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    The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
    The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
    The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
    Audiobook10 hours

    The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    Written by Kelly Harms

    Narrated by Amy McFadden

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    About this audiobook

    An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller, and a Goodreads Choice Award finalist.

    “A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler is the ultimate escape—and will leave moms everywhere questioning whether it isn’t time for a #momspringa of their own.” —New York Journal of Books

    Overworked and underappreciated, single mom Amy Byler needs a break. So when the guilt-ridden husband who abandoned her shows up and offers to take care of their kids for the summer, she accepts his offer and escapes rural Pennsylvania for New York City.

    Usually grounded and mild mannered, Amy finally lets her hair down in the city that never sleeps. She discovers a life filled with culture, sophistication, and—with a little encouragement from her friends—a few blind dates. When one man in particular makes quick work of Amy’s heart, she risks losing herself completely in the unexpected escape, and as the summer comes to an end, Amy realizes too late that she must make an impossible decision: stay in this exciting new chapter of her life, or return to the life she left behind.

    But before she can choose, a crisis forces the two worlds together, and Amy must stare down a future where she could lose both sides of herself, and every dream she’s ever nurtured, in the beat of a heart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateMay 1, 2019
    ISBN9781721358229
    The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
    Author

    Kelly Harms

    @Kelly.Harms is the #1 bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler and other novels, and she’s celebrating (bemoaning?) two decades working in the publishing business this year. Kelly lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her excellent kid, her loving Irishman, and her fluffy dog. She enjoys hiking, sailing, beaching, and losing at euchre. She also loves talking to readers in person and virtually, and she can be found at www.kellyharms.com.

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    • 4/5
      The story was fun and easy, I didn't love the performance, it took away to get used to her voice, reminded me of a "valley girl"

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Light and enjoyable. A good audiobook to listen to while doing chores.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Fun story and relatable dilemmas. I laughed out loud at some of Amy's descriptions of her makeover experiences. I also felt her struggle with guilt about having fun away from her kids. The story flowed easily and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance by the narrator which enhanced the story for me.
    • 1/5
      It's too easy, too naive, too many events happen at the right time to help the plot... I didn't like it at all and I wouldn't like to read anything similar.
    • 5/5
      A really awesome listen, especially the narrator. Would highly recommend!
    • 5/5
      Awesome book god what I would give for a momspringa.
    • 5/5
      So wonderful!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great listen!
    • 3/5
      Light, cute, humurous and heartwarming story about a single mom who works in a library, her love life and precious kids.
    • 5/5
      I have been a single mom since my kids were 1 and 3. This author really caught the emotions, doubt joys and hardships is being a strong single mom. Wanting to raise great kids and make up for the bum deal their father gave them. Not realizing what you think is sacrifice is on the edge of martyring yourself.

      This book just really hit home about next steps and that it is ok to be more than mom only.
    • 5/5
      What a fun read, loved all of the characters, enjoy!
    • 4/5
      First half was exciting, but the second lacked twists. Overall a decent light-hearted novel.
    • 5/5
      Light and fluffy. A super easy read . A nice stay at home sitting in your back yard book
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed the pacing and the characters of this story. It was nice and light with a bit of drama.
    • 4/5
      This was a fun read. A single mother of 2 young teens is suddenly set free in NYC. For the past 3 years she struggled to keep it all together after her husband deserted the family. This is the story of her reconnection with herself. I really enjoyed the authors quirky humour and poignant musings on life. And the 15 year old daughters journal entries/emails added a different perspective. It initially took me a bit to get used to the readers voice. Overall this was a lovely light read.
    • 4/5
      3.5 stars. The mom shaming she inflicted on herself got old fast. I get it I am a mom myself but hers was intense.
    • 4/5
      Nice, funny and light romcom with an emphasis on parenting and motherhood.
    • 5/5
      Love, loved, LOVED it!!! Searching the author’s name for more titles in 3...2...1...
    • 5/5
      Great pace and complex characters make for a good read.
    • 5/5
      A delightful, refreshing read! So many can relate to Amy’s situation…Kelly Harms style expressed what many of us don’t even realize we need. Whether a parent or not, there are aspects in The Overdue Life of Amy Byler that will resonate. Amy McFadden’s voice performance was exemplary. This is a book I’m tagging to read again and again!
    • 5/5
      Very fun read. Taking time for yourself is always a good thing.
    • 5/5
      Fun listen! Reminds me of where I have been the last 22 years! Great reminder to make time for myself!
    • 4/5
      Easy, light, and fun for any mom who wants to escape.
    • 4/5
      We all need and deserve a break from time to time. I’d do anything to live in a nice hotel or a friend’s empty house for a few days... let alone NYC! With just enough family matters to throw in, this was a fun read!
    • 5/5
      So different then anything I have ever read. Very enjoyable. Not going into sex details all the time.
    • 5/5
      I loved the story and main character! Cute and inspiring!
    • 1/5
      Wow, this book is terrible. Save yourself, don't read it.
    • 5/5
      Loved the idea. Love the focus on self care. A good, easy read for all just looking for something more.
    • 3/5
      Lighthearted, relatable and humorous. A good read a summer afternoon.
    • 5/5
      Cute and uncomplicated. A pleasure to read for an escape
    • 5/5
      Great summer read, light, easy to read and funny, but stills talks about a very important topic and the plot is great. Def recommend