Marrying Mom is a witty and satirical novel by Olivia Goldsmith, renowned for her incisive portrayals of family dynamics and societal norms. The story centers on Phyllis Geronomous, a spirited 69-year-old widow who, disenchanted with retirement life in Florida, relocates to New York City to be closer to her three adult children. Her unexpected arrival disrupts their lives: Sigourney, a high-str…