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by Emily Giffin (Goodreads Author)

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Football. Enough said. I don't think I made it through two whole chapters. VERY disappointing, as Emily Giffin is one of my favourite authors, but I'm just unable to pretend to be interested in sports, especially football, and even worse...COLLEGE football.

Lisa Cseresznye You don't have to be interested in sports to enjoy this book. It's about family, friendship, love, loss, relationships, loyalty, life lessons. It's no…moreYou don't have to be interested in sports to enjoy this book. It's about family, friendship, love, loss, relationships, loyalty, life lessons. It's not "about" football. It's told within the context of a college football environment, it's not a sports story.(less)

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I missed which former character made a cameo in this book. Did anyone catch it?

Adrienne It was Charlie's (Heart of the Matter) father, Lion. Valerie's ex, whom she never told had a son.
He appears towards the end, when Shea is in the bar …moreIt was Charlie's (Heart of the Matter) father, Lion. Valerie's ex, whom she never told had a son.
He appears towards the end, when Shea is in the bar and Miller introduces her to an old friend. He's the new art teacher. (less)

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Omg, I had hoped that the ominous foreshadowing about Coach Carr/Kerr was just misleading, but in reading your reviews to see if I should continue, I think that it's not? Gross. Just gross. I believe May/December romances are generally acceptable and age should not always stop love from being enjoyed, but in this case...gross! I would ask for spoilers, but I'm not interested enough to bother finishing anyway.

Jayna

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I don't understand!! This books constantly mentions how busy this Coach is and "It's tough being married to a coach... you get lonely... especially around the holidays" etc... > This book is glorifying coaches (this one in particular) as if they were rock stars!! He is said to always be working, etc... Why would a hick-town college football coach be constantly working?! Working on WHAT?!

Kristina I absolutely hated this book and understand your frustration. However , I have witnessed the glorification of college football coaches. Many are place…moreI absolutely hated this book and understand your frustration. However , I have witnessed the glorification of college football coaches. Many are placed on pedestals, especially the ones who win college championships. These coaches are paid millions of dollars and are paid handsomely for advertising endorsements (i.e. beverages, cars, insurance etc.). They supervise up to 125 players, at least 5-9 coordinators, assistant coaches, trainers, physical therapists, etc. They are considered school ambassadors, recruiters, counselors, media spokesmen and fundraisers. Top college football programs generate millions of dollars in revenue. In order to produce a winning team, schools have no problem paying millions of dollars to successful coaches. In turn, many are treated like rock stars or celebrities. (less)

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Why would an author with a legal background put the onus for responding to an unsupported claim of sexual assault on the coach - Is she unfamiliar with what happened when an overzealous prosecutor in North Carolina brought charges against 4 Duke University athletes based on an unsupported claim of sexual assault?