Linda K. (Alafair) reviewed on 1/3/2010 + 45 more book reviews

Dani Shapiro read an excerpt of this memoir on "This American Life" on NPR. I found it enlightening for women who have involved themselves with toxic men and cautionary for those who make a choice to embark on this journey. But...her story is much more than this. It is a journey of redeeming oneself by finding inner strength to deal with what life hands us when we least expect it while coming to grips with those inner demons that keep us stuck. This book is, in some sense, a tough read and you who have made similar mistakes know who you are. For those who have lived the moral high ground in their lives, Shapiro's story may seem self-serving and whiny. No matter our individual perspectives, when we read about someone who finally made good choices in their life, can we not help but feel good for that person?

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