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Building A Home With My Husband: A Journey Through The Renovation Of Love (2009)

by Rachel Simon(Favorite Author)

3.36 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0525951202 (ISBN13: 9780525951209)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Dutton Adult

review 1: My favorite of all of my friend Rachel's books. At first it felt voyeuristic, this intimate look into the lives of two people I've known for many years. Then as each chapter unfolded I found that what I wanted was a method for having more dialogue with the author or other readers. Really thought provoking, I will likely return to this book again as different chapters of my own search for a purposeful life open.
review 2: Rachel Simon's tender memoir, Building a Home with My Husband, is not something you should rush through, or read in small doses. It's one of those books where you want to set aside a good block of time, curl up in your favorite chair, and savor a leisurely read.Any couple that has survived a home renovation can attest to the utter chaos that... more ensues during that process, putting the best of relationships to the test. As Rachel and her husband forge through the process of blueprints and paint chips and deal with finances and insecurity, long-buried feelings bubble to the surface, as Rachel begins a journey of self-discovery and renewal.The problem with home renovation is that time will not stand still while we choose doorknobs and install flooring. Rachel's world beyond the doors of this home spins on. Work pressures, siblings, parents, and friendships must be tended to and nurtured. Things go wrong and plans go awry in home renovation and in life. How we choose to deal with those circumstances determines the final outcome.It's not really about the house. Building a Home with My Husband is about trust and compassion. It's about love and acceptance. It's about attempting to understand the complexities of the human spirit. It is about, as the title suggests, building a home.Beautifully written!Now it looks like I'm going to have to pick up a copy of Rachel's first memoir, Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey. less

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