Review of Deceit
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Review of Deceit
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deceit" by Vernon Baumrind.]
Deceit By Vernon Baumrind
Deceit by Vernon Baumrind is a very good book, and I give it five out of five stars. I like this book very much because it takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions from beginning to end, and you learn many lessons along the way. The author said he wrote the book because he hoped it would be helpful. Indeed, it is, as it brings to light serious issues. I also appreciate the fact that the book is an engaging read and the author's vocabulary is extensive. I did not find any negatives with this book; it is a well-written version of an experience the author had.
Betrayal is always unkind, but when it is committed by those closest to us, it is painfully crushing. The author came to the realization that his wife, the mother of his children and the love of his life, was having an affair with her doctor, of all people. His marriage was at stake, but equally, if not more importantly, the future lives of his children were also in jeopardy. The writer did not crumble; he could not afford to.
I felt sad with the author as he felt sad for his innocent children and hopeful with him when he left the door open for the possible restoration of his marriage and family after a disguised, calculating predictor entered and wreaked havoc. As the author said, "he was in a fight for his life." He quickly got on top of the situation and worked to gather evidence that would paint a picture and prove what he and his children were enduring. I like that, admittedly, the author said he had missed a lot of signs that an affair was going on. He was just being honest.
What is commendable is that the writer sought to have the "third party," the medical practitioner and his friend, held accountable for his actions. He was dragging a noble profession through the mud, and it is scary to think that this book is not a work of fiction. Again, the author is to be thanked for sharing with the world his personal story. There was an attempt to vilify him for exposing the intimate details of many an adulterous conversation that was electronically recorded. I applaud him for his efforts, which also included installing the device himself.
Indeed, I did feel compassion for the author's wife, who at no point had the scales fall from her eyes, which would have allowed her to see the true core of her outside lover, as well as what she had become and what she was losing because of her poor choices.
The most shocking thing for me in this book was the lies the cheating couple told. Thankfully, poetic justice never fails, and a number of people came forward to say they too were wronged by the doctor.
This is a really good book.
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Deceit
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Deceit By Vernon Baumrind
Deceit by Vernon Baumrind is a very good book, and I give it five out of five stars. I like this book very much because it takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions from beginning to end, and you learn many lessons along the way. The author said he wrote the book because he hoped it would be helpful. Indeed, it is, as it brings to light serious issues. I also appreciate the fact that the book is an engaging read and the author's vocabulary is extensive. I did not find any negatives with this book; it is a well-written version of an experience the author had.
Betrayal is always unkind, but when it is committed by those closest to us, it is painfully crushing. The author came to the realization that his wife, the mother of his children and the love of his life, was having an affair with her doctor, of all people. His marriage was at stake, but equally, if not more importantly, the future lives of his children were also in jeopardy. The writer did not crumble; he could not afford to.
I felt sad with the author as he felt sad for his innocent children and hopeful with him when he left the door open for the possible restoration of his marriage and family after a disguised, calculating predictor entered and wreaked havoc. As the author said, "he was in a fight for his life." He quickly got on top of the situation and worked to gather evidence that would paint a picture and prove what he and his children were enduring. I like that, admittedly, the author said he had missed a lot of signs that an affair was going on. He was just being honest.
What is commendable is that the writer sought to have the "third party," the medical practitioner and his friend, held accountable for his actions. He was dragging a noble profession through the mud, and it is scary to think that this book is not a work of fiction. Again, the author is to be thanked for sharing with the world his personal story. There was an attempt to vilify him for exposing the intimate details of many an adulterous conversation that was electronically recorded. I applaud him for his efforts, which also included installing the device himself.
Indeed, I did feel compassion for the author's wife, who at no point had the scales fall from her eyes, which would have allowed her to see the true core of her outside lover, as well as what she had become and what she was losing because of her poor choices.
The most shocking thing for me in this book was the lies the cheating couple told. Thankfully, poetic justice never fails, and a number of people came forward to say they too were wronged by the doctor.
This is a really good book.
******
Deceit
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
