Serendipity

The Holiday
$14.94
The Holiday is fast becoming my all time favorite Christmas movie. What a great story and told so well. The cast is great with Jack Black!

Serendipity (Platinum Readers Circle Series)
$33.95
I really loved Ms Schaffer's "The Three Miss Margarets," so I was looking forward to reading Serendipity by the same author.

The story revolves around Rose and Carrie Manning (mother and daughter). Rose is the widow of famous playwright - Bobby Manning and daughter of the famous Broadway star - Lu Lawson. Rose and her mother have been estranged since the death of Bobby Manning. Carrie grows up never really knowing her grandmother. The last time they saw each other was when Carrie was about 3 y/o.

Rose dies and Carrie discovers some secrets about her mother when cleaning out her home. The story revolves around Carrie's discoveries to try to find out about her mothers' life, family history and what caused the estranged relationship between her mother and grandmother. The depth in the story come about after Carrie starts finding out things about her family history. Carrie herself is not very interesting and seems to easily resolve her life-long faults as soon as she uncovers the secrets. The story just seemed to be too cut and dried, even predictable except about how Bobby's death occurred.

This wasn't a bad book, but it doesn't have the substance I expected. I DID enjoy the historical information about what it was like to be in show business at that time. That part was quite fascinating and that is why I am giving 4 stars, not because of the story or plot.

Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix Canister
$15.19
All you need in addition to the Serendipity3 Powder is milk and ice cubes. With those 3 ingredients, you could be a STAR!!! The finished product is the most outstanding Frozen Hot Chocolate in the world. This is not an exaggeration. Makes for the perfect finishing touch for any kind of dinner.

40 years ago I became addicted to Serendipity3's Frozen Chocolate from the restaurant of the same name, and it's only since discovering that you can purchase the powder that I have found that I can duplicate this wonderful dessert. Hurray for Amazon for finding and marketing this fabulous product.

Flutterby (Serendipity)
$4.99
Great little kids' book with a message about owning one's own strengths, being oneself, and being happy with oneself. I highly recommend it for those with active "Inner Children" as well. Very therapeutic.