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Releasing Gillian's Wolves
— published 2011 — 3 editions |
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Raising Wild Ginger
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Releasing Gillian's Wolves (Literature & Fiction)
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Thirty years ago Gillian married Jack Sach, now a United States Congressman. Through the years she’s remained faithful. He hasn’t. Ever. She cooks to soothe herself and others, cares for her mother-in-law and her gardens, sneaks off to the studio to explode with angry paintings and tries to keep Jack’s dalliances secret. As she nears fifty, her friends think she should leave but she lingers, bound by inertia and fear of the effect media coverage of a divorce would have on her family.
Gillian shares a trust fund with Edward, her gay neighbor and best friend. Over the years, in support of Gillian’s marriage, the trust bankrolled Jack’s many successful campaigns. Not particularly interested in politics, Gillian survives by ignoring everything outside her kitchen, garden and studio. Edward has his own ragged past filled with bad relationships, drugs and alcohol. Through the course of a summer, Gillian’s marriage continues to deteriorate while Edward’s life finally starts to improve. He’s sober, stable and has found life-changing love with Sam, a Biology professor at the local university. Their happiness shines a stark light on Gillian’s loveless marriage. Finally, when Gillian meets Jack’s latest conquest, twenty-year-old Ashley, she’s forced to confront the rot at the core of her relationship. She travels to Amsterdam where she meets the intriguing sculptor Luke. Perhaps it is not too late for happiness.
Releasing Gillian's Wolves comes out 8/1/2011 from Bats in the Boathouse Press
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I'm happy to have you as a Goodreads friend! Don't know how often I'll get around to adding to the list, but I've read a no. of books on yours and agree with you on some but not others. For example, I loved Memory Keeper's Wife, but got really annoyed at Bel Canto. Didn't care much for Red Tent. Felt about the same as you about Water for Elephants, couldn't see why it was such a big hit.
Anyway, looking forward to sharing lists!
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