Riding in Cars with Boys : Confessions of a Bad Girl Who Makes Good (Paperback)

from satyridae

This book is way better than the movie, and I liked the movie. I found Donofrio's voice authentic and interesting. I love reading stories about mothers who are not traditional, who articulate the dark side of having children. And who by association make me look half-way competent as a parent. An ...

from tealightful

This only gets 3-stars because the back story from the movie was embedded in my head. If I had never seen the movie, this book would've come across completely flat. This is a rare instance where I would say that the movie is way, way better than the book; including all of the story plots that wer...

from pamirick

If you enjoyed the movie made of this book with Drew Barrymore, you will really love the book. More details of course and some differences on how things turn out. Highly recommended.

from readingfiend

Story of a girl through her years growing up in Wallingford CT.

from russell.alynn

I think this is a situation where I liked the movie more than the book. The movie version of Beverly Donofrio's character had more redeeming qualities and actually showed growth. I won't say anything else about movie vs. book, because this is about the book. I think after finishing this book, I...