Husband and Wife
Leah Stewart
3.5*
"In this new novel by the celebrated author of The Myth of You and Me, a young mother discovers that her husband's novel about infidelity may be drawn from real life."
"Wise, funny, and sharply drawn, Leah Stewart's Husband and Wife probes our deepest relationships, the promises we make and break, and the consequences they hold for our lives, revealing that it's never too late to step back and start over."
This story is about a 35 year old mom and wife named Sarah Price, whose husband has just published a novel titled 'Infidelity.' Little did she know, the book was based on fact, and her husband's confession turns her world upside down. Coming to terms with her husband's affair forces Sarah to reexamine their relationship and take a closer look at the person she has become in the process of getting married and having children.
This story really resounded with me because I am also a thirty-something mom and wife, and so I understand how easy it is to lose yourself in those roles. When you have so may other people (kids, husband) depending on you to take care of them, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs and desires. The story itself was a bit depressing, due to the subject matter, but I identified with it and it made me think about my own life, and that made it a more personal read for me.
2 comments:
I have been trying to find a book related to a "couple/marriage" for my 2011 reading challenge. I think I might just pick this one up. How many stars would you rate it? I also know what its like to lose yourself after marriage and children...
Mimi, I rated it a 3.5 out 5 stars. I liked the story; it was an interesting read, but it didn't captivate or inspire me. I would recommend in on merit of being an easily relatable and relevant story, but don't expect it to blow you away.
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