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Rachel N.
Sep 19, 2009 rated it it was ok
The story of Nanny who goes to work for the X family and take care of their 4 year old son Grayer while she's in her senior year at NYU. The writing itself was fine if unexciting. My problem with the book is that I thought it would be amusing. Instead it made me angry. The X family and their friends are all so self centered and totally ignore their children. Nanny is a wimp, too afraid to stand up for herself. Grayer is the only one I connected with. I've met too many kids in the last six months ...more
Amy
Jun 29, 2008 rated it really liked it
A really fun book. I read it in a day. About the the inside story of the rich of Manhattan and the girl who basically became a mother to a sweet little boy whose parents are never there for him. Great ending.
Kimberly
Feb 15, 2012 rated it did not like it
This book made me want to stick needles in my eyes.
I hated it and I hated the movie.
'nuff said.
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Jun 19, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: chick-lit
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Nov 14, 2008 rated it it was ok
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Shelves: read-in-2003
Sarah
Aug 17, 2009 rated it it was ok
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Kiri
Jul 05, 2011 rated it it was ok
Shelves: z-read-1970-1999
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