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Sunday, Kate Cadogan Fanshaw decides that her life is long overdue for a change. She’s
44 and miserable in a life that is nothing like the one she once dreamed of having. Her
grown son no longer needs her, and her husband, Rodney, never has. It’s time for her to
move on.
As she suddenly realizes what her life has become, Kate looks
back on the past 30 years. She remembers her mother’s constant control and her father’s
constant attempts to keep his little girl to himself. She remembers her dreams of being
a caterer—the dreams that her mother vetoed, leading Kate to become a teacher instead.
She remembers the men in her life—the strong, dangerous guys who took advantage of her
and betrayed her trust. And she remembers her two best friends, Ingrid and Moira, who
were there by her side through it all.
Most of all, she remembers her life
with Rodney, the man who came along at a low point in her life and offered her stability.
And while he gave her a beautiful little house to take care of—and a beautiful son,
Charlie—he never gave her the love and attention she needed. Instead, he spent his days
at work, his free time playing whatever sport was in season, and his time at home yelling
at a football match on TV. For years, Kate overlooked Rodney’s arrogance, his
standoffishness, and his unusual desires. But now, at 44, Kate decides that it’s time to
take control of her life for the first time—to follow her dreams and finally find
happiness. It’s never too late, she realizes, to start over.
This
spectacular debut is an insightful journey through Kate Cadogan’s life. It’s so full of
heart and so full of emotion that it’s nearly impossible to detach yourself from it.
Kabak creates a wonderfully genuine heroine—one that you’ll both relate to and feel for,
one who will feel as real as your best friend. (I’ll admit that, on more than one
occasion, before going to bed at night, I set down the book and had to remind myself that
I was angry with Kate’s husband—not mine.) You’ll laugh with her, you’ll cry with her,
you’ll learn from her, and you’ll inevitably see a bit of yourself in her.
Cover the Butter is skillfully written with passion, energy, and
just the right amount of humor. It’s a delight to read.
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