Switch-a-Wish is not just an adult version of Freaky Friday,
the classic book and movie about a mother and daughter who switch bodies and
learn lessons about each others lives. This book uses that basic premise but
the author beautifully tells the story of a married couple who have drifted
apart, are on the cusp of divorce, and each resents the other. Chris is a
teacher who feels the pressure to bring home money to his wife and kids who
always seem to need something new. Amanda resents him, often shows it, and is
never interested in having sex. Amanda feels like Chris doesn’t respect her or
understand how hard raising the kids really is and it’s taking its toll on
their relationship. One night they each wish on a star that the other will have
to live how they do and the next morning they wake to find that they’ve
switched bodies. The author alternates viewpoints throughout the book between
Amanda and Chris. Everything is explored from how Amanda finds Chris’s body
achier than her body to how it feels to always be “in the mood”. The book is
both amusing and soul searching at times as the couple’s relationship is
dissected. It maintains a steady and enjoyable pace. This is a thoroughly
entertaining read. I read this on my ereader and it formatted well. The cover
is basic but represents the title perfectly.
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