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My Boyfriend's Back [Hardcover]

Donna Hanover (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)


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January 13, 2005
The former First Lady of New York writes of her reunion and subsequent marriage to her high school sweetheart, more than thirty years after their breakup, and chronicles dozens of similar reunions among couples nationwide in what experts call a twenty-first-century relationship trend.

Poignant and heartwarming, My Boyfriend's Back captures the love story of former high school sweethearts Ed Oster and Donna Hanover-journalist, actress, and First Lady of the City of New York from 1994 to 2001-who, more than thirty years after their breakup at Stanford, reconnected, rekindled their love, and married, becoming part of what experts are calling a "twenty-first-century trend" in relationships. Exploring the myriad ways rekindled love is different from new love and why so many couples are reuniting now, Hanover also details the role of the Internet in this trend, and offers some recommendations-and some warnings-for aspiring "reunitees."

Accompanied by a wide array of other couples' stories from across the country-including celebrities Carol Channing, Suzanne Pleshette and Tom Poston, Nicole Miller, Liza Huber, and others-who have also rediscovered their early loves later in life and are building committed lives together, this book combines expert advice and inspiring anecdotes to help readers reconnect with past loves. Whether it's Googling an ex-boyfriend or attending a class reunion, My Boyfriend's Back encourages readers to find out whatever happened to the ex they can't forget; it is the book single, widowed, and divorced romantics everywhere have been waiting for.


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Shortly after her divorce from former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Hanover reunited with the high school boyfriend who had dumped her during their freshman year at Stanford. He apologized for the breakup, and they rekindled their love affair and married a year later. Upon learning that her experience wasn't unusual, Hanover began interviewing couples with similar stories. Some were separated less than 10 years, others for decades; many were divorced, raising the question of what would have happened if they'd followed their hearts to begin with. There's no consensus on that from the experts, according to Hanover, but many will find it hard to disagree with the thesis that first love is often the most lasting. A television host and journalist, Hanover writes in a chatty, accessible style, adopting the tone of the experienced best friend. She can be corny, but she's a realist: she includes a chapter on what happens when rekindled romances go sour the second time around. The sociology and individual stories don't always mesh well, but the anecdotes are so touching and the overall message so inspiring, you'd have to be heartless not to feel hopeful after reading this book. 16 pages of b&w photos not seen by PW.
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"What a triumph! My Boyfriend's Back is witty, engaging, and a sheer delight to read."
-- Liz Smith --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 296 pages
  • Publisher: Hudson Street Press (January 13, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594630100
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594630101
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,021,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars When Harry Met Sally Part 2 Etc., January 27, 2005
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Gail K. Powers "Abra" (Harbor Country, Mi,N. Naples, FL, Chicago area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Boyfriend's Back (Hardcover)
I was initially attracted to this book because I'm a hopeless romantic. I've always considered Donna Hanover a very intelligent and charismatic personality and found the whole idea of her reconnecting with her first love life affirming. I wanted to know more.
While this book does address her rekindled romance and subsequent marriage, her purpose in writing this book appears to be a primer for those people who have considered reconnecting and a great read for all of the hopeless romantics out there. While the case studies she presents chronicle the positives and negatives of first love renewed and places them in a sociological framework, the real hook here are the stories
themselves.
For the most part this is a feel good book. It is hopeful and positive and it is a great contrast to the cynacism
and negativity is a part of modern life.
If you loved When Harry Met Sally, you'll love this book. It abounds with happy (or at least hopeful) endings, and absolutely does not rehash the Rudy Giuliani thing.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Re-established Love, January 26, 2005
This review is from: My Boyfriend's Back (Hardcover)
Donna Hanover's, My Boyfriend's Back is a remarkable, touching tribute to renewed love. She shares her personal journey of reuniting with her high school sweetheart after decades apart, and includes other amazing stories from couples who have revived their relationships. I laughed out loud and couldn't put down the book until I'd read every last word.

If you think your romantic life is over, just read this book. It offers encouragement and a roadmap on how to find that long-ago special someone. My Boyfriend's Back shows the phenomenon that is now sweeping the country on how couples are reconnecting through the internet, at school reunions, or from just visiting with their neighbors back home. Ms. Hanover's book will encourage lovers of all ages to search for their former sweethearts. My Boyfriend's Back is a joy to read whether you're with someone or not. It touches the heart and renews the spirit.

Carol B. Traynor



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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Reality colides with fantasy!, January 15, 2005
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Maybe its entering your 50's but it seems like myself and my girlfriends are always entertaining thoughts about what our long ago loves are up to these days (and some have actually located them!). Ms. Hanover's book gives a balanced view of what can actually happen. Sometimes it's nirvana but not always... I think that the "starry-eyed" should read this book first before embarking on resurecting old romances because just like with us, a lot of changes have taken place in the lives (and bodies) of our former loves and that baggage comes with them when you reunite. I found this book to be very helpful and well-written and I plan to give several copies to my friends who are embarking on this quest.
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ED OSTER MAY HAVE BEEN MY HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART, BUT HE was also my adversary. Read the first page
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