5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book Therapy. We all Need It., September 24, 2010
By chefchick - See all my reviews
This review is from: Therapy: A Novel (Paperback)
A good read always makes me feel better. "Therapy - A Novel" made me feel good. I've never been a fan of therapy or therapists. I've really only been to therapy once, during my divorce. The therapy here, in the novel, consists mainly of stories from Barbara's life; her childhood, married life and motherhood experiences.
Somehow I think I gleaned a little therapy for myself in reading Barbara's story. Her voice, and the very vivid memories she has of her family, and her experiences as a young woman and mother, were so well-written, touching, funny, and for me, so relatable.
I enjoyed this book because it surprised me too. It held no cliches.
I read a great deal and many times I can predict what will happen in a novel. But Barbara's life, like my own, is totally unpredictable. The best part, rather than merely soul-searching, or going on some stupid eat pray love roadtrip, and accepting the lousy slump of her life, (like I think most people, especially women are expected to do), she makes drastic changes, grabs life by the balls, and finds more happiness.
This is not a self-help book, I never read that crap.
I get my therapy from unexpected sources, great song lyrics, a special sunrise, something sweet my kids say, like a pill in jelly, this book.
This is a blog about me and what prompted me to write THERAPY:A NOVEL. It is also an interactive blog and I want your comments. If you've had therapy, have you had experiences like Barbara has in the novel? What do you think of Barbara? Is she someone you can admire? Why or why not?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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