La fille de sa mère

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Readers fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, the smart, sharp-tongued, bighearted heroine of Good in Bed, who found her happy ending amid family upheavals and public scrutiny. Now, Cannie returns after her debut novel—a fictionalized and highly sexualized version of her life—became an overnight bestseller. She has stepped back from the limelight to write science fiction under a pseudonym and is happily married to the charming diet doctor Peter Krushelevansky. Cannie's life is predictably joyful, filled with knitting at her daughter Joy's drama rehearsals, volunteering at the library, and taking yoga classes with her best friend Samantha. As Joy's bat mitzvah approaches, Cannie's world seems perfect. However, when Joy discovers Cannie's earlier novel, she confronts the hidden truths about her conception that her mother has kept from her. Meanwhile, Peter surprises Cannie with a desire to have another baby, prompting the family to reevaluate their past, future, and the essence of true happiness. Radiantly funny and tender, this story captures love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family, enriched by Weiner's sharp observations and witty dialogue.