Does This Beach Makes Me Look Fat? by Lisa and Francesca Scottoline

A fun and mostly humorous series of essays from both Lisa and her daughter, Francesca Scottoline. Some of the pieces are more poignant with family issues. In fact, I was crying at a few points because their memories of Mother Mary brought out my memories in a similar situation. Very touching.

Mostly the pieces from Lisa were cute and a bit silly discussing her home, dogs, friends and life getting older. Francesca's stories were from a younger point of view (obviously) living life in the big city, meeting friends, staying healthy and humorous points of the city and gym.
The pair look at life very similarly.
It's a feel good book. Humor and life.

I listened to the audible version, but have copies of the book as well. The best part of audible pieces were that they were done by Lisa and Francesca themselves. They talked a bit fast, but it gave real perspective knowing it was their writing, story and life.

The best line and philosophy from Lisa "why is the answer always 'working out/exercise'? Why isn't the answer 'Chocolate cake'?"

I look forward to more essays and stories from this mother and daughter duo. ( )