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Then She Found Me

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April Epner teaches high school Latin, wears flannel jumpers, and is used to having her evenings free. Bernice Graverman brandishes designer labels, favors toad-sized earrings, and hosts her own tacky TV talk show: Bernice G!
But behind the glitz and glam, Bernice has followed the life of the daughter she gave up for adoption thirty-six years ago. Now that she's got her act together, she's aiming to be a mom like she always knew she could. And she's hurtling straight for April's quiet little life....

About The Author

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Elinor Lipman is the award-winning author of several books of fiction and nonfiction, including The Inn at Lake Devine, Isabel’s Bed, and more. Her first novel, Then She Found Me, was adapted into a film directed by and starring Helen Hunt, with Bette Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. She divides her time between Manhattan and the Hudson Valley.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atria Books (April 1, 1991)
  • Length: 307 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780671686154

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Raves and Reviews

"A bright, lively, and funny look at an eccentric mother-daughter relationship." -- The New York Times Book Review

"An enchanting tale. .. . Full of charm, humor, and unsentimental wisdom." -- Publishers Weekly

"Funny and poignant.... Then She Found Me is a truly happy book." -- New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Winningly wry and dry-eyed.... Funny, moving, and very wise in the ways of life." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Keenly expressed insights.... Charming." -- Vogue

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