Women's Lives and Relationships Annotiation - - Susan Issacs

Any Place I Hang My Hat

by Susan Issacs

New York: Scribner, 2004.

382 pages

ISBN: 0-7432-4215-7

Summary:  Local journalist, Amy Lincoln, witnesses a young man ousted from Thom Bowles’ presidential fundraiser because he claimed to be his illegitimate son, she offers help to validate his claim because she too was abandoned at birth; after a painful breakup with her boyfriend, and a search for her mother, Amy is freed from her difficult childhood - - finding closure, she moves ahead.

Characteristics:

Amy’s mid-30s life is in New York, upbeat, and a good start in appreciating the chick lit genre from the Women’s Lives and Relationships category. The engaging conversations with lifelong friend Tatiana include revealing their dreams and humorous girl talk. Relationships abound with Amy’s stoic boss during a challenging election year, the indifferent Bowles, her suitable boyfriend, close friend Tatiana, mighty grandmother, quirky dad, and atypical mother. The pacing is gentle and the dramatic characters have a broad appeal to readers.


Genre: Women's Lives and Relationships

Appeals:

• Focus on self-worth and identity
• Career-driven female protagonist
• Jewish family relationships

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