The Three Weissmans of Westport

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3weissmansby Cathleen Schine
Cathleen Schine
I love Cathleen Schine.  (Love Letter, The New Yorkers).  Her books have
heart, as well as a glint of steel in their eyes.  She sees her
characters foibles, but she doesn't judge them or make fun of them.  And
oh, what a pleasure to read a book about women in their fifties.  The
central story is about a divorce. Joseph, the patriarch at 78 tells
Betty, age 75 that he is leaving her.  Of course, it turns out there is
another woman involved. But, the story is actually a long meditation on
marriage, and what it is to be a woman.  The plot encompassees the
effect the divorce has on Betty, and her two 50 year old daughters.  And
thereby hangs a tale.  I think, if you are of a certain age, it will
resonate with you.  In the end...it leaves you thinking about the
meaning of the journey we're all on together.Cathleen Schine

I love Cathleen Schine (Love Letter, The New Yorkers).  Her books have heart, as well as a glint of steel in their eyes. She sees her characters foibles, but she doesn't judge them or make fun of them.  And, oh, what a pleasure to read a book about women in their fifties. The central story is about a divorce. Joseph, the patriarch at 78 tells Betty, age 75, that he is leaving her.  Of course, it turns out there is another woman involved. But, the story is actually a long meditation on marriage, and what it is to be a woman.  The plot encompassees the effect the divorce has on Betty, and her two 50-year-old daughters. And thereby hangs a tale.  I think, if you are of a certain age, it will resonate with you.  In the end, it leaves you thinking about the meaning of the journey we're all on together.