Author : Wednesday Martin
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN : 9781476762715
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"Like an urban Dian Fossey, Wednesday Martin decodes the primate social behaviors of Upper East Side mothers in a brilliantly original and witty memoir about her adventures assimilating into that most secretive and elite tribe. After marrying a man from the Upper East Side and moving to the neighborhood, Wednesday Martin struggled to fit in. Drawing on her background in anthropology and primatology, she tried looking at her new world through that lens, and suddenly things fell into place. She understood the other mothers' snobbiness at school drop-off when she compared them to olive baboons. Her obsessional quest for a Hermes Birkin handbag made sense when she realized other females wielded them to establish dominance in their troop. And so she analyzed tribal migration patterns; display rituals; physical adornment, mutilation, and mating practices; extra-pair copulation; and more. Her conclusions are smart, thought-provoking, and hilariously unexpected. Every city has its Upper East Side, and in Wednesday's memoir, readers everywhere will recognize the strange cultural codes of powerful social hierarchies and the compelling desire to climb them. They will also see that Upper East Side mothers want the same things for their children that all mothers want--safety, happiness, and success--and not even sky-high penthouses and chauffeured SUVs can protect this ecologically released tribe from the universal experiences of anxiety and loss. When Wednesday's life turns upside down, she learns how deep the bonds of female friendship really are. Intelligent, funny, and heartfelt, Primates of Park Avenue lifts a veil on a secret, elite world within a world--the exotic, fascinating, and strangely familiar culture of privileged Manhattan motherhood"--

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Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin | Summary & Analysis Preview: Wednesday Martin mixes autobiography, anthropology, and satire in Primates of Park Avenue, a close-up look at the rarefied enclave of New York City’s Upper East Side, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the world. As Martin chronicles her stressful, and sometimes hilarious, efforts to fit into a world where preschoolers have play dates on private planes, she discovers the neighborhood’s real heart when tragedy strikes her family. When Martin and her husband started their family they were concerned about the lingering effects of the September 11, 2001 attacks on downtown Manhattan. For this reason, they moved from the trendy, bohemian West Village to the formal, conservative Upper East Side for its excellent schools, proximity to Central Park, and the fact that her husband had many relatives already living there. Martin knew that social customs would be different, but she was stunned by the cultural onslaught she experienced even though the distance between the two neighborhoods was only a few miles. PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary & Analysis of Primates of Park Avenue • Summary of book • Introduction to the Important People in the book • Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style

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Trivia-on-Book: Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! Primates of Park Avenue is a witty and brilliantly-crafted memoir by Wednesday Martin. She beautifully encapsulates the ambitions and anxieties of the mothers living in the Upper East Side in Manhattan. The book describes what parents, especially mothers, have to go through to survive in such a posh place. The book highlights the constant pressures of looking impeccable, buying the right things, feeding the healthiest foods, and providing the best education for the children. You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, come play your trivia of a favorite book!

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Genre : Political Science
Publisher : Idreambooks
ISBN : 1945251700
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Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin | Summary & Analysis Preview:Wednesday Martin mixes autobiography, anthropology, and satire in Primates of Park Avenue, a close-up look at the rarefied enclave of New York City's Upper East Side, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the world. As Martin chronicles her stressful, and sometimes hilarious, efforts to fit into a world where preschoolers have play dates on private planes, she discovers the neighborhood's real heart when tragedy strikes her family.When Martin and her husband started their family they were concerned about the lingering effects of the September 11, 2001 attacks on downtown Manhattan. For this reason, they moved from the trendy, bohemian West Village to the formal, conservative Upper East Side for its excellent schools, proximity to Central Park, and the fact that her husband had many relatives already living there. Martin knew that social customs would be different, but she was stunned by the cultural onslaught she experienced even though the distance between the two neighborhoods was only a few miles. Inside this Instaread Summary & Analysis of Primates of Park Avenue* Summary of book* Introduction to the Important People in the book* Analysis of the Themes and Author's Style

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ISBN : 1535282517
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Primates of Park Avenue: A Memoir by Wednesday Martin is a humorous and yet serious look into the culture of motherhood among the elite residents of New York's Upper East Side. The book traces the author's journey from outsider to full participant, a process she describes as "going native." The narrative of the book describes this enculturation process through a framework that uses Martin's considerable expertise in anthropology and primatology. Equal parts memoir and observational study, the book offers readers insight into the peculiar social rules and morays of some of the most economically privileged mothers in the world operating in a highly competitive environment. This review includes a detailed summary of the books major themes followed by an analysis. Wednesday Martin is a prominent social critic with special expertise in parenting. Her book Stepmonster received critical acclaim and was a finalist of the Books for a Better Life Award. Her work is often cross disciplinary and draws from anthropology, psychology, primatology and cultural studies. Her PhD is in comparative literature and cultural studies from Yale University. She writes for numerous publications including Psychology Today, the New York Post, and The Daily Telegraph. She has appeared on a variety of news networks concerning her parenting expertise such as NPR, CNN, NBC, Fox News, and BBC. Read more....Download your copy today!Available on PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. (c) 2015 All Rights Reserved

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ISBN : 1539118363
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Primates of Park Avenue: A Memoir by Wednesday Martin is a humorous and yet serious look into the culture of motherhood among the elite residents of New York's Upper East Side. The book traces the author's journey from outsider to full participant, a process she describes as "going native." The narrative of the book describes this enculturation process through a framework that uses Martin's considerable expertise in anthropology and primatology. Equal parts memoir and observational study, the book offers readers insight into the peculiar social rules and morays of some of the most economically privileged mothers in the world operating in a highly competitive environment. This review includes a detailed summary of the books major themes followed by an analysis. Wednesday Martin is a prominent social critic with special expertise in parenting. Her book Stepmonster received critical acclaim and was a finalist of the Books for a Better Life Award. Her work is often cross disciplinary and draws from anthropology, psychology, primatology and cultural studies. Her PhD is in comparative literature and cultural studies from Yale University. She writes for numerous publications including Psychology Today, the New York Post, and The Daily Telegraph. She has appeared on a variety of news networks concerning her parenting expertise such as NPR, CNN, NBC, Fox News, and BBC. Read more.... Download your copy today! for a limited time discount of only $2.99! Available on PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. (c) 2015 All Rights Reserved

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Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin | Summary & Analysis Preview: Wednesday Martin mixes autobiography, anthropology, and satire in Primates of Park Avenue, a close-up look at the rarefied enclave of New York City's Upper East Side, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the world. As Martin chronicles her stressful, and sometimes hilarious, efforts to fit into a world where preschoolers have play dates on private planes, she discovers the neighborhood's real heart when tragedy strikes her family. When Martin and her husband started their family they were concerned about the lingering effects of the September 11, 2001 attacks on downtown Manhattan. For this reason, they moved from the trendy, bohemian West Village to the formal, conservative Upper East Side for its excellent schools, proximity to Central Park, and the fact that her husband had many relatives already living there. Martin knew that social customs would be different, but she was stunned by the cultural onslaught she experienced even though the distance between the two neighborhoods was only a few miles. PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary & Analysis of Primates of Park Avenue * Summary of book * Introduction to the Important People in the book * Analysis of the Themes and Author's Style

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Summary of Primates of Park Avenue: A Memoir by Wednesday Martin Ph.D.: Trivia/Quiz for Fans Features You'll Discover Inside: - A comprehensive guide to aid in discussion & discovery - 30 multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters, and author - Insightful resource for teachers, groups, or individuals - Keep track of scores with results to determine "fan status" - Share with other book fans and readers for mutual enjoyment Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary, analysis and trivia book to enhance a reader's experience to books they already love and appreciate. We encourage our readers to purchase the original book first before downloading this companion book for your enjoyment.

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Trivia-on-Book: Primates of Park Avenue: A Novel by Wednesday Martin Ph.D. You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach that is both insightful and educational...

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Trivia-on-Book: Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! Primates of Park Avenue is a witty and brilliantly-crafted memoir by Wednesday Martin. She beautifully encapsulates the ambitions and anxieties of the mothers living in the Upper East Side in Manhattan. The book describes what parents, especially mothers, have to go through to survive in such a posh place. The book highlights the constant pressures of looking impeccable, buying the right things, feeding the healthiest foods, and providing the best education for the children. You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: * 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author * Insightful commentary to answer every question * Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group * Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, come play your trivia of a favorite book!!