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Summary: Light-hearted Ladies' Liberation
Review: The story is told by Sophia (with a long I) Peters, whose mother belongs to a loose-knit group, the Mostly Methodist Club, in Larksdale, Minnesota, 1983. The ladies of the club come to a realization that they are not well-prepared for retirement, and so they begin a gradual transformation into the Larksdale Ladies Independence Club, the hottest little investment club you ever heard of. Using some unorthodox methods of stock-picking they are soon making money hand over fist. When they invest in a little-known company called Microsoft--well--the sky's the limit.But, there is more to life than beating the stock market. There are families, relationships, husbands with fragile self-esteem, tyrannical bosses, men who are jerks, social change, economic change, and possibly the end of the little town of Larksdale. How will "the ladies" meet these challenges? Will money spoil them? Will their men be able to cope with their success? Will Sophia ever find true love? Will they all survive the economic down-turn? You will just have to read the book to find out. This is not a perfect book. There are too many lovable, warm-hearted characters, too many improbable situations, too many miraculous escapes from disaster, too many problems too easily solved, too many cute one-liners, and yet--the book works. The story moves right along and I found I couldn't put it down. Great literature it is not, but as a fun, light-hearted read, I recommend it. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber
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Summary: I Love The Ladies!!
Review: This book was pure joy to read. The story flows.....I couldn't and didn't put it down! The characters were easy to like! It was great fun having the book speak directly to the reader.....it was a pleasure meeting you, Sophia. I feel the ladies reminded me to be self confident, take chances, and rely on your frieds to get you through the tough times. Thanks gals....it was a great reminder!! Thank you so much, Cynthia Hartwick, for sharing the ladies with us. They too can be our friends and role models now! Ladies With Options was a lovely vacation from my busy life!
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Summary: Ladies are delightful, delicious, and delectable!
Review: This is one of those books you hate to see end! Hartwick is a master at the writing craft, and I hope we'll see more of her work soon. She guides us through the daily perils of these delightful ladies like a sailboat on rough waters, and everyone comes out ahead. It's a feel-good, fast read, and I'm ordering a copy for our library today! When is Hartwick's next book due? I, for one, can't wait!
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Summary: Great reading
Review: This was a most enjoyable book, if you like the Miss Julia series you will love this one about a group of ladies that decide to invest a little money, starting with $1500.00 each and investing in things they find interesting and they are willing to go out and buy the product and feel others will. This book tells of the changes in their lives for the better, and the growth of their friendships. A positive book as is the 2nd book in the series, read both and enjoy!!!
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Summary: Charming
Review: What a wonderful, charming book! Great characters and interesting storyline. The only thing I didn't like was the glaring inaccuracies: the stock market crash was known as 'Black Monday' not Black Thursday as described in the book, who on earth was drinking Starbucks in the 80's, and who is always in the right place at the right time? It's very far fetched. But the story is still very enjoyable. I know it's fiction and being accurate is not neccessary, but it makes the story better if the author appears credible. I hope Cynthia Hartwick is more accurate in her next book.
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Summary: Ladies Rule!
Review: What if a group of women friends in a little mid-western town pooled their cookie-jar money and invested it in the mid-1980's stock market and secretly became millionaires? All the fun of rags to riches Cinderella transformations. And blowing husbands', families' and friends' minds. This is a hilarious, heart-warming read. A complete hoot and a joy ride. If you missed your chance to get rich then, live it now. Pick up an option on the ladies. It'll pay off big time. You'll be glad you made this investment.
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Summary: A Great Feel Good Novel
Review: When I first read this book, I felt really low. However, once I'd finished this wonderful story about 8 small town women who made it good, I felt inspired, amused, and wishing that there had been more... say another few thousand pages....
I've read this book six times already, and each time it gets better. Knowing how the story ends doesn't change a thing - Cynthia Hartwick's style is designed to make you laugh, and bring the unforgettable characters to life almost instantly. This is one of the best books I've read all year - fiction doesn't get much better than this!
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Summary: An absolute must read!
Review: Without knowing anything about this book I picked it up and read it in a day. Great plot, wonderful characters, it kept me happily turning page after page and I was saddened to see it end. I'm planning to buy multiple copies to give as gifts and am quite sure that I'll read it again and again.
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