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 Out of Step - Maggie Makepeace
Newest Review: ... Nell is ultimately tested time and time again - to such a great extent that she questions whether there is any future in the ... more  ... relationship! Nell has to contend with the resentment of the children, arrangements being changed last minute due to the lack of co-operation from Rob's ex wife, and eventually a very difficult meeting between the two of them when they come to what you might term as an uneasy truce. To top all that, Rob has difficulties communicating with her and she often ends up feeling isolated and alone. Does the relationship survive it all and they have a happy ending? Well. of course, I'm not going to tell you that - you'll just...more |
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Out of Step - Maggie Makepeace: Been there - got the t-shirt! (564 words)
by - written on 01/02/08 (Very useful, 181 readings)
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I first read 'Out of Step' a few years ago when I was just embarking on the prospect of becoming a step mum, and as I read this book I could find a lot of parallels between my own and Nell, the central character's. Although it is a work of fiction, I do feel that it is very useful for anyone about to take on step kids, and more especially - an ex wife! The story centres on the relationship between Nell and Rob. Relationships can be complicated things at the best of times, but when the love of your life comes along with two children and a rather difficult ex- wife then things are bound not to run smoothly. Which is exactly wht happens in 'Out of Step'. Although ... Read the complete review
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