I agree with all of the reviewers who thought this book contrived and sophomoric. I finished it in order to discuss it at a book group otherwise would have left it on the shelf or traded it in. I would love to discuss this with the author herself to find out what in the world she was trying to share? Her ability to use a big word now and again? Her anger seeping out about her own betrayals in life? Was there a story? A focus? This appeared to be several English writing assignments put together in a book.I only gave it one star because 0 stars was not an option. Save your time and money for good writing and a good read.