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Crazy to Leave You

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Crazy to Leave You

By: Marilyn Simon Rothstein
Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
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“A heartfelt, delicious story.”—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace

From the author of Husbands and Other Sharp Objects comes a witty, bighearted novel about the happy accidents that lead to love and second chances.

Forty-one years old, the last of her friends to marry, and down to a size 12, Lauren Leo is in her gown and about to tie the knot. There’s just one thing missing: the groom. With one blindsiding text, Lauren is unceremoniously dumped at the altar.

In the aftermath, her mother is an endless well of unsolicited advice (Stay on your diet and freeze your eggs). Her sisters only add to the Great Humiliation: one is planted on Lauren’s couch while the other is too perfect.

Picking her heart up off the floor, Lauren turns to her work in advertising as she gathers courage to move on and plan her next step. She should know by now that nothing in life goes according to plan. What lies ahead is the road to self-acceptance and at long last feeling worthy. With a new way to measure love and success, Lauren chucks her scale—and finds a second chance in the most unexpected place.

©2022 Marilyn Simon Rothstein (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Fiction Jewish Literature & Fiction Women's Fiction World Literature Feel-Good Heartfelt Witty

Critic reviews

“Brilliantly narrated by the vocal storytelling talents of Dara Rosenberg. This…will have a special appeal to fans of contemporary women's friendship/domestic fiction.”—Midwest Book Review

“A fun, well-paced jaunt.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This fast-paced and entertaining story will appeal to those who like tales of women succeeding on their own terms.”—Booklist
Humorous Story • Relatable Characters • Heartwarming Redemption • Insightful Perspectives • Engaging Storytelling
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I really enjoyed this. It was a sweet and clean romance! Worth the read.

Crazy

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The funny story is about Lauren Leo a fortyish woman who is single and her mother keeps criticizing her for her size 12 never accepting her and always creating a reef between her and her sisters.

Crazy to leave you is a story that will make you laugh and cry so hard I really enjoy the characters so much, especially the main character Lauren she was hilarious and I love how she was able to put he mother in her place after many years enduring her constant criticism about her weight

I feel like this story was about redemption and finally accepting herself for whom she was even if her mother didn't like her Lauren was beautiful and kind and smart

the narrations by Dara Rosenberg where great.

it was a good book I enjoy it and laugh so much at the craziness of Lauren.

great

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This was a great book! Loved the story and the characters. Marilyn knows how to tell a good story!

Loved this!

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such a funny relatable story with wonderful narration. I wish Dara Rosenberg narrated all the books! she didn't sound like she was reading. I felt like I was there going through her life with her! I loved this book and will listen again.

very relatable

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Cute story and interesting take on generational issues and body dysmorphia as well as anxiety and gender roles with a little bit of romance thrown in!

Crazy to Leave You

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I just love a book that lifts you up and makes you laugh. This does both.

So fun

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The narrator was great and made you really feel the emotions of the characters. The storyline itself was good. I wish that there had been another chapter to completely close the relationship. Sequel??

I really like the author!

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I feel as though this book didn't have an adequate ending, and I couldn't tell if she was saying the words in her head or out loud half the time

where's the ending

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After laughing throughout Marilyn Rothstein’s book convention presentation several years ago, I knew I wanted to read her novel. Crazy to Leave You is the third of hers I have read, enjoying them all. What I have discovered with them all is she writes with more than just humor. Her characters feel real, fleshed out, with problems they proceed to tackle. I love getting to know them, and root for them to make good decisions that improve their lives. With each novel, Rothstein’s writing skills develop. I highly recommend this author and all her novels.

Rothstein does it again

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I’ll definitely have to read another book from this author. Yes the book is that good. It’s a feel good book, but with a realistic point of view.

Just freaking awesome

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