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While walking through the park one day, Nanny ends up finding a lot more than she bargained for. Her stroll in the park allows her to meet Mrs. X, a woman who quickly turns Nanny’s life upside down. Nanny takes on the job as nanny to Mrs. X’s only son and soon realizes that taking care of a four year old is much more complicated than it seems, especially when your employer is as self-centered as Mrs. X. The novel traces Nanny’s struggle as she tries to keep her own sanity while having to cater t
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Though this book was hilarious and an absolutely addictive read, I was also saw it as an indictment of the powerlessness of women, even in these upper-crust societies. Ultimately every woman in the story was on the lower rungs of their very rigid social hierarchy, ALWAYS at the risk of being kicked down the ladder by the one who's a step higher. Subsequently, each woman is portrayed as keeping her mouth shut in the face of mistreatment by her 'higher-ups.' Sets a sad example for the kids, indeed
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Jun 11, 2010
Tessa
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Ariel Pick
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Elizabeth
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