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Praise for Kristan Higgins

Praise for

GOOD LUCK WITH THAT

“A powerful testament to the hard work of self-love. . . . A paean to how it’s never too early (or too late) to be a little kinder to yourself. . . . [A] story of learning to love oneself and living a life that leads with that love, in all its joy, sorrow, failure, and triumph.”

—Entertainment Weekly

“A bold, unflinching look at a reality every woman thinks about every day of her life—body image. If you like stories that celebrate women’s challenges and triumphs, you’ll love this book. If you struggle with body issues and need comfort and wisdom, this book could change your life.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

“Wholly original and heartfelt, written with grace and sensitivity, Good Luck with That is an irresistible tale of love, friendship, and self-acceptance—and the way body image can sabotage all three.”

—Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Life List

“An important and brave book. . . . I can’t imagine a single reader who won’t recognize herself somewhere in these pages.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Praise for

LIFE AND OTHER INCONVENIENCES

“Deeply touching, real, and raw, but infused with the love and hope that make life possible, despite everything.”

—Abbi Waxman, author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

“Higgins is a mastermind of family dynamics in this poignant novel about two different generations of women struggling to find common ground. I couldn’t put it down!”

—Emily Liebert, author of Some Women

“A shining star, Higgins writes with heart, humor, and honesty about women’s real lives.”

—Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Star I See Tonight

“Kristan Higgins’s new book Life and Other Inconveniences already has us hooked.”

—PopSugar

“A heart-wrenching page-turner told with warmth and humor.”

—People, Pick of the Week

“A rich testament to the power of second chances.”

—Woman’s World

Praise for

ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW

“A thoroughly entertaining exploration of families’ complexities—from bitter disappointment to quiet strengths.”

—People, Pick of the Week

“Filled with hilarious honesty and heartwarming moments. . . . A moving portrait of a family putting their differences aside in favor of love.”

—Woman’s World

BERKLEY BOOKS BY KRISTAN HIGGINS

Good Luck with That

Life and Other Inconveniences

Always the Last to Know

Pack Up the Moon

For a complete list of Kristan’s work, please visit kristanhiggins.com.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to Charlene Marshall. Warrior. Educator. Badass.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I could not have written this book without the grace, humor and generosity of Charlene Marshall, who shared her IPF journey with me. Thank you, Char. Even though we haven’t met in person yet, we’re already friends.