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Review: When Life Gives You Lululemons

When Life Gives You Lululemons When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyone’s favorite ex-assistant Emily Charlton is back and just as sassy and confident as ever!!

If any character deserved their own book, Emily would be among the top on my list! This book is positively delightful, and introduces two new co-leading ladies who are the perfect complement to Emily. Lauren Weisberger sure knows how to write a trendy book with surprisingly deep social commentary on the insecurity underlying all of the glitz, glamour, and money without being overly critical of anyone who subscribes to that lifestyle. I absolutely had a blast reading this book, and I think other readers—whether new to Weisberger or long-time fans—will feel the same way!

Emily Charlton now has her own assistant to boss around...

Emily has found her way into a career that perfectly capitalizes on her mix of taste, elegance, and ball-busting working as an image consultant to celebrities. Emily can handle anything from a sex scandal to a racist comment with ease, and she manages it all with typical Emily charm. However, Emily is slowly losing clients to a young up-and-comer who is more in touch with social media than she is. Emily knows that everyone always wants someone younger and trendier, but she is shocked when even a long-standing client turns away from her!

Karolina is a top-model with a top-notch problem...

Karolina is an ex-model who ruled the Victoria’ Secret runway (and the cover of Runway itself) for years, all while marrying a U.S. Senator and becoming a mother to his 4-year old son. However, when Karolina is arrested for a DUI with children in the car, she needs help and fast! Karolina was not drunk, but despite her pleading for a breathalyzer, the police locked her up and the press knew all the sordid details by morning. Karolina finds herself on the outs with her friends, her husband, and the media, and she needs to understand what is happening fast!

Miriam has traded the board room for the playroom...

Miriam is a high-powered, Harvard-trained attorney who up-and-quit her job as a Partner in one of NYC’s most prestigious firms to move to Greenwich, CT with her husband and kids. Miriam tries to convince herself this is what she wants. But if that is true, why has she not had sex with her husband in months? And why has she gained twenty pounds? Miriam doesn’t know if they made the right decision after all, but sometimes talking to those you love can be harder than being Miranda Priestley’s junior assistant!

What do three Manhattanites do when they find themselves in Greenwich??

Emily, Miriam, and Karolina find themselves banished to Greenwich at the same time, and they may be the exact combination of people needed to take on the threats to all of their lives! With a lululemon-clad mom-squad, and secret sex toy parties in glittering Greenwich mansions, Emily, Karolina, and Miriam will find a way to help one another like no one but a former assistant of Miranda Priestley could!

Reflection

This book was exactly what I needed at just the right time! Emily is a wonderful character, and it is so great to see a story from her perspective. Emily is someone who is tough as nails, but is kinder and more caring than she seems. It was a treat to see Lauren explore that in her narrative. And Emily sure can carry a story!!!

I loved the relationship between the three women. They each have a quality that balances the others, and keeps them in check. And even better, they each completely accept one another for who they are, despite their differences. They aren’t afraid to tell each other the tough things they need to hear. They are all struggling with their own lives, and yet they support each other.

This is a total women empowerment book, and I am so excited for it to debut. I know it will fill the hearts and minds of Devil Wears Prada fans, as well as to readers that are new to Weisberger’s writing.

Many thanks to Simon & Schuster, Lauren Weisberger, and to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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