Title: From the Sideline
Author: Amy Avanzino
Release Day: July 19
Genre: Chick Lit/Romantic Comedy
About the Book
After losing her marriage, life savings, and waistline, Autumn Kovac is terrified of being hit by more heartache. So when her only child decides to try out for the football team, the overprotective, sports-illiterate mom has a near phobic reaction. But Zachary hasn’t smiled since his father left, and she’s desperate to make him happy (and doing nothing and hoping for the best hasn’t been working). She reluctantly enters a new world of youth competitive sports, full of overzealous coaches with Vince Lombardi dreams and fanatical parents trying to achieve vicarious glory.
Unexpectedly, Autumn begins transforming within this strangely addictive new culture, finding her voice, facing her past, tackling her fears…and uncovering the secret that’s been keeping her from her son. After meeting her ideal catch, she finds herself back in the dating game and discovers some fierce competition of her own. Will Autumn make it off the sideline? Can the underdog finally win?
Praise for From the Sideline
“Avanzino has written a story of motherhood. Every word is one
of love, of sacrifice, and of surprising depth. I absolutely adored it.” –
Gretchen Archer, USA Today Bestselling Author of Double Knot
"Amy Avanzino is one seriously funny and smart writer. Her
wry and winning voice is reminiscent of Liane Moriarty. FROM THE SIDELINE is a
wildly entertaining novel about the world of competitive youth sports, and I
laughed on every page." --Karin Gillespie, national bestselling author of
the Bottom Dollar Girl series
"Sparkles with wry humor and will keep you laughing and
cheering for this mom-and-son team." --Jackie Bouchard, USA Today
Bestselling Author of House Trained
"Heartwarming, tender, and funny as hell--FROM THE SIDELINE
is a lot more than a football story: about parenting, friendships, and the
courage to take yourself off the bench and get back in the game. Avanzino will
have you cheering!" --Phoebe Fox, author of the Breakup Doctor series and
writer for Elite Daily
"A great story that never slowed down with twists around
every corner." --Holly Rust, contributing writer for The Huffington Post,
The TODAY Show Parenting Team, Scary Mommy, Women's Prospects, and Mother's
Guide to Sanity
"FROM THE SIDELINE was just like being handed a perfect
sundae - an indulgence that leaves a smile on your face. Amy Avanzino takes a
typical setting and cast of characters (i.e. suburban life) and elevates it to
an experience. Deftly written in candid honesty and humor, she perfectly
captures what it is to be a mom and a woman. Sometimes I had to double-check
the name of a character because it felt like she was writing about somebody I
know.” –Theresa Murphy, reviewer
“5 out of 5 stars…I loved it!” -Comfy Reading
“I most appreciated Avanzino's ability to put into words the
complex feelings of parenting. Rather than coming off as sappy or preachy or
pitying, it is a fresh and honest interpretation that readers can relate to.
She also captures the essence of woman friendships, that thing that keeps most
moms afloat when they're ready to sink.” –The Pensive Missive
"FROM
THE SIDELINE packs an emotional punch in the best way. Laughter, tears,
heartache and joy all combine for a truly touching read." - Laura Nagore,
125Pages reviewer
“I
loved the story, but loved Avanzino's voice even more. She writes with a snarky
wit that had me laughing out loud (seriously, on the beach, people turned &
looked at me!) and a vulnerability that all moms feel. I highly recommend this
heartwarming and funny bone tickling story, and I'm placing Avanzino on my
favorites list!” -Goodreads Reviewer, 5 out of 5 stars
"An absolute delight - funny, sharp, and full of
heart. From the Sideline kept me laughing and, more importantly, Amy Avanzino
kept me turning the pages. I can't wait to read whatever she brings next."
--The Girl with Book Lungs Blog
“I
loved this book and I love the author's writing style…There were some pages I
read twice just because I loved how funny and honest they were. She can make
you laugh and cry on the same page. Her humor and storytelling grab you in the
beginning and you don't want to let go! I highly recommend this book and make
sure to read Wake Up Call as well! I can't wait to read what she writes next!”
-NetGalley Reviewer
About the Author
Amy Avanzino is a former advertising executive, who has spent the last several years writing while doing extensive hands-on research for her WAKE-UP CALL series. She’s a contributing writer of Hap Scotch, a play performed at the 2008 Frigid Festival in New York.
Links
Website:
AmyAvanzino.com
Twitter:
@AmyAvanzino
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