The Pilates Class - 3rd Edition by Stevie Turner (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Roger is a down-to-earth builder, Judy is the harassed single mother of four teenage boys, and Thelma is a librarian who usually looks as though she's been sitting on a wasps' nest for most of her life. Neville is on the lookout for a woman (any woman will do), and Julian just wants to be young again. Edie is the wrong side of 70, and Roz is a size zero fitness queen. These characters, together with one very overweight Alice, all meet up for the first time at their local Pilates class. Petra, the class instructor, has no idea what she has let herself in for!

Review Quotes

Once again, Stevie Turner did not disappoint with THE PILATES CLASS. I just love her sideways take on reality. This novel is chock-full of humorous characters that will have you laughing the moment you crack the book. With the aim of rehabilitating his injured shoulder, Roger Harvey's doctor prescribes several free sessions in a Pilates class, and this where the fun begins. You will totally relate to the varied and idiosyncratic personalities of the class members. This read is definitely worth your while. - Cynthia B. Bergstrom

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This is a cute little book with a lot of quirky characters that all of us have known in our lives. The characters are descriptive, true to life and well described. I would recommend highly as a fun afternoon read! Well done!

-Judith Lucci

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Having recently enrolled in a Pilates class, I found this read to be so much fun. The author has done a great job of avoiding clichés and stereotypes, and as a result, I found myself being able to relate to most of the characters in the story. In this humorous book, we get a glimpse inside of characters that are very much like you and me. They all have their strengths as well as weaknesses, and everything that falls in-between those two polarities. If you're in a Pilates class, this is a hilarious read and definitely something that could brighten your day. What made me rank this book so high is merely because I found the storyline to be so unique, as well as the author's ability to convey ordinary, mundane, yet complex feelings and emotions in a clear and relatable way. I'm glad I got to read this one in exchange for an honest review. - Mandus

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Stevie Turner sure knows how to lift hearts and spirits, this little book is chicken soup for the soul, for those dark, gloomy and dull moments of life, it serves its purpose well. While reading this terrific work of humor and satire one cant help but to forget the current turmoils and tribulations of life, this was light, witty and fun.

- Al-Khemet Book Club