The Perils Of Pauline
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (993 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1941286054 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 302 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Collette Yvonne has written more than 150 articles publishing in Ontario's Dailies. She graduated from Toronto's York University.. Her short story, Snapshots for Henry, was made into a short film directed by Teresa Hannigan and received a 2007 Genie nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama. More of Yvonne's short stories, including From the Cottage Porch and Wild Words 2010 appear in published anthologies
Pauline Parril is a survival expert.For ex-army veteran Pauline Parril, life marches along in orderly formation now that she is happily married, raising three children, and ascending a promising career ladder. But the handles of her safe and comfortable world soon turn upside down when a termination letter lands on her lap and her once-loving husband Donald grows suspiciously distant. Complications further arise when Pauline returns to school and meets Michael Fortune—the handsome and exciting poetry professor who threatens to get out of hand.Pauline once endured a long deployment to a war-torn country halfway around the world, but can she survive the front lines of her fraying household? Find out how she does it in The Perils of Pauline, an uproarious tale à la Bridget Jones of an intrepid every-woman stepping through the challenges of rebuilding her life while learning that there's actually more to discover about herself than she ever dreamed possible.
"You'll Laugh so Hard You'll Wet Yourself" according to Julie Failla Earhart. The Perils of Pauline by Collette Yvonne 298 pagesIt may be colder than a well-digger’s can outside, but inside, I’ve come across the first must-read novel that will make perfect beach (or couch cozy if the thermometer continues to fall) read.Pauline’s perils begin while she is at work. Although she is a highly regarded employee, downsizing can affect even the most promising career track. A termination letter throws her into a tailspin.Now the military veteran doesn’t know what to do with herself. She thought she ha. "Very relatable" according to Boundless Book Reviews. Pauline loses her job and from there has to find a new path. She has to deal with a rocky relationship with her husband, her Very relatable Pauline loses her job and from there has to find a new path. She has to deal with a rocky relationship with her husband, her 3 kids, and everything mostly on her own.I have to say I enjoyed this book. It really was a funny read most of the time. I'm a stay at home mom and so I can definitely relate to her day to day life and all the hectic stuff that happens to her. It depicts the day to day life of a mom to the T.I have to say I feel for her. It seems that no matter what something around her is going wrong. Her kids miss the bus, then she. kids, and everything mostly on her own.I have to say I enjoyed this book. It really was a funny read most of the time. I'm a stay at home mom and so I can definitely relate to her day to day life and all the hectic stuff that happens to her. It depicts the day to day life of a mom to the T.I have to say I feel for her. It seems that no matter what something around her is going wrong. Her kids miss the bus, then she. "I did not think the book was slap-stick funny, but I enjoyed it immensely" according to BookGirlNY. The Perils of Pauline by Collette Yvonne will touch the heart of every mother and wife who reads it. I did not think the book was slap-stick funny, but I enjoyed it immensely.We are introduced to Pauline as she is terminated from her job and begins to loose control of her marriage. We catch a glimpse of a woman with determination and guts. Being as ex-army veteran proves she can navigate tough situations. She makes the decision to go back to college and finish her degree only to fall for her handsome professor. She perseveres through the t
A deftly written, uproariously funny, exceptionally entertaining novel, The Perils of Pauline clearly documents Collette Yvonne as a gifted author of the first order. Impressively entertaining from beginning to end, The Perils of Pauline is very highly recommended reading for personal leisure time lists and would prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library General Fiction collections. (Midwest Book Review, March 2015)