Claudia Parr counts herself to be incredibly lucky. As a successful editor at a Manhattan publishing house, she is full steam ahead on her career. She meets, falls for, and marries Ben, who has the same career track state of mind. Neither could imagine themselves with children. They are too busy enjoying their hectic careers, traveling to exotic and fun locations on spur of the moment, and spending time together. It couldn’t be more perfect.
Until Ben’s biological clock starts ticking. Now he wants children. Claudia feels betrayed. How could he do this to her? She is thirty-five years old, but has no desire for children. She would have to cut back on her career, slash her travels, and care hand and foot for another human being. Sure, maybe that is a selfish way to think, but it was decision that Claudia and Ben had made together. How dare he change that?
I was surprised at the next event- a divorce. I thought no way would Claudia divorce someone she loved so much. Wouldn’t she just have a baby? No way. Claudia was firm about not changing her mind, as was Ben, and quickly a divorce was under way. Emily Giffin gives readers a thoughtful, heart-warming, irresistible to put down third novel with Baby Proof and the challenges that the heroine faces after leaving the love of her life. Even if you have never been married or thought about having children (like myself) I was immediately drawn into the plot. The writing is personal, the narration is to the point, and the characters are wholly believable.
