Good Luck with That - by Kristan Higgins (Paperback)

About the Book

Includes a reader's guide with discussion questions.

Book Synopsis

One of Purewow's "Best Beach Reads of Summer 2018"
Winner for Best Book of 2018 of the Fresh Fiction Awards!

New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins is beloved for her heartfelt novels filled with humor and wisdom. Now, she tackles an issue every woman deals with: body image and self-acceptance.

Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at a weight-loss camp as teens. When Emerson tragically passes away, she leaves one final wish for her best friends: to conquer the fears they still carry as adults.

For each of them, that means something different. For Marley, it's coming to terms with the survivor's guilt she's carried around since her twin sister's death, which has left her blind to the real chance for romance in her life. For Georgia, it's about learning to stop trying to live up to her mother's and brother's ridiculous standards, and learning to accept the love her ex-husband has tried to give her.

But as Marley and Georgia grow stronger, the real meaning of Emerson's dying wish becomes truly clear: more than anything, she wanted her friends to love themselves.

A novel of compassion and insight, Good Luck With That tells the story of two women who learn to embrace themselves just the way they are.

Review Quotes

Praise for Good Luck with That

"Good Luck With That is a powerful testament to the hard work of self-love...a paean to how it's never too early (or too late) to be a little kinder to yourself, an inspiring meditation on how to embrace the supportive individuals in your life and stand up to the toxic ones, and a love story....[Good Luck With That is] the story of learning to love oneself, and living a life that leads with that love, in all its joy, sorrow, failure, and triumph."--Entertainment Weekly

"Higgins writes with her trademark heart, humor, and emotion, addressing the serious and somber subject of body image...Highly recommended."--Library Journal (starred review)

"[A] heartbreakingly gorgeous story of female friendship and what it takes to feel comfortable in one's own skin."--Booklist

"Higgins' astute, perceptive eye to the best and worst of human nature enhances the poignancy of a sensitive topic, which she navigates with humor and grace."--Kirkus Reviews

"An important and brave book... I can't imagine a single reader who won't recognize herself somewhere in these pages."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips

"Kristan Higgins is at the top of her game, stirring the emotions of every woman with the poignant reality of her characters."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr

"If you like stories that celebrate women's challenges and triumphs, you'll love this book."--New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

"Wholly original and heartfelt, written with grace and sensitivity, Good Luck with That is an irresistible tale of love, friendship, and self acceptance--and the way body image can sabotage all three."--Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Life List

"I LOVED Good Luck with That! It's hilarious, heartbreaking, surprising, and so true to life."--Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of A Nantucket Wedding

About the Author

Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly, People, Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist.

The happy mother of two snarky and well-adjusted adults, Kristan enjoys gardening, mixology, the National Parks and complimenting strangers on their children. She lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband, cuddly dog and indifferent cat. Find her online at KristanHiggins.com, twitter.com/Kristan_Higgins, and facebook.com/KristanHigginsBooks.