I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere But the Pool by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella

I read my first Lisa Scottoline novel in April of this year.  This book is so much different from One Perfect Lie.  This book is more of a comedic memoir than a mystery or thriller.  Scottoline and her daughter, Francesca Serritella, write about their funny lives in a series of essays.  Serritella writes about her hiatus from men and the insanity of forcing guests to make wedding dresses from toilet paper at bridal showers.  Scottoline writes about her disabled dog that is in a wheelchair and how she only wears a bra when she absolutely has to.  Both women write about their daily lives in a way that is both self-deprecating but also empowering to women.

There were definitely some very funny parts in this book but I wouldn't say that it was the funniest thing that I have read.  I have read a lot of comedic essay books by authors like Jen Lancaster who have me laughing from the first page to the last.  What I did really like about this book was the very endearing relationship that Scottoline and Serritella display in their work.  They seem to really love what they do (writing) and love each other.  I really enjoyed reading that.  The writing style is very easy to read and I was able to finish the book very quickly.  This is a great book to read when you need something light and entertaining.

My rating:
★★★★☆

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