Someone's Gotta Give - by Alisha Fernandez Miranda (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A National Bestseller

The author of My What If Year is back with a fun, witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving.

Lucia thought she had it all figured out--until life in London as a new mom and expat turned everything upside down. She's barely holding it together when she unexpectedly lands a glamorous job as a philanthropic adviser at London's poshest private bank. But is the world of the über-wealthy everything that it's cracked up to be?

At work, she's rubbing elbows with royals; at home, her teething one-year-old is up at all hours of the night, and her husband's growing connection to his ex-girlfriend is raising suspicions.

Can Lucia juggle Buckingham Palace visits, private island getaways, and late-night cocktails at secret clubs while keeping her family intact and staying true to herself?

Review Quotes

"Imagine Andy from The Devil Wears Prada as a thirty-something Venezuelan mom toiling in the cutthroat world of private philanthropy. A funny and heartfelt look at the cost of 'having it all' on working mothers, and a clear-eyed send-up of the do-gooders (and do-badders) who comprise the global elite. I cheered for Lucia the whole time, and am cheering for her still."
--Sally Franson, author of Big in Sweden

"In a delicious debut equal parts warm and biting, Miranda examines the pressure on women to 'do it all' with humor and whip-smart accuracy. A must-read for all of us who've felt like something (or someone) just had to give!"
-Asha Elias, author of Pink Glass Houses

"A fast-paced, heartfelt, funny exploration of the juggling act of motherhood--with entertaining forays into the world of upper echelon Brits, including royalty and, of course, Colin Firth--told with an honesty that will be instantly relatable to fellow jugglers. If you, too, haven't had one too many drinks, woken up to a cherubic toddler demanding your attention, and realized you're late for a work meeting, you can't sit with us."
--Sophie Brickman, author of Plays Well with Others

"Amidst the fabulous cast of characters in Someone's Gotta Give, down-to-earth Lucia takes center stage as she navigates expat and mom-life in between the odd event at Buckingham Palace. Full of heart and humor, Alisha Fernandez Miranda shines a vivid and entertaining light on the world of charitable giving, the super-rich, and what they do with their money when they're feeling generous."
--Jane Costello, author of It's Getting Hot in Here

"Someone's Gotta Give is an absolute delight--a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of identity, purpose, and the many hats we wear (sometimes all at once). With wit and warmth, Alisha Fernandez Miranda reminds us that finding balance is a journey worth taking. This book will make you laugh, think, and cheer. A must-read for anyone searching for their place in the world."
--Gloria Calderón Kellett, award-winning television writer and producer of With Love and One Day at a Time

"Fernandez Miranda paints a thorough picture of what it's like to start over, both physically and psychologically, in this wry and witty debut fiction novel."
--Booklist

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