Tales From The Crib [Kindle Edition]

Jennifer Coburn (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

House in the ‘burbs: check. Baby on the way: check. Rock-solid marriage: Can I get back to you on that one…?

People say my timing with a wisecrack is flawless, but my real-life "special moments" sensor is clearly on the blink. Then again, so is Jack’s, and this whole thing is his fault. I know…it takes two to make a baby. But it only takes one to ask for a divorce. And Jack was the one who asked—ten minutes before I announced my pregnancy. But Jack had a plan. We would raise the baby together and stay married in name only, free to see other people while still providing a stable home for our child. Co-parenting, Jack called it. My label for it was something slightly less sophisticated. So why did I find myself agreeing?

I could blame any number of things, including hormones, panic, and the prospect of moving back in with my complete diva of a mother. In any case, here am I, Lucy Klein, cuddling my adorable son while my sort-of husband cuddles his adorable…girlfriend. Okay, fine—it’s a totally bizarre arrangement. Still, this may not be the weirdest thing that happens in my life this year. Between trying to maintain my city-girl attitude while languishing in New Jersey, surviving children’s parties featuring Barney and bloodshed, making it through my cousin Kimmy’s wedding to herself, and trying to get at least one date (just to prove that I can), my hands are pretty full. But if there’s one thing I’m determined to learn from all of this, it’s how to be a great mom without losing myself in the process…

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 1860 KB
• Print Length: 321 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0758209835
• Publisher: Kensington (January 1, 2006)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001E53QII
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,124 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Jennifer Coburn is an award-winning journalist who has written for magazines and newspapers in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Jennifer, a native New Yorker and a graduate of the University of Michigan, has four published novels and is a contributing author to four anthologies.

She currently lives in San Diego with her husband, William, and their daughter, Katie.

Jennifer can be reached directly at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, December 30, 2005

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Amalia L. Helton "900 and counting" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales From The Crib (Paperback)

I could not put this book down, I started reading it on my lunch break and was five minutes late getting back to work, I burnt dinner and stayed up waaaay past my bedtime. I had to find out what would happen between Lucy and Jack. This is by far the best book by Jennifer Coburn. The story was well written and all the characters seemed true to life. Even her over the top mother!! If you enjoy this book try Wonderboy by Fiona Gibson.

Happy Reading!!!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny, January 11, 2006

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Bearette24 (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales From The Crib (Paperback)

This is the story of Lucy Klein, a woman whose pregnancy goes wrong in every way imaginable. Her husband dumps her after her first trimester, yet wants to have a "platonic marriage". She develops Bell's palsy, which makes her face crooked. And she has to put up with the girlfriends her husband brings home (they have agreed that they can see other people).

Despite the depressing-sounding premise, this book often made me laugh out loud. Lucy is a spunky, zany character whose friends are equally outrageous. One of her friends is the producer of a TV show, Real Confessions, that airs Catholic confessions on Fox and enrages the Catholic church and almost everyone else.

This is one of those books that is more about madcap happenings and crazy humor than a conventional plot. The plot arc between Lucy and her husband is ultimately less interesting than all the unusual events that take place in Lucy's life. However, the book has plenty to keep you interested, even if Lucy and her husband's relationship is not foremost among them. If you want a laugh, read this book. I think Jennifer Coburn's books just keep getting better, and this is no exception.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious!, February 8, 2006

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MichelleParkinson (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales From The Crib (Paperback)

I was highly anticipating this new book and was definitely not disappointed! My only problem with Jennifer's book was that I couldn't put it down until I was finished. (my boss didn't like that much, and my son had to make his own lunch for two days, although my husband probably appreciated the quiet time!)Anyway, reading her new book made me laugh out loud (much like her main character), cry (because in a lot of ways I could relate), and smile because reading it was like hearing a story your best friend would tell you. It's got a lot of depth when it comes to the people who surround Lucy (main character), and gives me a lot of room to relate as I have a wide variety of friends as well as some eccentric family members. All in all I would recommend this book to any female across the nation! Now... how long till the next one!? ;)