Author

Publication

2004-04-06 - Scribner

Language

English

Word Count

56,000 words, Guess

Page Count

224 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivewife00megw
  • ISBN-100743456661
  • ISBN-139780743456661
  • Better World Books9780743456661
  • Open LibraryOL7950403M

Classifications

  • LCCPS3573.O56
  • DDC813/.54

Description

On the eve of her husband's receipt of a prestigious literary award, Joan Castleman, who has put her own writing ambitions on hold to support her husband, evaluates her choices and decides to end the marriage.

First Sentence

THE MOMENT I decided to leave him, the moment I thought, enough, we were thirty-five thousand feet above the ocean, hurtling forward but giving the illusion of stillness and tranquility.

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