Frustratingly binge-worthy
For fans of Glass Castle, I finally have one for you. Over the years I’ve been disappointed by the various books compared to Glass Castle. Its one of my all-time favorites, so quite understandable that its hard to measure up. One of the things that I loved about Jeannette Walls story was her acceptance of her family, maturity and growth as a human from her life trials. I have a hard time with bitterness and grudges. Its quite powerful and encouraging to see a person move past these trials, only to be stronger and wiser.
Adrienne Brodeur’s story infuriated me, just as Walls story had. I wanted to slap the mother and shake some sense into her. This is a most definitely a case of parent and child roles reversed. Adrienne was the nurturer and Malabar was in need of nurturing. At the age of just 14, Malabar chose to use her daughter as an accomplice to her long running affair, thus acknowledging that Malabar was indeed first priority and lacked appropriate boundaries. The fact that Adrienne went along with it cemented her need for a connection with her mother, even if it was at the cost of her morals. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about this story in the end having a passionate hatred and sensitivity towards infidelity but I can see that the author acknowledges this now and indeed is determined to change the cycle. I have hopes that Adrienne is on her way to leading a happier life.
This was a very quick book that will certainly bring about many emotions. Those that are sensitive towards infidelity take note and tread lightly. It hit me hard especially as the spouses were both dealing with medical issues and thus made me think about my own insecurities after having battled breast cancer and losing a breast.
Overall, I’m glad I decided to give this one a go. It emotionally challenged me and that in turn allowed me to share some of my own insecurities.
Adrienne Brodeur’s story infuriated me, just as Walls story had. I wanted to slap the mother and shake some sense into her. This is a most definitely a case of parent and child roles reversed. Adrienne was the nurturer and Malabar was in need of nurturing. At the age of just 14, Malabar chose to use her daughter as an accomplice to her long running affair, thus acknowledging that Malabar was indeed first priority and lacked appropriate boundaries. The fact that Adrienne went along with it cemented her need for a connection with her mother, even if it was at the cost of her morals. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about this story in the end having a passionate hatred and sensitivity towards infidelity but I can see that the author acknowledges this now and indeed is determined to change the cycle. I have hopes that Adrienne is on her way to leading a happier life.
This was a very quick book that will certainly bring about many emotions. Those that are sensitive towards infidelity take note and tread lightly. It hit me hard especially as the spouses were both dealing with medical issues and thus made me think about my own insecurities after having battled breast cancer and losing a breast.
Overall, I’m glad I decided to give this one a go. It emotionally challenged me and that in turn allowed me to share some of my own insecurities.