Sleeping With Ward Cleaver, by Jenny Gardiner
December 4, 2007 at 2:35 am | In Family, Mothering, Parenting, Work | 10 Comments 
Before commencing with the accolades for Jenny Gardner’s new book, “Sleeping With Ward Cleaver”, let me say that Jenny is always welcome to have dinner at our house. I can’t imagine how someone who wrote this book wouldn’t be exceptional funny (like Molly Shannon), bright (like Madeleine what’s her name Secretary of State), and perhaps, even a little sarcastic. Just my cup of tea for a dinner guest!
Jenny’s book is a romantic comedy about a working mother who find herself and her husband again through all the paranoia and delusion that we all experience as parents and spouses. Luckily, Jenny’s book helps us all see the humor in the situation. The book is a well written and easy read.
The first chapter had me in stitches. Children puking. Planned and dreaded sex nights. Poorly trained pets. Poop. Oversexed single friends. And a husband who behaves like Ward Cleaver. A little something for all of us to relate to in our own lives.
This is book is the “Bridget Jones Diary” for all of us married and harried mommies! And perhaps, a good gift to give to our younger and single girlfriends. It’s a gentle and humorous way to give them a glimpse of what’s to come . . .
What I love the most about this book is the ending. It left me understanding myself and my husband a little more. I just wanted to give him one of those long and sumptuous hugs that say, “I understand.”
And at the end I was left understanding the delicate dance in romantic relationships a little more. “Sleeping With Ward Cleaver” was the perfect romantic comedy for a 30-something Mommy, who still wants to be a sexy and sassy gal, despite the spit up encrusted on all of my clothing. I can only hope Rob Reiner and friends, will put this sassy book on the big screen!
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Hi! Thank you SOOO much for your LOVELY review! I’d be thrilled to join you for dinner any time–I’ll bring the wine
Comment by jenny gardiner — December 6, 2007 #
I cannot WAIT for this book to come out! Great review.
Comment by Lisa McMann — December 6, 2007 #
Sounds wonderful!
Christie Craig
Comment by Christie Craig — December 6, 2007 #
What a great review. I’m waiting for this one to come out. Looks too cute (and, I can relate!)
Comment by Marie — December 7, 2007 #
Love funny ladies and am looking forward to reading this one!
Keep writing these fun books, Jenny!
Pet.
Comment by Pet Aubol — December 7, 2007 #
Great review! I enjoyed meeting Jenny at RT last spring and am looking forward to reading Sleeping With Ward Cleaver
Comment by P.J.Mellor — December 7, 2007 #
[...] Deb Jenny’s novel, Sleeping with Ward Cleaver, got two excellent early reviews this week. Here and here. One reviewer called it the Bridget Jones’s Diary for married and harried [...]
Pingback by The Debutante Ball » Blog Archive » News Flash! December 9, 2007 — December 9, 2007 #
What a terrific review! I can hardly wait for the book. Keep at it, Jen.
Comment by Beppie Harrison — December 13, 2007 #
Can’t wait. I’m telling all my friends to run out and get a copy!
Comment by Jonathan Schramm — January 4, 2008 #
Just a note – in the book Claire Doolittle hits 40 and her hubby is over 40.
I’m *almost* 44 and think this book hits home most of all for the long-married and a wee-bit older crowd — like everyone I know!
Comment by Amy Nathan — February 11, 2008 #