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 enlarge | Author: Sue Miller
Publisher: Knopf
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 3709
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0307264203
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780307264206
ASIN: 0307264203
Publication Date: January 8, 2008
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 A favorite book April 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this book and did not think that Delia was anything like Hillary Clinton, who a number of reviewers likened her too. This is a story about two very different women Delia, who stands by her man despite the fact that he constantly cheats on her and even with her daughter's friend. I believe Delia was foolish but for those years that she had her husband (the Senator) she seemed to be at her happiest. Would I do as she did, not in a New York minute but to each his own. I would have loved to know more about Meri's background and the fact that she was unable to fully love her son Asa. I saw her as a damaged woman; she obviously had an unhappy childhood and her ability to parent was hampered by that. Does that heppen often, I believe it does but it is not spoken about. I thought the characters in the book were portrayed wonderfully and I swallowed it up in two days. I would highly recommend the book to any thinking woman.
Sue Miller Continues To Triumph April 9, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Sue Miller is incapable of writing a bad book. Comparisons here to the Clintons and so on are speculation by people who have nothing better to do. But this is not about DC and certainly paints no particular picture of celebrity wives. This a rich, sweetly turned novel with real women and real relationships that get you in the heart. Miller is as masterful as ever, and I would hope that anyone who appreciates fine literature and compelling stories for women and men as well will disregard any naysayers. This is an exquisite book, with many twists and turns and moments of pure beauty and poignancy. Highly recommended.
 Can we give a 'minus' star? April 3, 2008
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
We have seen a dreary number of photo-ops with loyal wife standing by recently-exposed cheating political figure husband. I thought perhaps this book might give some insight into the mind of a woman who suffers such humiliation yet stays the course. Wrong. If anything, Delia Naughton, the title's character, leaves us even more puzzled. The senator himself has clearly lost his moral compass, not only cheating regularly on his wife, but then using her shamelessly during his next political campaign. And she even recognizes he's doing it. Don't read this book if you expect any rationale or perspective about women willing to wear a "Kick me, Hurt me" sign on their backs. I think I only finished it because it was kind of like watching a train wreck. The characters are people you hope never to have for neighbors and there was no moral to the story. This book should come with a Tammy Wynette recording of "Stand by Your Man."
Horrible March 27, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
To say this book is profound is really silly. A man in politics cheating on his wife - where did the author come up with such a story.
I personally thought the book was a bore and Danielle Steelish.
 Loved this book!!! March 25, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a fan of Sue Miller and this is one of her best novels. It is so true to today's climate of extramarital relations and politicians. The family aspect of the story was complex, yet you felt connected to the characters from the very start of the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys contemporary fiction.
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