Simply an amazing book! Gone is a story about marriage, family and finding yourself. Cathi has done a remarkable job of character depiction - they seem so real, I can imagine them living next door. What a nightmare for any woman to think your husband has run off with the babysitter!
Gone is told from both points of view, Eric's and Eve's. Although the pace is slow, it's intricacies are the foundation for the instability of the marriage and how Eve and Eric work on not only trying to save their marriage, but to save a bit of their souls.
Eve is a nutritionist and it really was a bit overboard in that aspect with all of her advice, but I found most of it educational. The dialogue, thoughts and actions of their two children seemed real, as they and Eve move on with their lives without Eric. I actually hated to see it end. Cathi writes with such openness, perception and tenacity. With middle age starting to creep upon me, as well as the idea of my kids moving out in the next year or two, I could easily relate to many issues within this fantastic tale. If you haven't read anything by Cathi Hanauer yet, you've been missing out!
Gone is told from both points of view, Eric's and Eve's. Although the pace is slow, it's intricacies are the foundation for the instability of the marriage and how Eve and Eric work on not only trying to save their marriage, but to save a bit of their souls.
Eve is a nutritionist and it really was a bit overboard in that aspect with all of her advice, but I found most of it educational. The dialogue, thoughts and actions of their two children seemed real, as they and Eve move on with their lives without Eric. I actually hated to see it end. Cathi writes with such openness, perception and tenacity. With middle age starting to creep upon me, as well as the idea of my kids moving out in the next year or two, I could easily relate to many issues within this fantastic tale. If you haven't read anything by Cathi Hanauer yet, you've been missing out!
