Barbara's Reviews > Everyone’s Happy

“Everyone’s Happy” is an audible original by Rufi Thorpe narrated by Lauren Fortgang. It’s a short listen, about an hour, with much insight into women of young children: postpartum rolly-polly bodies; husbands; friendships; and child rearing,

Mary is the mother of two, with her oldest going to kindergarten. All the other moms seem to be sparkly and put together, while Mary is wearying ratty 9 year old yoga pants. She meets Fiona who has a daughter in the same kindergarten class as Mary’s. Fiona is far more opinionated. The ladies strike a friendship, but Mary has misgivings about Fiona’s husband. In fact, she googles his name and find he’s a regular on Goodreads. She reads all his reviews and finds him obnoxious. Mary’s musings about Fiona’s husband and his Goodreads judgements and critiques are hilarious. And is a “bubbleologist” a real thing for children’s birthday parties?

Mary lives much of her life in her head. And she’s exhausted, very exhausted. A toddler and a kindergartner will do that.

It’s an easy hour listen that is funny and intelligent. Thank you to GR Friend Lisa for steering me to this one!