The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Novel

This is by far one of the best books I have read this year - it is relatable, heartwarming, and moving - some good reading tears will be had! This is real women with real issues making their way through life with quiet resilience and admirable jousts of courage - Margaret, Charlotte, Bitsy and Viv are wonderfully envisioned characters that are challenging expectations while turning pages in their bookclub - all their stories feel endearing - one of those huggable books you will want to read again :) :)

I started out judging harshly Charlotte’s character only to realize that I was judging a woman I had never met, but often found her character one that was so easy to dismiss. I’m glad I continued to read and discover that I loved every single Betty in this story because every single one of them I could relate to. Sure maybe not every action that happened in their life was exactly like mine, but rather it was because I could relate to the different stages each character went through. At the end of the day we are all a Betty. We are a collective of stories that are yet to be written. I can’t wait to invite someone into a room that will help change their life as so many women have done so for me.

Interesting look at the lives of women in the 60s.

Find Your Bettys “If women stuck up for one another the way men do, this would be a very different world.” I absolutely loved this read. Historical fiction set in this time period always pulls me in, and this one did not disappoint. Everyone needs a group of “Betty’s” in their life—because it really does take a village… not just to raise a child, but to support each other in discovering purpose and chasing dreams. This story follows four women brought together by a book, who end up inspiring one another to reach for more—during a time when wanting more than being a housewife and mother was often seen as ungrateful. A beautiful reminder of the power of friendship, courage, and women lifting each other up.

Every female under the age of 60 should read this book. The restrictions that were placed upon women up through the 60's need to be remembered so that hopefully we will not go back. A well-written story with a collection of strong characters.