I'm thrilled to announce that author Kristine Gasbarre will join us on Tuesday, September 20th to discuss her new memoir, How to Love An American Man!
Kristine Gasbarre made a New York career of dating driven, inaccessible men. When she realizes her love life will never result in happiness if she continues on the same path, she makes a big decision—relocating to Italy to discover her roots and find out what defines her adoring grandpa. But upon receiving the news of his sudden passing, she is lured away.
With nowhere left to go, Krissy returns to her small hometown for the first time in a decade to help care for her grandmother—a refined, private matriarch suf?fering from early dementia along with the loss of her husband. In her reluctant agreement to share the nearly lost love stories and transformative lessons from her rich sixty-year marriage, Krissy’s grandma becomes the one of?fering comfort as she coaches her granddaughter through the fear of loving. Grandma’s unapologetic femininity and secret giving spirit opens Krissy’s eyes about relationships, teaching her the single most important requisite for loving a man: first a woman has to learn the power of her own inner beauty.
"Gasbarre’s reflections should resonate with many readers…including those who enjoyed Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love," said Booklist
“A beautifully written, heartfelt gem. Disguised as a romance, it is actually a story of familial bonds, personal growth and faith.” said New York Times bestselling author and radio host Lisa Oz
I have 10 copies of How to Love An American Man to give away to the first 10 people who comment that they can participate in the show on Tuesday, September 20th at 7pm ET. Set your reminder for the show here, browse inside How to Love an American Man and check out the reading group guide. You can also visit Kristine's website and follow and friend her on Twitter and Facebook as well.
Sounds great! I'm marking my calendar now with a reminder so I don't forget to log on in time. :-)
Posted by: Sally Williams | August 22, 2011 at 12:22 AM
I love the cover image for this book! Count me in.
Posted by: Jessica | August 22, 2011 at 12:22 AM
I would love a copy of Kristine's new memoir. I'm studying memoir this semester for my MFA and would be honored to receive a free copy. Love your website/blog, Jennifer!
Posted by: Sharon A. Murphy | August 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM
I would love to read and participate! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Melissa C. | August 22, 2011 at 12:47 AM
How much fun! I so love a good book and a wonderful story.
Posted by: Tt Is Me | August 22, 2011 at 01:14 AM
Sounds great - I would love to read it and participate. Please send me a copy. Thanks!
Posted by: Amy | August 22, 2011 at 02:56 AM
Would love to participate and read the book!
Posted by: Yvonne | August 22, 2011 at 03:03 AM
Sounds interesting. Count me in!
Posted by: Grace | August 22, 2011 at 03:05 AM
I would love to read that! Count me in -- I'll set my IPhone to it.
Posted by: Denise Casamento Musser | August 22, 2011 at 07:55 AM
I'd love to join in. Thanks, this sounds great!
Posted by: Kate | August 22, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Womderful book. WOuld enjoy this.
Posted by: Ellie | August 22, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Sally - and anyone else who commented without submitting their email - we can't contact you to get your address without your email, so please send it to me at book club girl AT gmail DOT com. Thanks!
Posted by: Book Club Girl | August 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM
I'd love to particpate!!
Posted by: Jodi | August 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM
it's a great book. so much fun
Posted by: readable books | September 07, 2011 at 12:26 PM