. . . and Baby Makes Two

by Judy Sheehan

Book Overview

At thirty-seven, Jane Howe is pretty sure she has attained the perfect life: a well-paying job, fantastic friends, family close by (but not too close), and a Greenwich Village apartment that makes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345485580
• ISBN13: 9780345485588
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Too good to miss.

I won't retell the story, there's too many delicious moments to miss this gem of a book. Lovely story, compelling writing, wit, and humor. I couldn't put it down. Perfect gift for a mother-to-be, a single mom, or a new mom.

Loved this book

I am not single, or a mother, but I loved this book. I picked it up due to my own personal sighting of a "Christ child" on the subway yesterday. He was an adorable 10-month-old; one of the most alert and charming babies I have ever seen. So I decided I had to read this book. Normally, I'm pretty disappointed in chick-lit, but this was the exception. I loved the whole story. Didn't drag at all. And of course reading about Beth was wonderful. I too would like a sequel. My only complaint is that the gay best friend thing is overdone, but Ray seems like a real person and not a stereotypical gay character.

So much fun

As someone who just emerged from the 'thinkers' group, I love this book. As other's have mentioned Ms. Sheehan can really turn a phrase. Her character's jump off the page. I loved getting to know Teresa, Ray, Sheila, Peter and Karen, and especially Jane. I saw a little bit of myself in all three ChinaMoms (telling friends, telling family, having a Greta moment!). I do wish Jane had a little more difficulty chosing a country, but only because that is where I'm stuck right now (China isn't as accepting of Singles anymore). Anyone considering Single motherhood will love this book. Anyone not considering Single motherhood will love this book. Here's hoping Ms. Sheehan will honor us with a sequel.

I didn't want it to end

What a funny, insightful author. Jane's story is so well-told; you just root for her from the start. The bonus in this novel is the wonderful chapters later in the book where Jane travels overseas to meet her new baby daughter - the detail and imagery was unforgettable!!

emotional warm character driven tale

Almost thirty-seven years old Jane Howe lives the perfect single woman lifestyle in Greenwich Village. Her apartment is the best; her job pays extremely well and she is treated with respect; she has terrific family and friends who are always there for her. Everything seems so right until she steps out of her apartment and sees "The Christ Child" being held perfectly by his mom. She suddenly has a need for her own child, but even if she could find the right stud that still takes nine months if they score the first time. Unable to move on since the vision, Jane decides her best course is to adopt a baby. To her shock her always been there family objects; worse she finds herself attracted to a man who she considers as a daddy. Still Jane goes through the adoption gauntlet along with other frightened females considering single parenthood until they go to China to meet and bring home their respective children. AND BABY MAKES TWO is an emotional warm character driven tale that in some ways feels like a biographical fictionalized account of the author's real adoption. Fans feel the ups and downs that drive and frighten Jane especially when her family objects and her time in rural China. Filled with pathos, humor and intelligent insights, this is a powerful and perceptive look at a single person adopting an infant overseas that fans of contemporary tales will want to read. Harriet Klausner