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Tumbling Stones by Carol Clark Roberts is the compelling story of a woman who finds the strength to reclaim her life-and her self-worth-after a shattering betrayal.
Book Description:
Anne Rockford has it all. A handsome husband, a secure marriage, and three wonderful teenage children. But her world tumbles into a nightmare of secrets and lies when she receives a shocking letter: Anne's husband, a popular and respected professor of Romantic Poetry of the 19th century, has seduced not only her best friend but numerous other young women. In the aftermath of this appalling discovery, lives are lost, reputations are ruined, and Anne's own life is threatened. On the coast of California, Anne gathers, tumbles, and polishes beach rocks-one of her hobbies-and muses that, like the rocks crashing into each other in the tumbling drum, some people come out of the process of life's buffeting cracked open by hidden pressures. Others are chipped at the edges, leaving raw surfaces, and still others turn out as clear and lovely as gemstones. Along Anne's painful journey of discovery and healing-as she learns the stories of the damaged women and gains unexpected champions-she encounters all three kinds. Tumbling Stones is the compelling story of a woman who finds the strength to reclaim her life-and her self-worth-after a shattering betrayal. In the aftermath of this appalling discovery, lives are lost, reputations are ruined, and Anne's own life is threatened. On the coast of California, Anne gathers, tumbles, and polishes beach rocks-one of her hobbies-and muses that, like the rocks crashing into each other in the tumbling drum, some people come out of the process of life's buffeting cracked open by hidden pressures. Others are chipped at the edges, leaving raw surfaces, and still others turn out as clear and lovely as gemstones. Along Anne's painful journey of discovery and healing-as she learns the stories of the damaged women and gains unexpected champions-she encounters all three kinds. Tumbling Stones is the compelling story of a woman who finds the strength to reclaim her life-and her self-worth-after a shattering betrayal
In this story of betrayal and heartbreak we are introduce to the Rockford's a seemingly normal and loving couple but Phil has secrets that Anne soon learns about. Anne is a woman who seems to have it all a family, nice house and a loving husband who is a professor of romantic poetry however not everything is as it appears. Anne learns of her husbands infidelity and must soon make hard choices. With counseling to help Phil with his issues Anne soon learns things about herself including whether or not she can rebuild her life. This book has a few twist and turn that will surprise you as will the character of Anne.
I found the book to be enjoyable and was very interested in how it played out. If you like contemporary fiction and want a good book for the summer then this is your book. I really enjoyed it and am glad i read it.
