The Sunday Morning Wife (Peace In The Storm Publishing Presents) (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I had a very strong reaction to this book. So much so that my first review did not meet the review guidelines. So I'll try again.My biggest issue with the plot was the fact that Yolanda is an abused wife who counsels other abused women to leave their bad situation but she won't leave hers. Yolanda is college educated, has the means and support to leave her husband, does not have any kids and yet she feels the need to stay in her abusive relationship just to keep up with appearances??? If someone in Yolanda's position can't/won't leave, how are others less fortunate suppose to leave?Yolanda's husband was very one dimensional. Yes, he saw his father abuse his mother, but his anger/hatred for Yolanda was just too much.Also Andre falling for Yolanda after two dates and already having a ring to propose to her was a big pill to swallow.This book really needed a professional editor. There were too many typos, grammatical errors, and transition errors. As a founder of a nonprofit that advocates on the behalf of women and children survivors of domestic violence – I was eager to read The Sunday Morning Wife. Rice does not disappoint.Yolanda Clarke wakes up each day to mental, physical and emotional abuse from her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke. He is adored by his congregation as most pastors are. However, he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing and the only person who knows is his wife, his mistress and Andre, the man who becomes his wife’s lover.Timothy has a secret that no one knows until an unfortunate occurs. Not only does Yolanda suffer abuse from her husband but also from a few church members who sees Yolanda as being a ‘Jezebel’.The book suffers from small editing issues. The story line also quickens from one scenario to another which left me with unanswered questions. I found myself revisiting past chapters to make sure I did not overlook parts of the book.Rice exposes a silent issues in the church. The facts that she adopted for the book were accurate and she gave an eye opener for those who may read the book and going through an abusive relationship.Overall, the book was good.I would recommend to those who are in abusive relations, women’s groups for a candid discussion and teens.
What do You think about The Sunday Morning Wife (Peace In The Storm Publishing Presents) (2010)?
A good book on domestic violence and forgiveness.
—BritzMarcelle
