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One Moment, One Morning: Review and Giveaway

January 2, 2012 by Jennifer Donovan

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In One Moment, One Morning, Sarah Rayner explores the role of friendship in three women’s lives. In one moment on one morning, their lives intersect when 40-something Karen’s husband Simon has a heart attack on the commuter train to London. Lou, a 30-something, is on the same car and witnesses it. When everyone has to get off the train, Lou and Anna — strangers — end up sharing a cab and starting a friendship.

(And don’t worry that I’m giving away the plot. This all happens in the first chapter).

This one event ties these women together. It also causes them to examine their lives in the wake of Simon’s death. Lou is struggling with coming out to her friends and family and realizes that hiding is hurting her. Anna is in her early 40’s and in a destructive relationship. Karen is reeling, but the tragedy makes her keenly aware of everything that she does have in her life.

This piece of light women’s fiction deals with the unthinkable — the sudden death of a spouse — which is a fear that most of us have, but it’s worth reading for the hope and strength that Karen finds as her friends and family help her survive. Rayner’s descriptions of each of these 3 women’s inner life is right on. She manages to help the reader immerse herself into this situation by experiencing a week or so in their lives, in a way that isn’t too cavalier, yet doesn’t end up being depressing either.

The interesting London setting also elevates this novel to something worth losing yourself in for a few days.

Thanks to the publisher, I have a copy to give to one of you (U.S. or Canadian shipping addresses are eligible). Leave a comment if you’d like to win.

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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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78 Comments

  1. Carol Reed says

    January 28, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    This definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy.

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  2. Rachel says

    January 14, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    This sounds like a good read!

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  3. Tami says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Ooohhh… ok, now I’m already wanting to read it, I’m hooked! 😉

    Thanks!

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  4. Jeanine says

    January 10, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    I would love to read this book. It seems like a good read, worth putting your feet up for and finishing in one night.

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  5. Gail says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Sounds good!

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    January 9, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    The wife would be happy to read this good book.

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  7. Brenda Smith says

    January 9, 2012 at 4:03 pm

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  8. Shea Balentine says

    January 9, 2012 at 4:10 am

    Great giveaway! Thank you!

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    January 8, 2012 at 7:55 pm

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  10. Kerianne says

    January 8, 2012 at 6:51 pm

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  11. Mary A says

    January 8, 2012 at 6:34 pm

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    January 8, 2012 at 5:03 pm

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    January 8, 2012 at 2:58 pm

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  15. Candie L says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:28 am

    This would be a good light read. thank you

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    January 7, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Looks like a good read!

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  17. Jenn says

    January 6, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I would love to win this.
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  18. Garrett says

    January 6, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Interesting reading I’m sure.

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  19. Sarah says

    January 5, 2012 at 7:13 pm

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  24. RuthD says

    January 4, 2012 at 11:58 pm

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    January 4, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    This sounds like my type of book!

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    January 4, 2012 at 4:29 pm

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    January 4, 2012 at 3:51 pm

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    January 4, 2012 at 3:33 pm

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    January 4, 2012 at 9:46 am

    I know my wife would enjoy reading this book.

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  34. Anita Yancey says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:36 am

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  38. Beth C says

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  45. Dawn says

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  47. Ellen C. says

    January 2, 2012 at 9:48 pm

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  48. Michelle says

    January 2, 2012 at 9:46 pm

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    January 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm

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  50. Maddy says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:49 pm

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    January 2, 2012 at 3:38 pm

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    Unfortunately, I did not get an ereader, I sure want one..
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  62. Kristin D says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Not to repeat everyone else, but this book looks interesting

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  63. Cindi says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    What an intriguing start of a book…I really enjoy reading books about women’s
    friendships!
    Many thanks, Cindi

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  64. Margaret says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I would love to read this! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  65. Ms. Yingling says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    It is interesting how MANY books for middle aged women include the death of a spouse. Is it a fear, or something more… insidious? Anything set in London is a great break from reading middle grade fiction. There are a lot of reserves, so maybe mine will come in on some bleak February day when I need a break! Thanks for the suggestion.

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  66. Anne says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Many thanks for this lovely book review and giveaway.

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    January 2, 2012 at 7:02 am

    Sounds like a good book!

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