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Alice's Summertime Adventure Kindle Edition

by Suzanne Jenkins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 288 ratings
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We meet Alice Bradshaw when she is at a crossroad. She’s just beaten cancer and is suddenly unsure of what her next move should be. Looking back on where she’s been and what the future may hold, she knows she needs to make a big change in her life. Then her car dies on the highway after an argument with her daughter. Dave, a stranger on a motorcycle, pulls along side her and saves the day. He offers Alice a chance at adventure. She jumps on it, much to the dismay of her children. The adventure starts a chain of events that will have Alice and her children, as well as Dave questioning every aspect of their lives. There will be a few casualties along the way, a lot of anger, life changes and a few shocking surprises. Alice’s Summertime Adventure is the story of an average American family as they struggle with dilemmas we all have, and making choices that aren’t for everyone. Adult content and LGBT romance.
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"Alice is a rock. Few appreciate a rock, most have flaws or are not what you really want. That is until you need it. Alice hops behind a guy on a motorcycle that she just met. While she is gone her children's lives unravel. We then get four lessons on how to mess up a marriage or relationship. The dynamics are fascinating." Rich Summer, Amazon Reviewer

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I love Alice. She is every woman at one time or another, a wife, mother, widow. She's devoted her life to raising her children, now grown, and at varying degrees of appreciation for her, all struggling to make sense of their own lives. In desperation, she succumbs to a relationship she never could have imagined. But falling in love is often out of our control. What happens afterward as members of the family discover ways they are able to cope with life are both heartening and heartbreaking.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00D94KZ8Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1254 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 288 ratings

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LindaMic
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fantastic Book by Suzanne Jenkins!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013
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I have to echo all of the other reviews that paid tribute to this book at the highest level. It's amazing to me how this wonderful author keeps writing these books that are so engrossing, so poignant, so real, so raw, so unforgettable. The Pam of Babylon series was addicting and I was so disappointed to reach the end of the fifth book, and now I'm bummed that Alice's Summertime Adventure is over and I don't know if there is a sequel coming up or not. That would be great, but I don't know where it could go. I would leave that up to Ms. Jenkins who is the one who creates these wonderful characters that you love and want to keep reading about. I love that her characters have a grittiness about them and that they take ahold of all your senses.

This story was so unpredictable. There were so many twists and turns in some of the characters that you didn't know what was coming at you next. I was stunned in parts of the story that I wouldn't want to give away if you haven't read the book yet. It's another family saga with lots of flawed people that just keep you mesmerized. I just don't know how Ms. Jenkins can pull all of these different personalities out of her imagination and make them so real. She really has a gift that I hope she keeps on giving. I am a die-hard fan now and she has spoiled me with her storytelling, in a good way!
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jen reads
3.0 out of 5 stars Strange times
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020
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I was rooting for Alice ; thought she deserved a good man in her life . Maybe just an average man to contrast with the crazy cast of characters that comprised her family. What I didn’t root for was the politically correct person her boyfriend turns out to be. The ending -well if fairy tales of modern family’s are true; this fits right in. I would not read it again.
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J Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars This family is a train wreck!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019
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Alice Bradshaw has the distinct impression that her children are disappointed that she did not die of cancer after they spent all that time and trouble being nice to her while she was sick. On her way home after confrontations with her daughters, Alice's car breaks down by the side of the road stranding her until a motorcyclist pulls over. Dave offers Alice the chance to accompany him on a motorcycle trip across the country. With nothing at home and only strife with her adult children, her summer adventure begins.

This is a book full of drama, angst and bad decisions. There are struggles and emotional upheavals between Alice and her children and their families. There are plenty of surprises. I felt sorry for a family that seemed to have no real happiness in lives filled with chaos. Alice was much stronger and infinitely more patient than her children gave her credit for being. I received the book free but my review is voluntary.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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This was an interesting story with all kinds of characters. I thought it seemed liked a kind of boring book at the beginning. But, I was so wrong. And, can I just say, that ending, wow. I would've never even thought of something like that.
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Kathie Paynter
4.0 out of 5 stars truly a unique book
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014
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I have read no other book like this one. This dysfunctional family has every problem. Alcoholism, infidelity, mental illness, breast cancer, and a strange birth all come together in a funny/ serious can't put it down way. Alice blames herself for most of the problems, because she was a single working mom. Ms Jenkins makes her characters so packed with emotions, that I felt as if it was real. Just the feeling I expect when I read.
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nirisahn
2.0 out of 5 stars Too weird for me
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2014
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I love Suzanne's Greektown books, so when this came up as a freebie, I thought, why not! I have to say, I'm glad the book was free because as it turned out, this was not nearly as enjoyable to read as the Greektown books.

The story is absolutely bizarre, the family completely dysfunctional, and I found it hard to sympathize with anyone in the book. It's hard to imagine that this is the same author. There's something about the way the characters in this book are written that makes them really hard to care about. The families in the Greektown books are dysfunctional too, but they're written in a way that I found myself caring about them. This book, no.
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Book-A-Day Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars O M G JUST FANTASTIC
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
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If you cannot deal with the realities of REAL LIFE issues this is NOT the book for you. You will not find ghost, vampires, paranormal junk, fangs, blood or neck sucking. Real life issues such as alcoholism, death, adultery, sexual reassignment just too name a few. Whether you agree or disagree on how some of the issues are dealt with, well that's just LIFE. I have read every one of Suzanne Jenkins books and I thought she could not write a better series than the Pam of Babylon Series she surly fooled me. I search constantly for real life adult issues themed books (not the coming of age books) I can't stand those. Yes I am a seasoned reader, that does not mean that I am old just looking for something that makes me think, wonder and look at things in a different light.
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Double B
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016
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The cover and the description led me to believe I was going to read about a women's summer adventure, instead I got a story about a rude uncaring family. The writing was choppy. I found myself going back to the previous page to find some bit of information I'd missed, only to find I hadn't missed anything the story had jumped to a new thought, scene, or character with no transition. That being said, there where some great ideas and social issues laid bare for the readers examination.
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merle waite
5.0 out of 5 stars Summer easy reading
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2017
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It was great ....really enjoyed it
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sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual family
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2017
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Well that was different. Sad,funny,angry. Really don't know what so say. Its a right mixture. I kept reading because I wanted to know what Alice would do. Could the author do a sequel. To see how the family got on
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Tracey Madeley
3.0 out of 5 stars Overcrowded; can't see the wood for the trees.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2022
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Alice is a grandmother of four grown up children and numerous grandchildren. What will become very quickly apparent is how many characters there are and who is married to who. Then when you realise, they are all having affairs with work colleagues, father-in-law’s and strangers, things get even more complicated. Add to this cancer, alcoholism, a rape accusation and a transsexual, it is hard to keep everything straight.

Personally, I would have kept the story a little simpler and not overcrowded with issues. I don’t think the issue of transsexual identity, surgery and all the complex psychological issues was dealt with very well. It is nice to see t acknowledged but it was not given the attention it deserved. Alcoholism and the grief of losing a child is equally an important issue, but again I don’t think this was given the attention it deserved. To be diagnosed with cancer when you are homeless in America is equally distressing. Any one of these issues could be the basis for a very dramatic storyline, it was a pity they were all crowded into one.

The ending brings Alice’s adventure to a close and unites her with her family, some of whom have given up their affairs, others who learn to live with a ne one. This novel is not badly written but I think it is over complicated and fails to deal with any issue fully.
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Susan
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2015
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Don't judge a book by its cover! I was expecting a fun, light summer read but was very surprised to find this book to be quite serious with many sad situations. Lots of quirky characters - just not a fun read.
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Scrapladye_64
1.0 out of 5 stars Kids did not like it
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2014
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It was ok. Kids did not like it
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