Lulu Hunter is a relationships and lifestyle guru. She influences and encourages millions of women to follow their dreams and not to focus on marriage. She built her empire slowly, with a blog she had started out as a hobby, but then gained a platform, which then got her major book deals and live major conferences. Part of her reason for doing this is her mother. Patricia isn’t an exemplary mother — far from it. She married five times, destroyed quite a few marriages, AND made encouraged her daughter to be like her. Lulu retaliated by doing what most children do: rebel against their parent. But now her mother needs her. Patricia has Alzheimer’s, and was kicked out of the nursing home for seducing a fellow patient. Lulu doesn’t know what to do. She’s in the middle of a massive promotional tour and she can’t put her life on pause to look after her mother. But she has no choice to comply. She loves her mother, and wants what’s best for her, but when Patricia asks to stay at their family’s Louisiana plantation, Lulu finds herself at a crossroads. What’s more important to her — her career or her family? Will she able to balance the two?

This is a refreshing effort from Rachel Gibson, who is most known for her contemporary romance novels. This is a contemporary Women’s Fiction book in the same vein as Jane Green and Jill Shalvis, with significant results. She shows that she is capable of more than the usual hate-to-love story between a feisty heroine and an alpha male hockey player (SEE JANE SCORE, TRUE LOVE AND OTHER DISASTERS). There’s some light romance in this book, but it centers more on the mother-daughter dynamics between Lulu and Patricia. Gibson handles the sensitive topic of Alzheimer’s well — adding nuances along the way. The book is lighthearted but touching, cute but substantial. I liked it a lot.

Downsides? The first couple of chapters aren’t very engaging. I almost gave up on reading it, but I carried on. Glad I did. I recommend HOW LULU LOST HER MIND and I give it four out of five Honey Butter lattes!

A funny, spirited, and emotional story of Lulu, who gives up almost everything in her successful life to tend to the needs of her mother. Lulu's mother after a diagnosed with Alzheimers, is kicked out of numerous elderly care facilities leaving Lulu no choice. So she picks up her life and moves to her mother's family home to spend her last days. Some seriously funny moments with her mom's personality, but clearly shows the struggles of trying to maintain her own life and sanity while caring for her mother. A good read that is emotionally challenging.

This book was cute and loving. It tells the story of LuLu a woman who has her life together but is taking care of an ailing mother with altzeimers. This is a heartwarming story about a mother and daughter. I would recommend it.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

Thank you to Gallery Books for the advanced copy of How Lulu Lost Her Mind. The complexities of a mother-daughter relationship are humorously examined as Lou Ann takes over the care of her mother who is rapidly declining due to the Alzheimer's Disease which has taken control of her mind. The author tells an emotional story of love and self-sacrifice which could have been maudlin, but she invoked an array of kooky characters, strange scenes and an unusual setting which, when mixed together, tell a delightful story of a difficult illness. I laughed out loud through tears as I read about this journey of the end of a passionately lived life!

How Lulu Lost Her Mind is a reminder that families are not perfect. Lulu the Love Guru appears to have it all together but behind closed doors her beloved mom is struggling with Alzheimers. This is not a typical Rachel Gibson romance, but a lovely heartwarming story about a Mother and Daughter (with a side of romance). This story made me laugh out loud, and cry.

Such a cute book!

From the very beginning, I really liked the premise: I read pretty voraciously and I'd never read anything told from the perspective of any guru, let alone a motivational speaker on love. I thought Lulu was a really interesting character because she was so complicated and pretty much the opposite of stereotypical when you think of what a love guru would be. I also enjoyed the complicated family dynamic. I was surprised by how much more complex it was than I thought; I was expecting a much more shallow text tbh and I am very pleased.

Is it too early to choose my favorite read of the year? Because I think I just did! This book was impossible to put down and when I finally put it down, my mind kept wandering back to it and I just had to finish the story. This is the type of story that leaves you turning the pages with excitement and dread! Excitement as the story unfolds but dread that you're getting closer to the end and you don't want it to last. This is my first read by this author, but based on her writing, it absolutely will not be my last. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review. I will be sharing my review via goodreads and Amazon.

I liked this book, I didnt love it. I have been the caretaker of several family members . Parts of this book were spot on others not so much. That didn't stop me from reading and enjoying it for the most part. Its both funny and sad, sometimes at the same time.

First of all I LOVED the cover. I can't even explain to you what exactly it was about it but I just did. Truth be told, I have absolutely been that person who overlooked a book just because the cover was not eye catching. I know....I am ashamed of myself too.

I found the plot to be not only unique but also wildly entertaining. I mean I was hooked from the first page all the way through. If I could have read it all in one sitting I would have but pesky things like getting up early for work or family bonding kept getting in the way 😆. It reminded me of that series Hart of Dixie in all the best possible ways. If you don't know what this show is then take thyself to Netflix post right now!

This book had it all. It had humor, family drama, and everything in between plus a HEA. I give this 5 stars and highly recommend it.

Thank you so much for the copy of How Lulu Lost Her Mind. I tried to pick this one up a few times, but it did not keep my attention. I think it wasn't quite what I was expecting. It was too slow for me and fell flat. I have see many other favorable reviews, so I do believe it was just me.

Unfortunately, it did not work for me. Thank you again for the opportunity to read this one.

I will not be sharing my thoughts/reviews outside of Netgalley in a review

how lulu lost her mind is a very sad story. i wnated to like it but i just don not like sad stories. this day is about to turn around so let's do it and get it going!

How could LuLu not lose her mind? HOW LULU LOST HER MIND by Rachel Gibson had me either laughing out loud or tearing up. When her mother has to leave her latest memory care home and asks her daughter to take her home, Lou Ann realizes that her time with her mother is running out and makes the decision to take a step back from her successful career and do as she asks, hoping to make some good memories while she still can. So, she packs up her mother, their newly-hired nurse, and some of their stuff and head to the family mansion in Louisiana.
I loved watching Lou Ann evolve from the impeccably dressed professional to the loosened up Southern girl navigating her mother’s dementia, the money-pit her mother inherited, a nurse with a secret, crazy parrot, and the bayou. It was gratifying to witness Lou Ann’s personal evolution as she discovered herself and her joy and her connection to her family, both past and present. I also enjoyed the evolution of her relationship with Simon, who became the friend she needed with a promise of future.
The was my first read by Rachel Gibson and it came at great time, providing a welcome escape. Once I started this unexpected and charming novel, I didn’t want to put it down. I look forward to reading more of Gibson’s work, especially if she continues to explore this genre.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.
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A cute, fun, fast-paced read. The mother-daughter relationship was sweet, I enjoyed the setting in the Deep South of Louisiana, and the realities of the sadness of Alzheimer's was hilighted here in this book. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read and review.

How Lulu Lost Her Mind by Rachel Gibson. Happy and sad moments in dealing with an elderly mom. A bit too much of the snarky comments but then that is how Lulu coped with the trials and tribulations of her life. An entertaining read with some LOL passages.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This book should be read by every mother and daughter. You will laugh at loud and cry. You will love Lou and Patty’s relationship. I can’t thank Netgalley enough for the ARC copy. This book makes you want to call your mom if you’re lucky enough to be able too.

Lulu the love guru has a successful business where she is traveling and publishing a book and just enjoying life. Then she receives a call from the living facility where her mother with Alzheimers is loving that she needs to come pick her up because she can’t stay there anymore.
Thinking it will be temporary, she picks her mom up. Little does she know, her mom will be staying with her permanently.
This was such a wonderful story about a mother and daughter. Lulu’s mom is not the easiest of people to live with but Lulu tries her best to make the best of it. It’s funny and sweet and heartwarming, and there’s also a little bit of romance of course. This was a sweet read and I’m so glad I got the opportunity to read it. Thank you #netgalley and #gallerybooks for an advanced copy of this book.

How Lulu Lost Her Mind had the most endearing characters. You absolutely could not help but like their original and spunky personalities. I loved how even though this book was about a daughter who was caring for her mother with Alzheimers, it also had humor tied in throughout. I enjoyed every page of this story, especially those that had me laughing out loud.

Five stars from me! Full of laugh out loud humor, love, and colorful characters. Lou Ann is the love guru. She has an extremely successful business where she provides advice on love, sex, and relationships. Her mother who has Alzheimer’s is kicked out of the facility she lives in because of her bad behavior. Her mother is very passionate and often shocking in her behavior. Suddenly Lou Ann finds herself traveling with her mother and taking care of her whether she wants to or not. She loves her mother but is equally frustrated with her. Lou Ann has always been organized and serious. But maybe even though she is the love guru, she can still learn a thing or two from those around her.

Great characters, a feel good story that is perfect for times like these. I really liked everyones relationship with one another. Thanks very much to the publisher and to the publisher for the copy!

Lou Ann is a successful business woman, who created her own brand, Lulu the Love Guru. Things are going great in her life. Until her mother, Alzheimer’s starts to get worse, and she needs to leave the home she’s in. Her mother Patrica is a big flirt and gets caught spooning a married man in the home! Lou Ann is now finding herself having to take care of her mom. Wanting to make her mother’s life as best as possible, they decide to move back to the family home in Louisiana. What could go wrong?

Oh my heart, this was such a beautiful and touching story about the family you’re born into and the family you choose. I loved the characters in this book. Lou Ann was very likable and relatable, and Patricia was hilarious! I loved the strong dynamic duo between the mother and daughter. The writing pulled me into the book immediately. It felt so real, I felt like I was there with the characters. This is a heavier read, but one I would highly recommend!

Thank you Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.