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Marilyn's willingness to recognize such qualities where others may be inclined to overlook them is consistent throughout the novel. Her nuanced approach to life encourages her to look for deeper explanations. Whereas her friend Paulette says all men "seem to go a little nuts after they hit their forties," Marilyn tries to fathom her husband's difficulties instead of just dismissing him as a head case. Her willingness to listen inspires him to be candid, and, tentatively, a genuine conversation begins.
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This is only the 2nd book by Terry McMillan that I've read, and I loved it. Marilyn is a strong woman whose life is spiraling into a different direction than she'd planned. She is looking back on the years she gladly spent as a wife and mother and resenting that her life was put on hold for so long. Her children are grown and out of the house, but her mother-in-law has moved in. Her husband is going through a mid-life crisis simultaneously, which greatly complicates things. Her own mother is displaying alarming signs of Alzheimer's. Her only sister is struggling with drug problems and trying to raise two little children. Her first husband has moved into the neighborhood, and girls, he is looking good!
Through all of Marilyn's struggles, her loving character shines through. She is a nurturer and she nurtures everyone around her. Throughout the book, we are wondering if Marilyn can rise above these circumstances. Can she learn to nurture herself? When a tragedy in the family occurs, we see Marilyn's great strength and watch as her great capacity for love pulls her---and those around her---through.
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