Review: Seeing the whole picture
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 15, 2012
In Her Handyman, Morgan Mandel combines a crazy canine, a handyman and a quirky artist and comes up with a story that lets on more than it realizes.Sandra O'Toole, aka Zoe Carmichael the famous artist, calls Jake, a handyman, to come and fix her toilet. After beginning to fix the leak, her dog startles him and he falls and hits his head on the base of the toilet. While he is out cold, Zoe finds herself falling for this ordinary guy. Maybe it's his body, maybe it's that she is lonely, maybe it's just crazy.Waiting for the ambulance to arrive, Zoe and Jake begin to talk and find out about each other. She lets on she is the daughter of a famous artist and that she never wants to talk to her father again. He shares that he is engaged to a beautiful lady and is working hard to pay for the wedding. And they share a feeling, although neither says anything out loud.Over the next few months Jake gets better, but Zoe can't get him out of her mind so she calls every so often just to talk. He should feel guilty, but doesn't. They both want the same thing, they just don't know how much.After years of hiding from the public, and her father, Jake allows Zoe the opportunity to gain her freedom back.Not one to spoil a story, I will stop there. However I will let you know that this story, while a cute and easy read, also brings something else to the forefront--you don't always know the truth unless you experience it yourself.This book conveys the message that being yourself, being honest and not rushing to judgments about people will allow you the happiness you deserve. I recommend this to anyone looking for a quick and enjoyable read.Philip Norkauthor ofLife Is a Balance, It isn't only about you