Calling Invisible Women - Jeanne Ray

Calling Invisible Women

By Jeanne Ray

  • Release Date: 2012-05-22
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
4
From 88 Ratings

Description

A delightfully funny novel packing a clever punch, from the author of the New York Times bestselling Julie and Romeo
 
A mom in her early fifties, Clover knows she no longer turns heads the way she used to, and she's only really missed when dinner isn't on the table on time. Then Clover wakes up one morning to discover she's invisible--truly invisible. She panics even more when her family doesn't notice a thing. Her best friend immediately observes the change, which relieves Clover immensely--she's not losing her mind after all!--but she is crushed by the realization that neither her husband nor her children ever truly look at her. She was invisible even before she knew it.   

Clover discovers that there are others like her, women of a certain age who seem to have disappeared.  As she uses her invisibility to get to know her family and her town better, Clover leads the way in helping invisible women become recognized and appreciated no matter what their role. Smart and hilarious, with indomitable female characters, Calling Invisible Women will appeal to anyone who has ever felt invisible.

Reviews

  • Loved this book

    5
    By BAMCCA
    Invisibility comes in many forms. Even though the women in the book can’t be seen, many of them were invisible to the people they love way before actually disappearing. This book demonstrates how we all need each other and that there is strength in numbers. Also to not take what you have for granted. Highly recommend the book. Enjoy!
  • Now I'm 66

    5
    By Dancing Dear
    This book has helped me with the depression I been Struggling with since I retired and moved in with my dAughter and her wonderful family. What an adjustment! This book catches the light and cloud of this stage of life's changes. It is not an example of classical literature but the "shine " it captures (however unlikely) is the American dream in numerous fiction. What ever phase we are in our lives are not over until we're done.
  • Very disappointing

    1
    By Akkatie
    After reading the reviews, I was anticipating much more than this. It was one of my least favorite books and wish I hadn't purchased it.
  • Hilarious!

    4
    By Verne42
    No exaggeration. It's hold your hand to your mouth funny. Ms. Jeanne Ray writes in a very relatable manner that allows to ponder a thought but leave stuck. It's a story of family, sistas-hood & community.
  • Cute

    4
    By PJ 2010
    This is a good airplane read...
  • Women can relate!

    5
    By CJprowlin
    I thought this book was wonderful and immensely entertaining. I couldn't put it down. Wasn't exactly what I thought it was going to be about, but then, again, it was!! All women who feel like they are "invisible" need to read this!!!

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