The Love Story of Missy Carmichael (Paperback)(Large Print)

from bogopea

A story about a widow approaching 80 whose kids are not nearby and who insulated herself all her life with family. Now she is aimless and depressed and drinks too much. I find her too meek but also passive aggressive at times. In spite of all that, I really enjoyed the book. She passes out in a l...

from Twink

I do love my mayhem and murder tales. But I like a story that grabs you by the heartstrings too. Such is the case with The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey. There are a lot of books with seniors as the main characters - finding their way, robbing banks, starting revolts at the care h...

from ethel55

Missy gave up her librarian life when she married a very vibrant historian, raised her children, and ran the household as one does. One day, her love and children are gone and she rattles around her place all alone. Quirky and heartwarming (Eleanor Oliphant comes to mind), Missy begins a late in ...

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The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey Source: NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons Rating: 5/5 stars At seventy-nine years old, Missy Carmichael has a load of regrets that weigh on her daily. She spends her days puttering around her big old house, cleaning that which is already sparkling,...

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This story is perfect. I once knew a very lonely older woman, Mrs. Brown who was in her eighties. the main character of this book was seventy-nine and I am seventy-three. Mrs, Brown used to snare me when I walked down to the mailbox, call me to her sit on her front porch swing. I did not like her...