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Editorial Reviews:
"The women of THE WILDWATER WALKING CLUB are a delightful trio, full of heart and determination. As they - literally - put one foot in front of the other, the three new friends find unlikely paths that point them toward more fulfilling lives. Their journey left me genuinely inspired (and with the curious urge to go out and buy a clothesline)."
-- Jean Reynolds Page, author of The Space Between Before and After
"The Wildwater Walking Club reminds of us what's important in life--the joy of friendship, the power of a brisk walk, and of course the importance of a good book. This exhilarating novel made me want to call my friends and lace up my shoes. I couldn't put it down."
-- Anisha Lakhani, author of Schooled
Just put one foot in front of the other. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But when Noreen Kelly takes a buyout from her job of eighteen years and gets dumped by her boyfriend in one fell swoop, she finds it hard to know what that next step is--never mind take it. At first Noreen thinks maybe her redundancy package could be an opportunity, a chance to figure out what to do with the rest of her life while her company foots the bill. Sure, she may have gotten high to "Witchy Woman" and grooved to "Sweet Baby James" back when James Taylor had hair, but she isn't ready for her AARP card. Not yet.
But it's the first time in a great many years that Noreen has time to herself--and she has no idea what to do with it. When she realizes that she's mistaken her resume for her personality, Noreen knows that she has to get moving, so she puts on a new pair of sneakers and a seriously outdated pair of exercise pants, and walks. She doesn't get very far at first--just to the end of her street, Wildwater Way--but she perseveres, and when she's joined by her neighbors Tess and Rosie, Noreen realizes that walking is not an extreme sport. It can actually be fun.
As the Wildwater women walk and talk, and talk and walk, they tally their steps, share their secrets, and learn what women everywhere are finding out--that time flies and getting fit is actually fun when you're walking with friends. Throw in a road trip to Seattle for a lavender festival, a career-coaching group that looks like a bad sequel to The Breakfast Club, a clothesline controversy that could only happen in the 'burbs, plenty of romantic twists and turns, and a quirky multigenerational cast of supporting characters, and the result is an experience that's heartfelt, exuberant, and above all, real.
Customer Reviews:
Not What I Thought It Would Be Aug 27, 2010
I was really excited to read this book based on the premise and the author but was shocked after this first few pages at how elementary the writing style was and I felt like I was reading a pre-teen book. It's still an okay read if you want something mindless but I have to admit that I skipped pages here and there to get to the end and I didn't miss anything.
Awesome Book Aug 14, 2010
Sometimes things happen in life that you don't expect. Its not so much our reaction to them at the time of the happening but what we do after the situation has subsided.
"The Wildwater Walking Club" is a story of Noreen, a women who is counseled by her boyfriend to take a buyout only to find that after she is gone her boyfriend, Michael, take the position that she was in previously and them he unceremoniously dumps her.
In this world of hurt and the looming question of what to do next, she buys a few pairs of shoes (she worked for a tennis shoe company) and starts walking. Along the way, she finds therapy, friends, lavender and her own voice.
This book is on the same level as "Eat, Pray & Love" - its about a women finding out how she is and what she wants - and not apologizing for any of it.
Great book - can't wait to hear more from this author.
The bonds of friendship that will make you grab your own walking shoes Aug 04, 2010
While at first glimpse of this fun summary cover and the synopsis above you are probably thinking chick lit.... light and summery, a fun and easy read. AND - you would not totally be mistaken. However, as I flipped through the pages of this smooth book, I found a deeper message that as I closed the final page, actually caused me pause.
While Claire has once again brought together a read of wonderful women friendships, she also sneaks in a message about self-worth - and not finding your worth through a job, or through someone else s eyes - but through creating you... to be who you know you can be.
Laugh if you will," Brick said. "But your ability to tell the world who you are is the first step in figuring out what you want your life to be."
page 64 The Wildwater Walking Club
And while the message at the time I read it didn't stick and hold, it did later as I read on and watched how Noreen, as well as her friends grew through the strength of each other.
Another enjoyable read by Claire Cook. My second of hers this summer and there is another one sitting in the Library Sale box that I may just have to pull out yet.
Disappointing Aug 01, 2010
I found this book to be way too unbelievable and too syrupy sweet and silly. I'm glad it was so short.
Great read! Jul 02, 2010
I just finished reading The Wildwater Walking Club and I wished it hadn't ended. I know I am going to miss reading about these people! It is an easy, breezy, makes-you-feel-happy kind of book. I loved it! Would recommend this for a book club read.
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