This is one of those books that I continued to read to the end despite disliking it from the beginning. This book is a waste of time. Sharon is a real loser, but not a believable one. I have no sympathy for her, although she is incredibly unworldy and lonely. I couldn't understand why it took her so long to "find" herself. Sure, we all had some difficult times in life. But to go on for 20 years. That's ridiculous. If I hadn't known who wrote this book, I never would have thought Allegra Goodman. It just doesn't compare at all to Kaaterskill Falls.