The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation (Hardcover) by Elizabeth Berg

from suzannefromtexas

I got this book unexpectedly in the mail from Random House, which was a nice surprise because I have read many of Berg's novels. I usually am not a big fan of short stories, but this book was just what I needed for reading during a busy time. It was refreshing to read about characters who aren't ...

from dgmlrhodes

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Random House Readers Circle! Thank you - this was an awesome book! This book would definitely make for a good book club discussion. There are 13 stories highlighted. The stories are about "real" women with real problems. They are imperfect, are fi...

from InsatiableB

I adore Elizabeth Berg's work. I think she is a strong, beautiful, feminine literary voice. I have yet to be disappointed in a book of hers I've picked up. I was a little wary as I requested this Early Reviewers edition of the Audio Book of The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted. It is always an interes...

from msjoanna

I enjoyed listening to the author read these stories. As with most short story collections, some of the stories were better than others. In particular, I enjoyed the story that was a letter reading a recipe for making apple pie and the story about Michael. I think I enjoyed listening to these sto...

from ChristineEllei

Erma Bombeck may have started the trend but Elizabeth Berg definitely refines it with this book. There should be a new "catch-phrase" for this genre - "chick-lit" for the over 40 crowd.I have never read Ms. Berg before but was compelled to pick this one up by the title. It is a collection of shor...