Conversations and Cosmopolitans: Awkward Moments, Mixed Drinks, and How a Mother and Son Finally Shared Who They Really Are
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (950 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312554230 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Jane lives in Illinois.ROBERT RAVE is the author of two novels, Spin and Waxed, and currently lives in Los Angeles.. JANE RAVE grew up in a small Midwest town, doing all the things you do in a small town: cheerleading, band, and church activities. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six and has been married for forty-four years
From Robert's manscaping adventures to Jane's experiences as a small-town pregnant teenager, Conversations tells the funny, heartfelt inside story of a relationship that became stronger after a gay son and his mother let down their guards and opened up to each other.” The Advocate“As a mother of boys I hope one of them is gay so I can have this much fun with him.” Heather McDonald, writer and story producer for Chelsea Lately and the New York Times bestselling author of You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again“A heartfelt look at a mother and son's relationship from both points of view. Zippy one-liners, ironic observations, and laugh-out-loud situations
Part Augusten Burroughs, part Robert Leleux, Conversations and Cosmopolitans is a hilarious and touching memoir written by a mother, Jane, and her son, Robert, as they navigate their new relationship together after Robert announces in a hand-written letter that he is gay.
"Memoir not easily forgotten!" according to Amanda J Lieberum. I was excited for the book to be released after voraciously reading Robert's first two novels. His latest book does not disappoint!A quick witted memoir that kept me reading, I enjoyed every moment.What set this memoir apart for me was the continuous back and forth between Robert and his mother, Jane. Hearing their view points on so many moments in Roberts life was often touching and many times comical.While the immediate subject matter may be about Robert's announcing to his. Kitchen Fairy said Loved it! Heartfelt and entertaining.. This was a light read with great points of view from both mother and son when the author told his family he is gay. We could all only wish that all families would be as understanding, excepting and loving as this beautiful family. Very uplifting, touching and entertaining. A great read!. More than a memoir about coming out. A fantastic story about love, hope, life and enjoying & being who we truly are. Danielle M. Smith If the burden of keeping a secret was no longer something you could handle and the one person you had to tell was not only your best friend but your mother as well, would you tell her? What if this secret could potentially change the entire dynamic of your relationship? For Robert, as well as a number of people, this is a reality but fortunately for him he has the love and support of a wonderful mother & friend.Truth be told I'm a huge fan of Robert Rave and his Chick Lit nov