Davis, J. A. (2007). Ask again later. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

10/11/08 to 10/13/08
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Yes, I am back to reading books in three days. This was an interesting counterpoint to the Kingsolver novel I just read. Moving from reading about all the babies dying and world injustices to the internal processes of a New Yorker is kind of like brushing your teeth and then drinking orange juice. Both are good, but you shouldn't have them in your mouth together. Davis's book follows her main character, Emily, as she attempts to work through her relationship issues, deal with her mother's dx of breast cancer, and reunite with her father. There is a psychologist (or is he a psychiatrist) who appears relatively genuine, if only moderately effective. He doesn't appear to be CBT, which I blame on the fact that the book takes place in NYC. The chapters are these tiny nuggets of two or three pages. They are filled with humorous juxtapositions and witty commentary on her experiences... much like a much better blog than mine. Overall the book felt funny and light despite addressing rather serious issues. I guess I just wanted to feel the weight of what she was going through a little bit more. Maybe if she thought about some of her problems in a less facetious way she would have dealt with them more quickly. But it would have been less amusing for the rest of us. Everyone, or well, almost everyone, ends up good in the end though.