'The Story of a Marriage' by Andrew Sean Greer

You would think life should be simple. We are born, we grow and develop into the person we were designed to be. Most of us grow up in families and trust what we see, know and hear. Our families and environments shape us. As we age and learn more about ourselves, one would tend to think that life and experience would become more certain.

But how does it often turns out that we are mistaken? For some of us, the longer we live the less we know about ourselves and the ones we count on. Things of certainty can often crumble and cause us to turn inward, take the blinkers off and study our lives and loves more deeply.

"We think we know the ones we love."

And, this is the case for Pearlie...the main protagonist for 'The Story of a Marriage' by Andrew Sean Greer.

Novel Tea 'n Pages book club members are currently reading this book and will be meeting on Wednesday evening, 7 July 2010 at 7:30pm to discuss the intricacies of life and love and Pearlie's world.

If you are reading this and would like to become involved, new members are always welcome. Leave a message for Deb via comments and she will send you details.

But, until then -

Happy reading...