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As reviewed by New York Times best-selling author Ellen Tanner Marsh.

Love and its discontents is the subject of this gripping, torn-from-the-heart account of a relationship made in heaven that quickly heads for hell. Debut author Brennan Pearl, Jr. opens up his life to show us an intimate, unflinchingly honest account of his relationship with Caroline, a supposedly single woman who turns out to be married.

At first glance, Caroline is everything Pearl wants. She’s beautiful and smart and seems to adore him as much as he adores her. But there is more to Caroline than meets the eye, and her manipulative lies are about to ruin Pearl. Indeed, when he learns the truth about her marriage his health soon deteriorates, even as Caroline’s behavior drives him to seek a court order against her and her husband. Things go from bad to worse, and in despair Pearl begins to write a diary even as he attempts to rescue himself. Only in this way does he gain perspective and begin to heal.

One of the few books about the perils of dating written from a man’s perspective, this deeply felt story is guaranteed to touch a chord in many lives. Spiritual and compassionate, Pearl has now learned what constitutes a good relationship, and his advice is clear-sighted and profound. Whether readers are in this same kind of tormenting relationship or have just removed themselves from one, Pearl’s book speaks eloquently of the dangers of loving unwisely. Half Married, Half Separated and Half Crazy A True Story About the Secrets Desperate Housewives Keep marks the debut of a talented new writer and is exactly the kind of book you’ll want to buy extra copies for to give to friends.

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