“The Jetsetters” by Amanda Eyre Ward follows the lives of a dysfunctional family who embark on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise in an attempt to reconnect with one another. The three adult siblings, Charlotte, Lee, and Cord, and their mother, Jo, are all dealing with issues in their personal lives, including failed marriages, stalled careers, and secrets. On the cruise, they meet a cast of characters who challenge their worldview and help them confront their problems. As they navigate the choppy waters of family dynamics and personal conflicts, they come to realize the true value of love, forgiveness, and second chances.
The Jetsetters – Audiobook Online By: Amanda Eyre Ward
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I love the sense of adventure in this story – about an estranged family reunited on a single If you’re gearing up for spring break, be sure to include a copy of this delightful audiobook and follow along with Reese’s Book Club!” (Reese Witherspoon)
When Charlotte Perkins, 70, submitted a voluptuous essay for the “Becoming a Jetsetter” contest, she dreamed of reuniting her estranged children: Lee, an almost famous actress; Cord, a handsome venture capitalist in Manhattan, can’t seem to find a bride; and Regan, a cranky mom, went wrong when Charlotte bought her a Weight Watcher gift card for her birthday. Charlotte longs for the years when her children were young and she was a single mother that meant a lot to them.
When she won the excursion, the whole family packed all of their luggage – literally and figuratively – and spent 10 days traveling from sun-drenched Athens through glorious Rome to tapas-filled Barcelona on a boat. unsurpassed cruise ship, Splendido Marveloso. As old and new lovers join the adventure, long-buried secrets are revealed, and the Perkins family are forced to face decisive life choices.
Can the four lost adults find the peace they’ve been searching for by reconciling their childhood pains and getting back together. Following the vein of The Nest and The Vacationers, Ward has crafted a gripping and intelligent novel about the courage it takes to reveal who we really are, the joys and dangers of family, and how we navigate the ocean of adulthood – we can only hope – towards joy.
Nice story about family troubles and how long the effects last. A complicated story about family dynamics. Charlotte and Winston’s children all suffered as they grew up but all seem to find their way at the end of life.
I almost gave up on this book due to the reviews. I’m so glad I didn’t. Every character is related to some degree. Families can be emotionally messy and this story does a great job of illustrating individuals, how they were shaped by families, and ultimately how they can be mended by families. family that they were determined to stay away from. I find this very interesting.
