Published: Nov. 08, 2012
Words: 64,816 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780980794359

Short description

‘Not just for you’ are the dismissive words hurled down the phone to Breeze, a recently deserted former wife of 28 years as she begs her ex husband/best friend to help her understand the lies and deceit of his infidelity and subsequent abandonment. The author relates this true story with her usual intimate and honest reflections and page turning style.

Extended description

‘Not just for you’ are the dismissive words hurled down the phone to Breeze, a recently deserted former wife of 28 years as she begs her ex husband/best friend to help her understand the lies and deceit of his infidelity and subsequent abandonment.
The author relates this true story with her usual intimate and honest reflections and page turning style. Unlike many novels there is no glib glossing over of the madness this type of abandonment can create.The pain and confusion of marital breakdowns are explored in depth with a clear contraindication for those urging ‘Get over it!’ If we could we would but it takes time - lots of time!
This is, however, ultimately a story of hope and courage in adversity. Of the many painful, crazy and strange ways that traumatic events are processed until sanity returns in a new better, wiser way.
As a counsellor herself, Breeze’s story has potential wisdom for broken hearted people everywhere.
Incorporating the desperate, comic and poignant .. (Read more) ‘Not just for you’ are the dismissive words hurled down the phone to Breeze, a recently deserted former wife of 28 years as she begs her ex husband/best friend to help her understand the lies and deceit of his infidelity and subsequent abandonment.
The author relates this true story with her usual intimate and honest reflections and page turning style. Unlike many novels there is no glib glossing over of the madness this type of abandonment can create.The pain and confusion of marital breakdowns are explored in depth with a clear contraindication for those urging ‘Get over it!’ If we could we would but it takes time - lots of time!
This is, however, ultimately a story of hope and courage in adversity. Of the many painful, crazy and strange ways that traumatic events are processed until sanity returns in a new better, wiser way.
As a counsellor herself, Breeze’s story has potential wisdom for broken hearted people everywhere.
Incorporating the desperate, comic and poignant search for a new partner in the ‘Singles” dating market and through some disastrous new relationships this book will not disappoint.
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Tags

marriage, hope, sexuality, recovery, divorce, mythology, infidelity, francoise, trauma, self worth, great story, jewell, single dating, woman biographies

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Review by: Wendi James Davis on Jan. 12, 2013 : (no rating)
By no means your typical “He done me wrong” tale!

In a raw and flowing narrative Breeze tells us how she went through the full gamut of emotions when abandoned by her husband, lover, best friend and father of their two children - after 28 years of marriage!

Approaching her 50s, the resulting self doubt, hurt and anger on discovering she has been left for a younger woman send Breeze down a rocky road of recovery from loss of self-esteem, loneliness, hurt, anger, suicidal thoughts to acceptance, inner growth and emotional maturity.

To reestablish her self-esteem and persona she tries the Singles game, meeting a series of dull to colorful contenders, gradually growing stronger, over-coming her loneliness and pain to understand she was in no way to blame for husband’s abandonment and finally being at peace with herself and leading a vibrant, happy life.

Studded with humor and some uniquely Australian expressions, this is a wonderfully inspiring read written by a woman who has laid her soul out to bare and so brutally honest one can only admire her for having turned one of the cruelest of life’s betrayals into a learning curve to reach emotional maturity and become a happy, autonomous woman.

Highly recommended to men as an education and definitely to women – to younger women as part of their own education and – to older women - as a story we can all relate to in some way and can learn from!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Tam Brown on Jan. 06, 2013 :
Yes, this is a story about a breakup of a marriage. But it is also so much more than that.

For those of you, who have sadly been through a relationship split, it may resonate with you in many ways.

If(like this reader)you have not(yet!)experienced the shock and pain of a split, you may find it incredibly candid & powerful in is page turning ability to capture you into the very being of the author character. I was consumed with wanting to know 'what happened next ?'

Every relationship split has its own tale. This is no different yet it is so different. There are more than a few twists in this surprising dissolution of a marriage. There are also plenty of 'non relationship issues' broadening its appeal.

Do take the time to ponder the very well chosen brief song lyrics so beautifully hinting at the next chapter's contents. Reflect on the aptness of the ascribed mythological character names.

But, do be prepared to perhaps find yourself drawn into the pages, shouting 'yes' 'no' as the engaging author character takes you on a bumpy,raw,lively,humourous,thought provoking journey with plenty of optimism, which may or may not have a happy ending...you will want to find out !
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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