Review of Deceit

[Singer Karen]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Divorce can be a really tough thing to go through, but sometimes it is necessary, if not for anything, for the sake of your children. When push comes to shove, both couples would fight to gain custody, and most times the woman also has the advantage due to her primary role as a caregiver. However, I know an author who chose to fight for his right to his children, and this book chronicles his challenges. Deceit: A True Story of Domestic Infidelity and Betrayal with Salacious Details Recorded by Wiretap by Vernon Baumrind is a book that takes us through the author's life in marriage, from his wife's infidelity to his quest for custody of their children. 

There's so much to like about this book. The author doesn't shy away from sharing his personal story, but he waits for his children to mature before writing about them. Such a gesture makes me respect him more because it is not easy to have gone through all that and still keep a cool head. From Vernon's writing, I could tell that he genuinely loved her, despite what she had done. I might say it funnily, but this book has made me scared of male gynecologists, and knowing how they always make the father wait outside while they work is making the situation more funny and scary. 

In terms of criticism, I have nothing to say about Vernon's writing style. Everything he pours out here is unique content, and why wouldn't it be? After all, it's someone's life we are reading about, isn't it? I found no errors in this book, so I guess that's another positive side to it. The book is flawless in its editing. 

I rate this book five out of five stars for its exceptional content. I believe married people will have a thing or two to learn from this book, so I am recommending it to them. 

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