This Friday’s review of The Unhappy Wife comes from Marquessa! She and I began our blogs at the same time, two years ago. I think we met in Blogging 101 and have been supporters of one another ever since. Check out her blog! She’s an amazing fiction writer, who will have you waiting for her next installment about Alejandro š
I really have been overwhelmed with joy and filled with gratitude about the number of WP bloggers who’ve read and chosen to write reviews of The Unhappy Wife! Here’s another from Pam over at K. Phoenix. She writes romance-erotica stories that you might enjoy š Be sure to check out her site!
Today’s review of The Unhappy Wife comes from someone that many of you might already follow, my girl Kelley, over at Gray Suede! Her site is super positive in terms of raising Black consciousness. Thanks again Kelley! I appreciate the support š
As you all know, Iām not the best at book reviews, but I had to do it for my fellow blogging sister, Dr. Garland. She is beautiful, intelligent, honest and inspiring. When reading her posts, I often come away with a handful of golden nuggets and a new perspective, so supporting her new book was kind of a no brainer. Although Iām not married, engaged and never have been, Katherin promised that Iād gain something fromĀ The Unhappy Wife. And I did. Absolutely.
I read The Unhappy Wife inā¦
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Sometimes the best Book Reviews are by people who don’t do book reviews for a living š Thanks to my girl over at fabulouswithglitches for wearing a T-shirt, posting to Twitter, ordering The Unhappy Wife, reading it, and writing this heartfelt review! Much appreciation luv!
…then there was that time I wrote a book and my new friend I met through blogging felt inspired to create half a Haibun. Ta Mek! I certainly appreciate it š Who’s Thom? You gotta get a copy of The Unhappy Wife and find out š
The two bedroom apartment and the job I had were because of Thom. We built a life together: eating breakfast, driving to work, eating lunch, returning home, eating dinner. His reliable presence smothered me.
But the alternative was to return home.
āNow, will you marry me?ā
Why not, I thought.
loveās blind artisan
stokes furnace, raisingĀ ashes
thirstās empty vessel
brimmingĀ in complicity
Madame Peleās dormant wrath
TankaĀ inspired by an extract fromĀ The Unhappy Wife, by Dr K E Garland. The book is a fictionalised account of the real lives of 12 women who are/were in unhappy marriages, and includes an afterword by relationshipĀ coach Anita Charlot. The extract is from Chapter 4, capturing the world of one of the āvoicelessā wives. I am currently reading myĀ paperback copy and loving theĀ insight into the characters and unique circumstances that have caused the dysfunction in each relationship. Kathy has done a greatā¦
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. WordPress bloggers are some of the MOST supportive people I’ve never met. This post is no exception! Although he’s not a book blogger, Tareau not only ordered The Unhappy Wife, but also read and commented. Check out his favorite story and stay tuned for my upcoming series of conversations centered on each wife’s story. Thanks again Tareau!
Ok, the last book I read was called āThe Unhappy Wifeā by Dr. K.E. Garland.Ā It was a very informative look into the mindsets of Women from the Midwest and the South, who have been abused, cheated on, and used. All of these women either had to overcome something or someone to leave their husbands or forgive their husbands. I would like to highlight a few things from this amazing book.
Miss Sharleneās story started in 1977. She Married 5 times in her lifetime and she explains in depth what happened with each marriage. The most powerful quote Iāve heard in a long time was this.
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Special thanks to Book Blogger, Tania over at Life According to Tania for review #2: āļøļøāļøļøāļøļøāļøļøāļøļø If you’ve written a book, go check out her blog and guidelines. She squeezed my genre in, so I especially appreciate this review.
I know no one expected me to be back again, so soon. But I am and I have another book lined up to review (along with plenty more!). I was lucky enough to received an ARC of The Unhappy Wife by K. E. Garland. So, Iām just going to jump right into it.
Author: K. E. Garland (Get it here)
Genre: Womenās Fiction
Synopsis:
Twelve women share one thing in common ā the quest for being happily married to the men they chose; however, each one finds herself in an unexpected marital predicament. Inspired by real events and told from each womanās perspective, these short stories are firsthand accounts detailing the realities of marriage well after each woman said, āI do.ā.
Review:
So, again, this is a little different than the books I usually read as this is a collection of short stories. However, they were very good storiesā¦
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Last month my friend over at 1000hoursleft conducted this wonderful interview. Check it out and check out kegarland.com to pre-order the eBook or order the paperback!
Cover image and photograph courtesy of K E Garland, used with permission.
Dr. Katherin E Garland (writer/ academic / blogger / my friend) has just published The Unhappy Wife, a book of short stories based on the real lives of 12 women in marital discontent.
The closest Iāve come to marriage is having a partner who is a wedding photographer. With or without the ring, however, relationships have their ups and downs: sometimes they work; sometimes we invest in the work to make them work; sometimes we walk away; and sometimes, we remain ā unhappily.
Over the weekend, Kathy and I chatted about her book, the writing process, and insights on love and relationships.
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Visit my author site: www.kegarland.com. Paperbacks are available now.
K E Garland 