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Praise for The One & Only
“[Giffin’s] protagonists . . . live full, interesting lives outside the purely personal realm—[none] more so than Shea Rigsby, the funny, flawed, but sympathetic central character in . . . The One & Only.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“[The One & Only] is a book you can glide through this summer. Find a shady spot, get a cool drink, and just luxuriate in the joy of a book well written.”—The Huffington Post
“Giffin knows a thing or two about writing a page turner.”—Southern Living
“Brace yourself for a tearjerker: A tale of friendship and loyalty in a small, football-crazed Texas town shows how quickly things can change when tragedy challenges all that the characters hold dear.”—InStyle
“The One & Only is one to read.”—Associated Press
“Something Borrowed’s author weaves a complex romance.”—Us Weekly
“You will be hypnotically engrossed in [this] fictional world within seconds. . . . Giffin has once again mastered the art of story telling through the narrative of the confident, strong Shea Rigsby.”—Woodbury Magazine
“It is Giffin’s trademark honesty that makes the reader relate to and root for Shea and the rest of her female characters. . . . The One & Only is a poignant story about growing up and into your own skin.”—BookPage
Praise for Emily Giffin
“Emily Giffin ranks as a grand master. . . . She has traversed the slippery slopes of true love, lost love, marriage, motherhood, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption that have led her to be called ‘a modern-day Jane Austen.’ ”—Chicago Sun-Times
“Giffin’s writing is true, smart, and heartfelt.”—Entertainment Weekly
“[Giffin] excels at creating complex characters and quick-to-read stories that ask us to explore what we really want from our lives.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“A dependably down-to-earth, girlfriendly storyteller.”—The New York Times
“Giffin’s talent lies in taking relatable situations and injecting enough wit and suspense to make them feel fresh.”—People
“When it comes to writing stories that resonate with real women, bestselling author Emily Giffin has hit her stride.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“[Giffin’s] protagonists . . . live full, interesting lives outside the purely personal realm—[none] more so than Shea Rigsby, the funny, flawed, but sympathetic central character in . . . The One & Only.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“[The One & Only] is a book you can glide through this summer. Find a shady spot, get a cool drink, and just luxuriate in the joy of a book well written.”—The Huffington Post
“Giffin knows a thing or two about writing a page turner.”—Southern Living
“Brace yourself for a tearjerker: A tale of friendship and loyalty in a small, football-crazed Texas town shows how quickly things can change when tragedy challenges all that the characters hold dear.”—InStyle
“The One & Only is one to read.”—Associated Press
“Something Borrowed’s author weaves a complex romance.”—Us Weekly
“You will be hypnotically engrossed in [this] fictional world within seconds. . . . Giffin has once again mastered the art of story telling through the narrative of the confident, strong Shea Rigsby.”—Woodbury Magazine
“It is Giffin’s trademark honesty that makes the reader relate to and root for Shea and the rest of her female characters. . . . The One & Only is a poignant story about growing up and into your own skin.”—BookPage
Praise for Emily Giffin
“Emily Giffin ranks as a grand master. . . . She has traversed the slippery slopes of true love, lost love, marriage, motherhood, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption that have led her to be called ‘a modern-day Jane Austen.’ ”—Chicago Sun-Times
“Giffin’s writing is true, smart, and heartfelt.”—Entertainment Weekly
“[Giffin] excels at creating complex characters and quick-to-read stories that ask us to explore what we really want from our lives.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“A dependably down-to-earth, girlfriendly storyteller.”—The New York Times
“Giffin’s talent lies in taking relatable situations and injecting enough wit and suspense to make them feel fresh.”—People
“When it comes to writing stories that resonate with real women, bestselling author Emily Giffin has hit her stride.”—San Francisco Chronicle
About the Author
Emily Giffin is the author of six New York Times bestselling novels: Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof, Love the One You’re With, Heart of the Matter, and Where We Belong. A graduate of Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia School of Law, she lives in Atlanta lives with her husband and three young children.
More About the Author
Emily Giffin is a graduate of Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia School of Law. After practicing litigation at a Manhattan firm for several years, she moved to London to write full time. The author of six New York Times bestselling novels, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof, Love The One You're With, Heart of the Matter, and Where We Belong, she lives in Atlanta with her husband and three young children. Visit www.emilygiffin.com.
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48 of 57 people found the following review helpful
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Amanda Thomas
on August 26, 2014
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I'm getting a real 'Annie Wilkes from MISERY' vibe reading some of these reviews. I think it's interesting--and a bit sad--that some
reviewers are trashing this book because they don't agree with the behavior of the main character. (It seems as though they are passing moral judgment and reviewing Shea's behavior and not the novel itself). Creating morally complex situations and characters would seem to be Emily Giffin's trademark and what makes her such an interesting writer. She doesn't do cliches or predictable story lines. She consistently puts her characters in difficult situations in order to explore the murky gray area of relationships. She did this in Something Borrowed; again in Love the One You're With; and certainly in Heart of the Matter. This is also what she does in THE ONE AND ONLY. Look, you may not agree with Shea's choices or her "decision" about who to love, but I believe that is actually the point of the story. We can't decide who to love --and trying to balance our desires with the expectations of others can be a tricky proposition at best, and cause quite a bit of heartache. I applaud Emily's brave story and hope that she continues to be true to herself, as it takes real courage to follow your heart. If you have an open mind about love and life, you will absolutely love this book.
reviewers are trashing this book because they don't agree with the behavior of the main character. (It seems as though they are passing moral judgment and reviewing Shea's behavior and not the novel itself). Creating morally complex situations and characters would seem to be Emily Giffin's trademark and what makes her such an interesting writer. She doesn't do cliches or predictable story lines. She consistently puts her characters in difficult situations in order to explore the murky gray area of relationships. She did this in Something Borrowed; again in Love the One You're With; and certainly in Heart of the Matter. This is also what she does in THE ONE AND ONLY. Look, you may not agree with Shea's choices or her "decision" about who to love, but I believe that is actually the point of the story. We can't decide who to love --and trying to balance our desires with the expectations of others can be a tricky proposition at best, and cause quite a bit of heartache. I applaud Emily's brave story and hope that she continues to be true to herself, as it takes real courage to follow your heart. If you have an open mind about love and life, you will absolutely love this book.
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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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Amy J. Myers
on June 25, 2014
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Loved all the stories embedded within!! Perfect read to start my summer!! Now the countdown til the next Emily Giffin book...
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32 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Emily Magno
on June 24, 2014
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This book was definitely a must read i know i just finished but already cant wait for her next book
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38 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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on June 2, 2014
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Great summer read, Ms Emily she just took me right to Texas . I think some men would love this book. Can't wait for the next one.
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48 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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Bobbi B
on May 25, 2014
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Book is a love story about footfall. Fans of Emily Griffen will be very happy. Not a guy book Fun read
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36 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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on May 25, 2014
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Emily Giffin is one author my college age daughter loves to read. I can always buy her books and know they are appreciated. Emily didn't disappoint with The One & Only. I can only thank Emily for bringing us closer together! Can't wait to purchase her next book. They are always welcome in our home.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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LISA
on June 18, 2014
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I enjoyed reading this book as it was a quick read but it was very predictable and you kind of figured out what was going to happen very early on. As other wrote about to many football references, I thought it was just fine as clearly that was a big part of the book.
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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on June 18, 2014
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I have read all of Emily Giffen's books. This was not her very best but it was good. I found all of the characters interesting and even learned a little more abt football and college football. I recommend this to anyone as it is a great story with a little love ;
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