Susan Says: Have a Nice Guilt Trip

Have a Nice Guilt Trip / Available at Barnes & Noble

I just finished previewing Have a Nice Guilt Trip, the newest collection of essays from mother-daughter writing phenomenon Lisa Scottoline (who is a New York Times-bestselling author) and her daughter, Francesca Serritella, also an award-winning writer.

Through the eyes of women of two generations (actually three, including tales of Grandma, a/k/a "Mother Mary") the essays take a no-holds-barred look at how women see themselves. You are sure to identify with much that is reflected upon including guilt, divorce, family, jury duty, obsessing over our pets, hoarding and politics. Being a woman of a "certain age," I especially enjoyed how Scottoline pokes fun at herself and made me a believer that it's best to embrace the aging process, separate the truth from the hype and be true to yourself.

The book is the perfect choice for summer reading -- a quick read and a perfect gift for moms, daughters and grandmas.