Being Committed

By Anna Maxted

Book Overview

A hopeless unromantic gets a crash course in love in the fourth hilarious novel from bestselling author Anna Maxted After her disaster of a marriage ends when she is justtwenty, Hannah is convinced you have to be out of yourmind (or desperate) to tie the knot. And life without ahusband at thirty-one is just fine, thank you very much.She has a steady job working as a private investigator(albeit a mediocre one); a devoted boyfriend of fiveyears, Jason; and a wonderful relationship with her dad(it's a shame her mother is such a lost cause). Then, ona romantic weekend retreat to a faux-ancient castle, Jason proposes marriage, leaving Hannah with nochoice but the obvious: to turn him down cold. Much to her horror, four weeks later, Jason becomesengaged to his next-door neighbor, a fine bakerand "proficient seamstress." Has Hannah blown herlast chance at a solid relationship as her familyclaims? Jason agrees to give her another chance -- butonly if she meets his terms, among them a promise todust off the many skeletons in her closet. Brimming with her characteristic blend of humorand heartache, Anna Maxted's Being Committed is a perceptivelook at intimacy (and its substitutes), commitmentphobia, and the power others have over us.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060096691
• ISBN13: 9780060096694
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Very funny and a good story

This is the first book I've read by Anna Maxted, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were parts that made me laugh so hard I was actually in pain! I wish this was available in an audio format too. I have since gone on to read two other books by this author, Getting Over It and A Tale of Two Sisters, and they are also good but not as funny. There is a definite theme in her writing of the main characters having to deal with unresolved problems in their family relationships from childhood.

Anna Maxted's best novel yet.

Being Committed: A Novel by chick-lit goddess, Anna Maxted is her most intriguing and engrossing book to date. I love the wacky and unpredictable relationship between Hannah and her ex-husband Jack. This book was so fun to read about two summers ago. This is the book I always go back to every now and then. I love, love, love it and so will you. I highly recommend checking this romantic novel out.

She Does it Again

Anna Maxted never fails me. She is...profound and funny, and tells a damn good story. She knows how to get you involved in her story and characters. She allows you to feel what they feel, and all the while, Anna connects with you by giving you insight and wisdom. As an author of my own book, She Is..., Anna Maxted's books always inspired me to write better. I'd find myself reading her books and suddenly jumping up to continue creating my own cast of characters in my novel. She taught me the meaning of adding depth to the characters' emotions and personalities. She is by far one of the best chick-lit authors around!

Anything Anna Maxted Writes I Read

. . . and Ms. Maxted's writing is seldom predictable. Yes, this is chic lit, at it's belly laugh - knee buckling best. But just because I adore this gal's humour, her finesse at character descriptions ( people you can wrap your arms around from words on a page) isn't diminished. Hannah is our heroine in this story. Jason the fiance. Jack the ex-husband: ten years gone, ex husband! Quite frankly, I couldn't take Jack seriously until Hannah's Dad ( & favourite person in the world) disturbs the mix. Many personalities contribute to Hannah's dilemmas: her mindspeak always the funniest observations of people and their tendencies. In the end, she does seem to resolve her past as much as any of us have ever had any kind of control once it's our past! And I embrace her future.

Anna does it again

I have read all of Anna Maxted's books and Being Committed is another success. She has such a great way of telling a story that is both extremely funny on one hand but at the same time talking about real issues that all women face. I loved this book and highly recommend it.