the stuff that never happened

I bought this book as it intrigued me that it had the same cover as another book I have read.

Odd, no? You would think there are underpaid workers somewhere researching these things.

On to the book. I read this while traveling. Alone. I liked some of it, but really try to stay away from books promoting adultery. I did enjoy the book, and it was refreshing to see a couple trying to put themselves back together and make their relatiionship work after an affair has taken place, but there was still much justifying of the adultery. Just not my cup of tea.

The book is well written and the relationships were well-constructed. And Ms. Dawson did accurately capture our less than fine selves. I thought she did a good job showing how a small fight can become a huge mess, without trying.

I also really liked how our real selves can be hidden from those we love as we make their lives smooth and polished. Seeing the grown child handle the discovery of hte mother as a human was well written.

Not a waste of time. But not a good use of my time, either.

books read: 4