Our book club picked this book but I could hardly finish it. Several people had not even bothered to finish. The review we had seen made it sound great. I just want to warn people that this book is boring and hard to read. I couldn't have care less what happened to any of the characters in this book. I certainly hope than when I am middle aged I dont lose my self respect and ability to take up for myself like Rose. She had no ambition at work or at home.