Bridget Harrison

In this memoir, Bridget wants to be a reporter and moves from England to New York for 4 months on an exchange. In New York, she will be a reporter at the tabloid paper, the New York Post. She eventually gets herself a column on dating and being single in New York and stays for 5 years. This book tells of her life and work during this time.

I enjoyed this. It's pretty light, but it was enjoyable to read. There was a mix of dating stories and stories of reporting. Simply because I can't relate, I did tend to roll my eyes a bit every time she seemed so worried about her biological clock ticking.… (mais)

I am not at all familiar with Bridget Jones' Diary, except for the fact that Renee Zellweger put on 30 pounds for the role (which topped her out at probably 110lbs), so I cannot compare this book to that. However, I will tell you that this book was amazing. I rooted for Bridget the whole time. I rooted for her finding the one and got as excited as I would for myself each time I thought that she had found it and disappointed each time she didn't.

That being said, this book isn't just about dating in NYC. It is about coming into your own. Bridget begins by taking a 3 month exchange to the New York Post and ends up staying a couple years. It is a fish out of water story, a hopeful girl story, a story about a successful career. LOVE IT! I do hope that she finds that love that we are all looking for. For that matter, I hope I find it as well!… (mais)