Cracks in My Foundation - by Marian Keyes (Paperback)

About the Book

The sequel to the #1 international bestselling author's first nonfiction book, "Under the Duvet," features more essays on life, love, women, and "hoes" and some never-before-published short stories.

From the Back Cover

Go further under the covers and stay in bed a little longer with Marian Keyes in this winning follow-up to her smash essay collection, Under the Duvet. Written in the witty, forthright style that has earned her legions of devoted readers, Cracks in My Foundation offers an even deeper and more candid look into this beloved author's mind and heart, exploring such universal themes as friends and family, home, glamour and beauty, children, travel, and more. Marian's hilarious and thoughtful take on life makes her readers feel they are reading a friend, not just an author.

Marian continues to entertain with her reports from the trenches, and throws in some original short fiction as well. Whether it's visiting Siberia, breaking it off with an old hairdresser, shopping (of course!), turning forty, living with her beloved husband, Himself (a man beyond description), or musing on the F word (feminism), Marian shares the joys, passions, and sorrows of her world and helps us feel good about our own. So grab a latte and a pillow and get ready to laugh your slippers off!

Review Quotes

"Acharming collection of essays. . . . Imagine a female Seinfeld with a brogue." - People on Under the Duvet
"Genuinely funny, sharply observed and winning. . . . It is a hallmark of her work that she manages to combine her great comedy-writing skills with an ability to examine issues . . . with clarity, empathy and delicacy." - Publishers Weekly on The Other Side of the Story
"It's not hard to figure out why Keyes' books are bestsellers: she imbues her charming stories about flawed yet feisty women with incredible warmth and wit." - Booklist
"Thoroughly enchanting." - Chicago Tribune on Sushi for Beginners