I’ve been following Dr. Garland’s blog for a very long time and from the quality of her content and the perspectives she offers on her blog, I knew that her book, “The Unhappy Wife“, would be a worthwhile read.
I was not disappointed.
To be honest, I read Dr. Garland’s book twice – the first time on my long flight to Hawaii and then a second time while lounging by the resort pool. I was totally engaged on both reads.
The stories presented by Dr. Garland provide truth-based experiences through the voices of a number of diverse women – experiences that are deep, thought-provoking and make you think about your own (past) relationships.
This book is smooth and easy read that packs a lot of punch.
Without giving away too because you should read it for yourself, I will say that though every story will resonate with you, there will be at least one that will stand out from the rest for you. “Gina” was the one that definitely caught my attention the most – I could truly feel her fear.
Don’t let the title fool you – you don’t need to be married to read this book. Whether you are married, dating, happily single, or thinking about jumping back into the dating pool, the love lessons in this book are a good reminder for ALL of us. And if you dig a little deeper into yourself, you’ll see that the lessons can easily be extrapolated into the other areas of your life.
No matter your experiences, past and/or present, this book is a good reminder that (1) putting your needs first, especially as a woman and trusting your instincts are NOT selfish acts; and (2) allowing yourself to be disrespected in any way, shape or form is a way of disrespecting yourself.
I would highly recommend this book to all who need to a reminder that they are worthy of love and respect but that they must give themselves both first.
Support a fellow blogger by ordering your own copy of “The Unhappy Wife” here from her website or on Amazon.
You can also find Dr. Garland’s other other publications here.
M
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THANK YOU MARQUESSA!!! You have been too generous with your reviews here and on Goodreads. Side note: I didn’t even realize people had been reviewing on Goodreads! I was pleasantly surprised 🙂
I also really like that you say, “Don’t let the title fool you – you don’t need to be married to read this book. Whether you are married, dating, happily single, or thinking about jumping back into the dating pool, the love lessons in this book are a good reminder for ALL of us.”
One of my challenges has been to convey this very point. I know people read the title and think they already know what it’s about, or think I’m on some male bashing vibe, when it’s quite the opposite. I wrote this book out of love for women and their well-beings.
Thanks again!
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You are welcome K! You DO know that you have a series to complete, right? Unhappy husbands. A book for teenage girls based on lessons told by from now adult women, single women and the red flag men to avoid…just putting it out there.😉
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Omgosh! I’ve heard this is an expectation 🤔
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Haha. You opened that door and will have to walk through…☺
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Marquessa, your post does present the book as an interesting read. I will, of course, look for it.
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Great review, Marquessa! K’s book is working its way up my TBR!
Um…who did you say was next? 😮😮😮
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YOU Queen!
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Bravo to one of my favorite bloggers supporting the work of another of my favorite bloggers! This makes me happy.
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Hey, hey, hey! THANK YOU!!!
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Reblogged this on K E Garland and commented:
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 😉
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My pleasure!😙
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A wonderful review and wow, not only reward once but twice! That is one solid endorsement. I like the fact you emphasise that is book is relevant to everyone…
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It is relevant on so many levels! You read it too!
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I’m definitely going to!
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👍😚
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This is such a good review Marquessa. I just started reading my copy and will probably finish it tonight. Were it not for being so exhausted I think I could have finished the same evening I began reading it.
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It’s fantastic. Will you post a review across the platforms when you are done?
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Sure.
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