It has been three years since Amy Byler's husband went to Hong Kong on a business trip and never returned, leaving her a single mom to two young children. She had to get resourceful, she had to go back to work, she had to make a lot of sacrifices, but she was willing to do it all for her children. Now her husband is back and he wants to spend some quality time with the kids. Amy is hesitant to let him into their lives again but reluctantly agrees to let the kids stay with him while she goes to a conference in New York City. A week turns into the summer and Amy finds that she is enjoying her #momspringa more than she ever thought possible. She got a makeover, she has been dating the "Hot Librarian" and has been enjoying her break from being a single mother. Maybe a little too much. She realizes that all good things must come to an end and rather than prolonging the inevitable, Amy leaves the "Hot Librarian" and returns to her family. Just in time for an accident that could change her family forever. Will Amy ever be the same again after her summer #momspringa?
I absolutely loved this book. I loved Amy Byler. I loved her kids. I loved her two best friends that were there to support her through it all. I even thought that she was good with the "Hot Librarian." I could relate to Amy because she was this bookish, plain kind of woman. She left reading assignments for her daughter for the summer. Beloved books from all genres and it was like spotting an old friend in public when I saw them listed and heard her daughter describe what it was like to read them for the first time. There was a point at the end that seemed directly out of the "feel good" movie of the year, but it was perfect and I found myself happy for Amy. It is rare that I find myself
happy for a character.
Bottom Line -
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler can only be classified in one way. Rom-Com. It is a light-hearted, fun book about a woman who is ready to make some changes in her life. For some reason, I think women all over the world will be able to relate!
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