Questions About A Beautiful, Terrible Thing: A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal

by Jen Waite (Goodreads Author)

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I am curious--I'd like to know the differences in understanding, liking, and evaluating this book among people who have been in similar situations vs. those who have not. Is there any way to get this info from GoodReads?

Sarah Jarrett I've just written my review of this book. I too survived a sociopath. It was gut wrenching opening some old wounds to read this, but in the end I was …moreI've just written my review of this book. I too survived a sociopath. It was gut wrenching opening some old wounds to read this, but in the end I was left cold. Her memoir seems so self serving and dark. It's a real shame as having a book that recounts the horrors while also providing 'hope' and inspiration to survivors would have been so much stronger. Perhaps waiting a few more years to write it after surviving would have provided her with that perspective. But regardless, kudos to her for trying to bring light to an all too familiar subject.(less)

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Any profanity or inappropriate scence? Thanks.

Kim There is some profanity, though I'd argue it's justified. Also, there are a few sexual scenes, though not particularly detailed.…moreThere is some profanity, though I'd argue it's justified. Also, there are a few sexual scenes, though not particularly detailed.(less)

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is this a first novel by this author?

Amanda Yes, it is. She came out with her second book 'Survival Instincts' a little while ago.…moreYes, it is. She came out with her second book 'Survival Instincts' a little while ago.(less)

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Is this based on a true story?

Sandra It IS a true story; it's a memoir, not a novel.…moreIt IS a true story; it's a memoir, not a novel.(less)

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Just finished this, did anyone read in the book what became of the money she invested in the Thirsty Owl restaurant ?

Maureen That question in my mind kept returning. And is the Thirsty Owl still in business?

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