| The Precious Life Contributor(s): Parker, Che (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593092105 ISBN-13: 9781593092108 Publisher: Strebor Books OUR PRICE: $11.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: "A seemingly happy and stable marriage spirals out of control in a hailstorm of hurt and betrayal. " Vivid and raw, full of the consequences of terrible actions done in the name of love, "The Precious Life" documents the unraveling of a marriage that, on the outside, appeared to have everything it needed to remain stable. Joshua and Kathryn have settled for underachieving careers and a comfortable suburban lifestyle, coasting through life without any risk or adventure. But when secrets emerge about Kathryn's past, and a tragic accident sends the couple wheeling into grief, Joshua breaks away from their sheltered home and begins to fashion a second life for himself, brewing with anger, resentment, and, eventually, hatred for his wife that culminates in a murderous desire. In its unflinching examination of the human condition, "The Precious Life" takes readers on a bumpy ride through the life of a couple on the verge of collapse. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - Erotica |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008937809 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.3" W x 8" (0.35 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A seemingly happy and stable marriage spirals out of control in a hailstorm of hurt and betrayal. Vivid and raw, full of the consequences of terrible actions done in the name of love, The Precious Life documents the unraveling of a marriage that, on the outside, appeared to have everything it needed to remain stable. Joshua and Kathryn have settled for underachieving careers and a comfortable suburban lifestyle, coasting through life without any risk or adventure. But when secrets emerge about Kathryn's past, and a tragic accident sends the couple wheeling into grief, Joshua breaks away from their sheltered home and begins to fashion a second life for himself, brewing with anger, resentment, and, eventually, hatred for his wife that culminates in a murderous desire. In its unflinching examination of the human condition, The Precious Life takes readers on a bumpy ride through the life of a couple on the verge of collapse. |
Contributor Bio(s): Parker, Che: - Che Parker is the author of The Tragic Flaw. He has worked as a crime and politics reporter and staff writer covering national health care and Capitol Hill hearings. He lives in Pennsylvania. |