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#120: June 23, 2011, 11:31:04 AM
I've been meaning to do this for awhile. 

I'm interested in creating a book list of NOVELS that have an element of midlife crisis or transition in them.  I recently read two that I really liked so I'll share them here.  If there are more that anyone knows of please share.  I have always been an avid reader but since my H's MLC I have had a hard time with FICTION in particular.  NOt quite sure why...maybe too many triggers...maybe my life has enough drama that I can't handle other drama...I don't know but these books were nice to read.

Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe- Jennie Shortridge

The Tenth Circle-Jodi Picoult
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#121: June 23, 2011, 01:41:13 PM
Thanks for starting this.
I am a fan of Jodi Picoult but have not read that one yet.  I'll have to put it on the list!
I don't have any recall of books about this but I'll keep thinking.
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#122: June 28, 2011, 12:55:47 PM
Just finished reading this book about a psychologist who has an affair, they D and then after 1 year the reM.   Has anyone read it?  I found it to be very helpful understanding the WS thinking.  It reads like a novel getting dialogue from both sides of M.

Would love to hear of any other observations on this book!
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#123: June 28, 2011, 01:34:20 PM
Trying to find now. Just looked on my local library site but they don't have it . Guess I am running to Barnes and Nobles. I did see a link where the authors were just on a morning talk show around June 11 2011. Might want to look at it. The book sounds very interesting. Heading out now to get it  :) Good thing I am a fast reader.
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#124: June 28, 2011, 02:03:03 PM
 Too funny I was going to say "I'm going to Barnes and Noble" but I thought you guys would think I was possessed.  Then Good4You says she's RUNNING to Barnes and Noble.   LOL 8)   
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#125: June 28, 2011, 03:14:22 PM
Is this the web site you're talking about?

http://www.surprisedbylove.com/our-story/
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#126: June 28, 2011, 06:23:00 PM
Their story was featured on a new series of the OWN network called UNFAITHFUL stories of betrayl.  There is a couple posts on this thread if you are interested.


http://mlcforum.theherosspouse.com/index.php?topic=3228.0

Edit - RCR was on this show,new link needed- OldPilot
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#127: June 28, 2011, 06:25:34 PM
Ok ran out and bought the book. Going to start reading it tonight once I finish packing. It looks to be a very good book . Once I finish reading it I will glady pass it on to anyone here who wants to read it. I can just send it thru media mail -it's not expensive.
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#128: July 01, 2011, 09:18:05 AM
any reactions to this book?
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#129: July 02, 2011, 07:05:45 PM
First let say I am writing this on my cell phone so excuse any errors .
I loved the book. Wonderful to read both sides of the story at once. Dr jay was horrid in his behaviour but julie kept her cool . I don't know how she did it but I definitely could learn a lot from this  book. I enjoyed reading the turmoil he was goung through.
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