The Bright Side of Disaster
- Authors: Katherine Center
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- Genres: General Fiction
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- Rating: 4.2 based on 2,371 reviews
- Release Date: June 26, 2007
- Print length: 256 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Jenny Harris always had a plan: fall in love, get married, have a baby. However, life had a different timeline for her. Pregnant and not quite married to her fiancé, Dean, Jenny finds herself embracing the unexpected early arrival of their family. Dean, with all his quirks and faults, suddenly becomes distant and eventually leaves, reducing himself to nothing more than a sperm donor.
The following day, Jenny goes into labor, thrusting her into a world of single motherhood she never imagined. Despite the challenges and heartbreak, Jenny finds solace in the chaotic life of raising a baby. She navigates through sleepless nights, breast pain, and tearful moments, all while forming new friendships and even giving her clueless father dating advice.
As Jenny begins to adjust to her new reality, a helpful neighbor enters her life, offering a sense of comfort and normalcy. But Dean's presence lingers, forcing Jenny to make a choice between the life she had envisioned and the unexpected blessings that have come her way.
In this charming debut novel, The Bright Side of Disaster, Jenny's journey reminds us that sometimes, in the midst of chaos and heartache, we find the best versions of ourselves. With humor, heart, and a captivating voice, this story captures the beauty in life's unexpected twists and turns.
Praise for this book
Offers credible descriptions of first-time motherhood, affecting characters and situations and low-key charm.
Stellar . . . Center paints an accurate and humorous view of motherhood.