Everything She Thought She Wanted
Everything She Thought She Wanted by Elizabeth Buchan is a reprint edition published by Penguin on April 25, 2006. This novel presents two intertwined narratives that span forty years, exploring the complexities of relationships and personal choices. In 1959, a married mother embarks on a passionate affair with a younger man, while in the present, a professional woman grapples with the tension between her career aspirations and her husband’s desire for children.
Readers will find a humorous and poignant examination of the battle of the sexes through these parallel stories. The book delves into themes of love, ambition, and the societal expectations placed on women, offering insights into the evolving dynamics of relationships over time. With 384 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the choices that shape their lives and the enduring nature of desire and commitment.
Official synopsis Publisher
Elizabeth Buchan’s beloved bestsellers, Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman and The Good Wife Strikes Back, have made her an icon of upmarket women’s fiction. Taking her characteristic wit and emotional resonance to a new level, her latest novel focuses on two lives separated by forty years of history. In 1959, a forty-something married mother finds herself immersed in a surprisingly passionate affair with a younger man, while in the present, a professional woman faces a daunting choice between her blossoming career and her husband’s desire for children. Mirroring each other in surprising ways, these twin stories offer a deliciously readable funny and moving look at the battle of the sexes across time—and deliver another smart, nuanced novel for Elizabeth Buchan’s growing fans.
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