"Now in paperback, a provocative look at the lives of 26 married suburban women, offering a fascinating and nuanced portrait of marriage and infidelity Extramarital affairs are often whispered about behind closed doors. In this groundbreaking book, the doors open. Stephanie Gertler and Adrienne Lopez take an intimate and sensitive look at the lives of 26 married or previously married women who have either had an affair, are having an af ..."
The Puzzle Bark Tree(Reprint) by StephanieGertler Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2003 by Signet ISBN-13: 978-0-451-20884-2, ISBN: 0-451-20884-6
"one phone or another — and always has an answer and a laugh. My deepest
appreciation to Carole Baron, my editor and publisher, whose editorial and
literary acumen is only outshined by her warmth, honesty, and friendship. Thanks
and love: to my children, David, Ellie, and Ben Schiffer, just for being the lights of
my life; and to my husband, Mark Schiffer, for the endless help with the medical
aspects of this book — but mostly for t ..."
Drifting(1st Edition) by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2003 by Dutton Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-525-94735-6, ISBN: 0-525-94735-3
"Readers and reviewers alike fell in love with Jimmy's Girl and The Puzzle Bark Tree. In her new novel, Drifting, Stephanie Gertler once again reveals her gift for exploring the ways in which families experience love and loss. In the coastal town of Drifting, Connecticut, in a Victorian inn perched at the ocean's edge, Claire lives with her husband, Eli. Although her own children are grown, Claire is still haunted by the absence of her ..."
Jimmy's Girl by StephanieGertler Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2002 by Signet ISBN-13: 978-0-451-20516-2, ISBN: 0-451-20516-2
"A suburban mom, Emily Hudson begins to fantasize about her teenage boyfriend, Jimmy Moran, and ends up in his arms again thirty years later. A first novel. Reprint."
The Windmill (Nal Accent Novels) by StephanieGertler Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2005 by Signet ISBN-13: 978-0-451-21612-0, ISBN: 0-451-21612-1
"Olivia and Carl appear to have the perfect life: a son and a daughter, weekends on Cape Cod and satisfying jobs as professors at Belvedere College in a picturesque Massachusetts town. Until, one day, the seemingly stable and dependable Carl disappears without a trace, leaving behind only a cryptic note. Alone and terrified, Olivia cannot help but relive the long-buried pain she felt when she lost her first husband. While Carl travels ba ..."
"A provocative look at the lives of 26 married suburban women, offering a fascinating and nuanced portrait of marriage and infidelity. Extramarital affairs are often whispered about behind closed doors. In this groundbreaking book, the doors open. Stephanie Gertler and Adrienne Lopez take an intimate and sensitive look at the lives of 26 married or previously married women who have either had an affair, are having an affair, or are wrest ..."
The Puzzle Bark Tree(1st Edition) A Novel by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 319 Pages, Published 2002 by Dutton ISBN-13: 978-0-525-94639-7, ISBN: 0-525-94639-X
"Her first novel, Jimmy's Girl, was "an assured debut" (Publishers Weekly) and "a perfect reminder of how strong first love can be" (Redbook). With The Puzzle Bark Tree, Stephanie Gertler returns with a new novel showing her mastery at conveying the passion and power of the human heart. Grace Hammond Barnett grew up in the emotionally desolate company of her mother and father. Her only happy childhood memories are of times spent with he ..."
Jimmy's Girl(1st Edition) by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 274 Pages, Published 2001 by Dutton Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-525-94565-9, ISBN: 0-525-94565-2
"Jimmy's Girl is the story of first love lost and of the price to be paid for finding it again.Ever wonder what became of your first love? Emily did.Emily Hudson should be happy. She has achieved modest success as a painter and lives a good suburban life with her husband and four children. But one day, somewhere between the train schedules, orthodontist appointments, and bake sales, Emily stopped and remembered who she was when she was ..."
The Windmill by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2005 by Robert Hale Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7090-7875-3, ISBN: 0-7090-7875-7
"Told with unflinching honesty, The Windmill is a story of the secrets we are entitled to keep and those that must be shared."
The Windmill(Large Print) by StephanieGertler Library, 272 Pages, Published 2005 by Center Point Pub Large Print ISBN-13: 978-1-58547-544-5, ISBN: 1-58547-544-0
"Known for her gift for reaching straight to the heart, Stephanie Gertler now tells the story of a couple whose seemingly perfect life is toppled in an instant and saved through their bold leap of faith. Olivia and Carl appear to have the perfect life: a son and a daughter, weekends on Cape Cod, and satisfying work as professors at Belvedere College in the picturesque town of Willow, Massachusetts. Until, one day, the seemingly stable, d ..."
The Windmill by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2004 by Dutton Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-525-94800-1, ISBN: 0-525-94800-7
" From the author of Jimmy’s Girl—a writer who "hits the emotional bull’s-eye dead center" (Baton Rouge Advocate)—comes a new novel that will remind us all that sometimes you don’t know how much you have until it’s gone. Known for her gift for reaching straight to the heart, Stephanie Gertler now tells the story of a couple whose seemingly perfect life is toppled in an instant and saved through their bold leap of faith. Olivia and C ..."
Drifting(Reprint) by StephanieGertler Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2004 by Signet ISBN-13: 978-0-451-21263-4, ISBN: 0-451-21263-0
"Readers and critics alike fell in love with Stephanie Gertler's Jimmy's Girl and The Puzzle Bark Tree. Now, fearlessly delving into the hidden depths of the heart, she has crafted a wise and moving novel about the bonds of mothers and daughters and the relationships we cherish."
Jimmy's Girl by StephanieGertler Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2001 by Penguin Import ISBN-13: 978-0-14-029828-4, ISBN: 0-14-029828-2
"romantic fiction for older women (45+). kids fall in love in 1967 but split up and marry other people after the boy's harrowing experiences in vietna. they meet up 20 years later and embark on a passionate affair. beautifully written story ..."
Drifting(Large Print) by StephanieGertler Hardcover, Published 2005 by Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd Large Print ISBN-13: 978-1-84395-761-4, ISBN: 1-84395-761-2
Jimmy's Girl by StephanieGertler Paperback, 290 Pages, Published 2013 by Istoria Books ISBN-13: 978-0-615-79813-4, ISBN: 0-615-79813-6
"During the Summer of 1967, sixteen-year-old Emily Hudson falls in love for the first time with Jimmy Moran just before he enlists in the Marine Corps and heads off to war. When he returns, both Emily and Jimmy have changed, and they go their separate ways. Now, thirty years later, Emily can’t stop thinking about Jimmy and wonders “what if?” Her question is answered when she finds him online. Although they are both married to other peopl ..."
The Windmill by StephanieGertler Hardcover, Published 2006 by Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd Large Print ISBN-13: 978-1-84617-288-5, ISBN: 1-84617-288-8
To Love, Honor, and Betray The Secret Life of Suburban Wives by StephanieGertler 240 Pages, Published 2005 by Hachette Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4013-8206-3, ISBN: 1-4013-8206-1
"The Secret Life of Suburban Wives Stephanie Gertler. that would have happened
in the city as well—I'm an artist, and there was no way I was going to pay
someone to raise my children so I could work and make less than the nanny. ...
Sometimes I'd liein bedat night and wonder about oldboyfriends. Most of them
were married.I'd kept in touch with three or four of them and knew most of their
wives. Of course, you never really know the t ..."
Drifting by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 237 Pages, Published 2004 by Robert Hale Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7090-7663-6, ISBN: 0-7090-7663-0
The Puzzle Bark Tree(Large Print) (Thorndike Women's Fiction) by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 543 Pages, Published 2002 by Thorndike Press Large Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7862-4699-1, ISBN: 0-7862-4699-5
""Growing up in the emotionally desolate company of her mother and father, Grace Barnett's happy childhood memories are of time spent with her sister, Melanie, and Jemma, the house-keeper who helped fill the void left by Grace's parents."
Large Print Book Ser. Jimmy's Girl by StephanieGertler Hardcover, 323 Pages, Published 2001 by Large Print Press Formato Grande ISBN-13: 978-1-58724-022-5, ISBN: 1-58724-022-X
"A suburban mom, Emily Hudson begins to fantasize about her teenage boyfriend, Jimmy Moran, and ends up in his arms again thirty years later. A first novel. (General Fiction)"