Diane Pomerantz
Autor de Lost in the Reflecting Pool: A Memoir
Obras de Diane Pomerantz
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- Obras
- 1
- Miembros
- 27
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- #483,027
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- 4.3
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- 4
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- 2
When she finally realizes she has to leave, she still hopes for reconciliation but Charles is so far gone that there is no hope to regain what she once thought they had. I like that once she determined to leave, she had the support of friends and her father (Poppy.) Her father was super great. Though he was not in the story long, he is a tower of strength. He does what has to been done for his daughter and her children. The children were also supportive of her. There were some shaky times but when they finally leave and get to their new home, life changes drastically. They are in a neighborhood with other kids and they have a different childhood then. As I read the story I did not get very emotional as she is going through Charles' behavior and the cancer but towards the end with Poppy I bawled. I appreciated the young doctor who was with him and gave Diane such words of encouragement and inspiration.
The writing is so wonderful that I was absorbed into the story. I appreciate that she wrote it as a memoir and not a novel. The impact of it was strong. This is a definite read for everyone whether you are in a marriage like this or not. I learned so much.… (más)