THE GOOD WIFE by Stewart O'Nan Unabrided 8cds GRIPPING!

THE GOOD WIFE by Stewart O'Nan Unabridged 8 audio cds listened to only once bought new $69.95 What if you woke one morning to a phone call from your husband telling you he was in jail? What if the charge was murder? Would you stand by him even after he were convicted? These are the questions Patty as the "good wife" Her husband Tommy is convicted of a crime and sent to prison for a LONG time. In the beginning Patty's belief in her husband's innocence seems painfully naïve. Patty's mother thinks she should just give up and divorce him, much less continue to appeal his conviction. Patty is determined to raise their son Casey in such a way that he does not reject his father. She struggles with herself, her own feelings of being robbed of a "normal" married life through no fault of her own. She struggles financially - working class women are all too familiar with the kinds of jobs that Patty has to take to pay basic living expenses. She succeeds in maintaining a relationship with Tommy, despite the many obstacles put in her way by the criminal justice system. Prison life is a plodding, dehumanizing, living hell for the inmates. Visits from family, or from friends are often the only bright spots in an inmate's bleak and miserable existence. At times I would have loved to grab Patty and shake some sense into her. But then she proves me wrong in my opinions. You have to really respect and admire this girl even though her choices of totally loyalty and dedication to her husband behind bars. This is a well written story and I will be looking for more of Stewart O'Nan novels. Combined postage of two items from my list will only cost $5.50 for both.