A Page Out of Life: A Scrapbooking Novel

by Kathleen Reid

Book Overview

The connections women make through scrapbooking inspire a novel full of the twists and turns that keep readers turning pages (Emyl Jenkins, author of Stealing with Style). This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 042522130X
• ISBN13: 9780425221303
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 313 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Super read

The book A Page Out of Life focuses on the types of relationships people have with their families, their friends, and themselves. The main characters are women who are at different stages of their lives. Ashley is a young mother who is overwhelmed with four children. Libby is struggling to help her adult son who is facing legal troubles. Tara, on the other hand, is single and longing to have a family. Brought together through a scrapbooking club, these women find they have other things in common and each becomes an important source of strength and inspiration for the others. This book provides an easy and enjoyable reading experience. The main characters are well-developed and likeable. Each reader should be able to connect with at least one character because their stories revolve mainly around everyday occurrences in life. Prepare for an outpouring of emotions. There were times when I laughed and times I was close to tears. I enjoyed how the author took me through the thought processes of the characters as they were making important decisions about their futures. Doing this helped make the characters seem more real to me. A Page Out of Life offers two important messages for its readers. First, everyone has the ability to contribute something to help another person in need. Small acts of kindness, even if it is listening to someone's problems or offering to babysit for their children, are often rewarded with large amounts of gratitude. The second message is to accept yourself for who you are and do not allow others to judge you. If you want to make changes in your life then you should, but it must be done for the right reasons. A Page Out of Life is a well-written story that will touch the hearts of its readers. Kathleen Reid has created credible characters whose paths crossed through a hobby about which they are passionate. I am looking forward to her future works. Armchair Interviews says: You'll love this book.

Fun, Fast Paced, and Full of the Unexpected. Great Read

I was hooked from the first page. The characters are very real, dynamic and interesting. The charming story was full of unexpected twists and turns and kept me rapt. I didn't want to put the book down and read it in two sittings. I loved Kathleen Reid's first book, Paris Match! A Page Out of Life is just as good if not BETTER! A great read.

I loved it!

What a wonderful read! The story just flows even though there are lots going in everyone's lives. I can't wait for the next one! The only negative thing I can say about it is that I wanted the story to continue.

Hooked within the first chapter

This book gives the reader a three strong, vivid women as it's main characters. You'll undoubtedly find that you can relate to one of them. A great read!

Page Out of Life

Wow! Page out of Life is such a great read. I loved it. It is the perfect book for a book club to read and discuss. I can not wait to give it to my mother and mother-in-law for Mother's Day.