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What Alice Forgot

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Tamara Lovatt-Smith
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Publisher's summary

From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies

A “cheerfully engaging”(Kirkus Reviews) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get here?”

Alice Love is 29, crazy about her husband, and pregnant with her first child. So imagine Alice’s surprise when she comes to on the floor of a gym (a gym! She HATES the gym) and is whisked off to the hospital, where she discovers the honeymoon is truly over - she’s getting divorced, she has three kids, and she’s actually 39 years old.

Alice must reconstruct the events of a lost decade and find out whether it’s possible to reconstruct her life at the same time. She has to figure out why her sister hardly talks to her, and how is it that she’s become one of those super skinny moms with really expensive clothes. Ultimately, Alice must discover whether forgetting is a blessing or a curse, and whether it’s possible to start over....

©2011 Liane Moriarty (P)2011 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Funny and knowing...[about] what we choose to remember, and fight to forget." (O Magazine)

"The gripping story of a woman who wakes up with a bump on her head and no knowledge of the past ten years...an acutely observed romantic comedy that is both thought-provoking and funny." (Marie Claire, UK)

"The affecting tale of Alice’s chance for a ten-year do-over." (The New York Times)

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A Sweet Classic Comedy for the 21st Century

Memorable story of the struggles of marriage and parenting. Truly enjoyable. I recommend to anyone

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I found myself taking the long way home just to listen. great book beginning- end

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good listen

very interesting. has nice story twists. I plan on listening to another of her books.

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Wonderful Reminder

Liane Moriarty has written another intriguing story about marriage, love and children. As with The Husband’s Secret, the reader travels effortlessly through the storyline via three different perspectives. There were a couple of times in the beginning where the shift in voice wasn’t clear, but I soon got used to the rhythm.

Without giving too much away, this book serves as a lovely reminder to be mindful and compassionate.

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Should be required reading after 10 years of marriage !

If you are a man interested in how a woman thinks Moriarty has an entertaining lesson for you.

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Fun book

What did you love best about What Alice Forgot?

Story line was fun! Really enjoyed her transformation.

What was one of the most memorable moments of What Alice Forgot?

Her relationship with her kids after the first incident.

What does Tamara Lovatt-Smith bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

More emotion than what I would have read into it.

If you could take any character from What Alice Forgot out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Alice, wanting to ask her what happened to her prior to the first incident, i.e.:, how did she alienate so many people and why.

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Not forgetful! Lovely story!

Interesting book. Makes you think twice about your own life and how you are living it! Loved the book. I laughed out loud, and I shed a few tears. As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't get better than that!

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Really Good

One of the best I have ever listened to. Excellent narration. Very well written with great insight into life/marriage/children.

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I really enjoyed this book!

I love the way Liane moriarty writes. Her humor is just my style. everything always is cohesive, even with a complex storyline.

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Good read.

couldn't stop listening. I cant wait for the movie to come out. On to listen to more books by. Ms. Moriarty.

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