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ISBN: 160832091X (ISBN13: 9781608320912)
Edition Language: English URL http://www.kairarouda.com
Literary Awards: Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Competition Nominee for Mainsteam/Literary Fiction (2011), USA Best Book Award for Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit (2011), National Indie Excellence Awards for Chick-Lit (2011)
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Here, Home, Hope Paperback | Pages: 310 pages
Rating: 3.4 | 1242 Users | 189 Reviews

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Title:Here, Home, Hope
Author:Kaira Rouda
Book Format:Paperback
Book Edition:First Edition
Pages:Pages: 310 pages
Published:May 1st 2011 by Greenleaf Book Group
Categories:Womens Fiction. Chick Lit. Fiction

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Kelly Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan. From page one, Kelly's witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan--she places Post-it notes all over her house and car--will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career.

"Endearingly honest, consistency upbeat" - Jenna Blum
"A warm, witty and engaging debut that had me laughing out loud." - Amy Hatvany
"This funny, moving novel is a model of inspiration and reinvention for anyone seeking to find what's next in life." - Katrina Kittle
"I loved Kaira Rouda's book. I love its irony and its courage and humor. It's the real thing." Jacquelyn Mitchard

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I identified somewhat with the main character, Kelly, who was going through an identity /mid-life crisis. I expected that she would spend more time whining and crying or at least being a lot more reflective about it, but she was able to turn herself around pretty quickly through supportive friends and family and her endless Post-Its of self-improvement ideas. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate that Kelly was a go-getter and not a whiner, but I'm giving this 3 stars because the story had too much

Here, Home, Hope by Kaira Rouda is a five star worthy read! I was in love with this novel, from the first page and the hilarious dentist office scene, to the last page where I felt I was left with life lessons, and all the scenes in between. The story centers around Kelly Mills Johnson, a suburban wife who has become bored as her fortieth birthday nears. Her husband, a successful and supportive attorney, has a thriving career and love for golf, and her two young sons are active and away at camp

I got this advanced copy through chicklitisnotdead.com and I am glad I did. I thought this was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I was kind of sad that it ended!

This book got off to a slow start for me. I thought (at first) that it sort of smacked of that "Desperate Housewives" TV program, but that feeling soon dissipated and once the story got rolling, I was hooked. Kaira talks about marriage, divorce, affairs, motherhood, mompreneurship, and depression in this book, among other things. The main character, Kelly Johnson, is closing in on her 40th birthday. Although she is living what some would consider a charmed life, she feels dissatisfied. Sound

You'll have to come to my blog to see my review. ;) http://lilacwolfandstuff.blogspot.com on May 4. But in the meantime I will say that it is a great story, wonderful writing and lovely characters.**update**Here, Home, Hope a novel by Kaira Rouda...in fact this appears to be her first fiction novel. This is a story about 39 year old Kelly, during a summer where she is feeling the ultimate boredom of being a housewife and the lives of her friends enter turmoil around her. She is so stressed that



Here, Home, Hopewas a lovely story about a woman's journey through finding herself. I think it's a story so many can relate to. Both those women who stay home with their kids,and those that are in the work force. The story moved along at a good pace, was enjoyable and easy to read. The reason I'm giving this book four stars is because towards the end, everything wrapped up far too neatly. I kept thinking, 'well isn't that convenient? And how perfect."I don't think in real life, with all the