Wife Goes on

by Leslie Lehr

After years of plodding through a humdrum marriage, all the while feeling that life - real, exciting & satisfying - was out there somewhere. Diane is finally free to explore what's next, even if it means starting over with a mountain of debt, two kids, and an inexplicable sense of optimism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758222416
• ISBN13: 9780758222411
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 307 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Must read this funny, inspirational book!!

Leslie Lehr has created a captivating, beautifully-written story of love, friendship and hope for the future. Set in Los Angeles, it tells the story of four dissimilar women in failing/failed marriages who meet by chance. After sharing many poignant moments, a heartwarming, supportive friendship develops. Together, they learn how to survive the heartache and ultimately, live that happy ending. Ms. Lehr brilliantly intertwines the lives of these four women to bring them together. Amusing antics provide many laugh-out-loud moments. Her surprizing choice for the womens' business venture was a clever, amusing addition! This charming story serves as a wonderful inspiration to all women learning how to persevere and move on towards a new beginning. I really loved this extremely entertaining page-turner. I could easily understand and relate to these amazing women in many ways. Also, this wonderfully engaging story served as an excellent reminder of the necessity and importance of female friendships. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you and your friends grab a copy of this book and start reading!!

From S. Krishna's Books

When I first heard about Wife Goes On, I thought it sounded like a fun, light-hearted book. I knew it would deal with divorce, a weighty issue, but I expected it to be an easy novel to read. I was definitely right, but I also found a lot that I wasn't expecting within the pages of Wife Goes On. Anyone who reads my reviews on a regular basis knows that I love books about women coming together and forging friendships, regardless of the reason. I like getting to know each of the characters through their own eyes, as well as through the voices of the other characters. I loved the way Lehr connected the different characters in the book. At the beginning, I'd be reading Diane's story, cursing the woman who bought her house from under her and cheering at the bottle of wine she stole from the house before leaving it. Then, a few pages later, I'd be reading Annette's story, cursing the woman who stole a bottle of wine from Annette's new house. It took time for me to make the connection that these were two different sides of the same story. It really is telling that I sympathized with each and every character in the book. Lehr writes each of these women very well; the reader roots for each and every one of them, even when their happiness seems to be a zero-sum game. I have to say that my favorite character was Diane. I love the metamorphosis she went through after her divorce; it definitely serves as an inspiration to women everywhere! So what was I not expecting about the novel? The sex. Not so much man-woman sex, but the tools a woman can use to...service herself. It's actually a big part of the book. I found it surprising at the beginning, but as I got into it, I definitely found the whole thing amusing. It's not graphic, and it's actually used as a business opportunity in the book (can't say much more or I'll spoil it!). It's definitely not dirty, but if the idea makes you uncomfortable, this book might not be for you. I really enjoyed Wife Goes On; despite the rather familiar 4-women storyline, the book is refreshing and original. A huge thank you to author Brenda Janowitz for putting me in touch with Leslie, and thank you to Leslie for sending me Wife Goes On to review!

A good read--whether or not you are a member of the "divorce club"

Wife Goes On is a story about four women who suddenly find themselves facing the big D word and how they accept reality and move forward with their lives. This novel will make you laugh with joy and cry with compassion and realize that, yes I've been there, or that you completely understand. Diane is a mother of two. Her husband's gambling habit has led them to bankruptcy and unfortunately, divorce. Lana had a very public breakup with her Hollywood husband and ended up having to change her name. She tries to remove herself from the public eye by buying and running a furniture store. Annette is ironically a divorce attorney whose husband leaves her for another man. Then there is Bonnie, a former homecoming queen and mother of two who lives with an abusive husband. Fate works in mysterious ways. The four ladies meet by chance in Lana's furniture store and soon find themselves looking to each other for support, insight and favors. They quickly realize that divorce isn't the end of the rainbow, but a chance to move forward and live again. With the support and strength of one another, Bonnie finds the courage to leave her abusive husband and Lana finds strength to make a comeback of a lifetime. Diane learns that life can be so much more than what her dull marriage gave her, and Annette finally sees the light. Genuine and plucky characters full of depth and inspiration, seamless writing and abounding with emotions, Wife Goes On hits the nail on the head for divorce. These women will inspire you and make you realize that divorce isn't the end of your world, but just a bump in the road. Leslie Lehr will weave her web and entangle you in her story. A member of the divorce club myself, I was pleasantly surprised! Armchair Interviews agrees.

A Must Read!

This book is a must read for anyone who's ever been in a relationship. It's a funny and touching story about the bonds of four women that are created during their divorces. It is empowering and breaks the stigma that surrounds divorced women. This book does for divorced women what Sex In the City did for single women in their 30s.