When successful twenty-nine-year-old Manhattan attorney Emily Haxby ends her happy relationship just as her boyfriend is on the verge of proposing, she can't explain to even her closest friends why she did it. Somewhere beneath her sense of fun, her bravado, and her independent exterior, Emily knows that her break-up with Andrew has less to do with him and more to do with her. Whilst the holiday season looms and Emily contemplates whether she has made a huge mistake the rest of her world begins to unravel.She is assigned, ...
Read More
When successful twenty-nine-year-old Manhattan attorney Emily Haxby ends her happy relationship just as her boyfriend is on the verge of proposing, she can't explain to even her closest friends why she did it. Somewhere beneath her sense of fun, her bravado, and her independent exterior, Emily knows that her break-up with Andrew has less to do with him and more to do with her. Whilst the holiday season looms and Emily contemplates whether she has made a huge mistake the rest of her world begins to unravel.She is assigned, by a boss who can't keep his hands to himself, to a multimillion-dollar lawsuit where she must defend the very values she detests. Grandpa Jack, a charming, feisty octogenarian and the person she cares most about in the world is deteriorating with the onset of Alzheimer's and her emotionally distant father leaves her to cope with this alone. And underneath it all, fading memories of her dead mother continue to remind her that love doesn't last for ever. As Emily takes control of her life and comes to terms with issues she didn't even know she had, she finally realizes that what she wanted was there all along...
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair in fair dust jacket. Outline: -With perfect pitch for the humor and heartbreak of everyday life Julie Buxbaum has fashioned a heroine who will be instantly recognizable to anyone who has loved and lost and loved again. When successful twenty-nine-year-old Manhattan attorney Emily Haxby ends her happy relationship just as her boyfriend is on the verge of proposing she can`t explain to even her closest friends why she did it. Somewhere beneath her sense of fun her bravado and her independent exterior Emily knows that her breakup with Andrew has less to do with him and more to do "You`re your own worst enemy" her best friend Jess tells her. "It`s like you get pleasure out of breaking your own As the holiday season looms and Emily contemplates whether she made a huge mistake the rest of her world begins to unravel: she is assigned to a multimillion-dollar lawsuit where she must defend the very values she detests by a boss who can`t keep his hands to himself; her Grandpa Jack a charming feisty octogenarian and the person she cares most about in the world is losing it while her emotionally distant father has left her to cope with this alone; and underneath it all fading memories of her deceased mother continue to remind her that love doesn`t last forever. How this brave original young heroine finally decides to take control of her life and face the fears that have long haunted her is the great achievement of Julie Buxbaum`s marvelous first novel. Written with the authority grace and wisdom of an author far beyond her years The Opposite of Love heralds the debut of a remarkable talent in contemporary fiction. -> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Bantam The date of this copy is 2008 booksalvation have grade it as Acceptable and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Publisher:
Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Published:
04/23/2009
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17982855803
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.57
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Edition: first ] Book has dust cover. Publisher: The Dial Press Pub Date: 1/29/2008 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 320.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
