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kschmoldt's review against another edition
3.0
Read the first half of this book and skimmed the last half. It was okay, but frankly, I didn't like her husband much in the first place, so I can't see why she wanted him back. The most interesting part of the book for me was when she talked about being the author of 14 novels and not having one of them published. She must be a woman with a lot of determination.
christiebk's review against another edition
5.0
An inspiring story, told by an engaging writer. Munson has a great ability to open her heart, and let us be a part of her struggle as her marriage looks like it's falling apart. It's honest, and real, and written as if you were sitting, having a chat with a girlfriend over coffee.
Highly, highly recommend everyone, especially women to read this book, and see how Munson was able to take her life into her own hands by making some simple but hard decisions.
Highly, highly recommend everyone, especially women to read this book, and see how Munson was able to take her life into her own hands by making some simple but hard decisions.
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book weird. I wasn't sure what it was going to be like, but I kept running into references to Laura Munson's article that had been in the New York Times. The article was good, I thought, so I picked up Munson's book.
It was fine. It was interesting and I am not sorry I read this book. I just couldn't quite get into Munson's life story.
I have never been in the author's shoes, so maybe, I just couldn't get my brain around her life. How do you patiently, very patiently wait out your husband who wants to leave you and your family? Munson's plan worked for her.
I am not sure who to recommend this book to. I would hope that any husband and wife with marital problems would go to therapy and maybe read this book.
It was fine. It was interesting and I am not sorry I read this book. I just couldn't quite get into Munson's life story.
I have never been in the author's shoes, so maybe, I just couldn't get my brain around her life. How do you patiently, very patiently wait out your husband who wants to leave you and your family? Munson's plan worked for her.
I am not sure who to recommend this book to. I would hope that any husband and wife with marital problems would go to therapy and maybe read this book.
lhollis's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Her message resonated with me. The rantings didn't bother me.
karnaconverse's review against another edition
3.0
A read that reminds us that we're responsible for our own happiness.
In this memoir, Munson writes honestly about the effect her husband's words, "I'm not sure I love you any more," had on her. Not only does she meet his declaration with strength and grace, but she discovers that she is the source of her own happiness.
The book is, in essence, a journal of the four to five month period in her and her family's life.
In this memoir, Munson writes honestly about the effect her husband's words, "I'm not sure I love you any more," had on her. Not only does she meet his declaration with strength and grace, but she discovers that she is the source of her own happiness.
The book is, in essence, a journal of the four to five month period in her and her family's life.
dahlface's review against another edition
5.0
A great book about the trials and tribulations of finding peace in middle-age and learning that the path of least resistance is the one that will set you free...
niniane's review against another edition
1.0
Terrible writing. The author alludes to the pain of being unpublished for years. I can see why she got so many rejection letters. The writing is horrific.
sundaydutro's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
dogmombod's review against another edition
2.0
Barely made it through the first few chapters. Someone posted a review describing the author of this memoir as “insufferable,” and that pretty much sums up my thoughts as well.
Forced myself to finish the book. Revised rating from one to two stars because parts of the writing aren’t terrible. Still cannot stand the author and her lack of insight, or her husband and his lack of consideration, but I guess that’s why they’re together. I will never understand how/why this book was a beat-seller.
Forced myself to finish the book. Revised rating from one to two stars because parts of the writing aren’t terrible. Still cannot stand the author and her lack of insight, or her husband and his lack of consideration, but I guess that’s why they’re together. I will never understand how/why this book was a beat-seller.