Review of Deceit

[Soshell Williams-Witter]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Deceit" by Vernon Baumrind.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Deceit is a nonfiction book. Vernon Baumrind, a successful businessman and father of two living in North Carolina, shares his story of living in turmoil with a spouse who cheated with her gynecologist. She was stuck under the gynecologist's control, defying all else, and did not even know it. Or did she? In his book Deceit, the author shared his experiences, the challenges he faced in gaining custody of his daughters, whom he loved so much, and he bared his emotions for his readers to understand what he was going through. The book gives insight into his day-to-day life as well as enlightens us on his wiretapping legal precedent-forming case with all the juicy details that the wiretapping uncovered.

I found this book to be relatable. The author was honest about his feelings, what was happening to him, and how he dealt with it. The events were so appalling that it may be hard to believe it is a true story, but the author described his feelings so vividly that I could see the truth in his words. I like that he was honest and didn’t hold back, no matter how hard or messy the situation was. I also liked how determined he was to achieve what was right for his children, no matter how hard it felt.

I rate Deceit by Vernon Baumrind 5 out of 5 stars. It was honest, appalling at times, but encouraging that there is hope and a person does not have to stay in an unhealthy situation for fear of losing their child or children. It was professionally edited, and I found no errors in my reading.

I recommend this book to adults in unhealthy marriages or situations who need encouragement from someone who has been through a similar situation and emerged with results in his favor.

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