjoyed reading this book immensely, with the Author's honesty and humour really making this book fun and easy to read. The Author's all-comsuming desire to fall pregnant is clear and very personal, making it feel as if you are reading her diary, being allowed inside her thoughts and knowing her secrets. The Author made me consider how important being true to who you are is and appreciating all that life has to throw at you.
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One of the most brutally honest, refreshingly raw and laugh out loud funny books I've read in a while. Sarah Ivens has a life -- and lifestyle -- most women dream of. Yet, she bravely draws back the curtain, exposing Oz -- the downside of life in the fast lane.
After summoning the courage to walk away to pursue her dream (the man, the baby, the house, the south), she finds to her dismay that this tale doesn't have a tidy, happy-ever-after ending.
Which is when the real story begins. The story of how life will throw you a curveball -- or ten -- just when you think you've finally got it all figured out. From death to depression, fertility issues to a frustrating first year of marriage, she shares her story honestly and humorously -- thanks to her razor sharp British wit.
After summoning the courage to walk away to pursue her dream (the man, the baby, the house, the south), she finds to her dismay that this tale doesn't have a tidy, happy-ever-after ending.
Which is when the real story begins. The story of how life will throw you a curveball -- or ten -- just when you think you've finally got it all figured out. From death to depression, fertility issues to a frustrating first year of marriage, she shares her story honestly and humorously -- thanks to her razor sharp British wit.
By RSL
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I read this book and loved it. I smiled and laughed (sometimes out loud....on the London Underground......collecting disapproving glances!) as I moved from page to page. I am sure that many hopeful wannabe mums with find endless parallels when reading this book but as a single girl who has a good career, wonderful friends and is not alarmed by the ticking biological clock, there is still so much to enjoy; the Mars/Venus relationship between men and women, dealing with success and failure and being true to yourself. Sarah's writing is so articulate and cleverly humorous; Amerikarma is a joy to read. I love the way she splits herself open; and mocks her shortcomings and celebrates her strengths, something we call could learn from. 5 Stars from me!
By Joanne
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As soon as I received Amerikarma, I picked it up and couldn't put it down! Sarah Ivens is an honest writer, who so openly shares her life with us. This is more than a book about struggling to have a much longed for child; there's something in here for every thirty-something coming to terms with big life changes; career, the loss of a parent, a new marriage, parenthood. Bravo to Sarah (and Russ!) for making it through the tough times. Funny, thoughtful, poignant and well written, I can't wait for the next installment to hear Sarah's take on motherhood!
