Hanging Up

By: Delia Ephron

Narrated by: C.J. Critt

At 44, Eve Mozell has a wonderful husband and a creative job. She also has a temperamental teenage son, two headstrong sisters, and a demented old father. As she deals with her family's frequent crises, her days overflow with lengthy phone calls. She is never far from a dial tone. But as her father begins to die, Eve is tempted to disconnect and to sort out her feelings for this difficult man.

Delia Ephron has written books for adults and children, worked as a screenwriter, and contributed articles to New York magazine, The New York Times, Esquire, and Vogue. Hanging Up showcases her finely-tuned ear for contemporary dialog and her ability to catch both the heart and heartache of family relationships. In Eve's conversations and relationships, Ephron creates marvelously accurate reflections of modern life and love. Her balance between warm humor and sharp wit are irresistible, and narrator C.J. Critt's performance adds extra energy to the affairs of Eve and her family.

©1995 Delia Ephron (P)2000 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Hilarious...a charming, entertaining read." (Los Angeles Times)

"Compassionate, funny, and tremendously satisfying." (The New York Times)

"C.J. Critt is a superbly appropriate narrator. Her extensive theatrical background lends polish and clarity to her performance." (AudioFile)

Boring

I find this more boring than the movie . The movie was bad so I decided I should read the book, because books seem to be much better. No I say the book is so much worse. The author is famous for writing "You've Got Mail". I thought this comedy might be a good distraction after getting cataract surgery. It wasn't the least bit funny. Tragically stupid and sad. Don't do it to yourself. You'll thank me. It's 6 hours long. I wasted 2 hours.