Therapeutic Misadventures: A Narrative Memoir - Softcover

Schaefer, Martha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1480801690 ISBN 13: 9781480801691

Publisher: ArchwayPublishing, 2013

Synopsis

In 1978, Martha Schaefer set off on a four-year adventure around the world with her new husband, a rising oilfield executive. As an expatriate corporate wife, Martha's main responsibilities were to find happiness and be supportive of her husband's career. But as the couple traveled and made homes in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, Martha chaffed against traditional roles and began to pursue her own definition of purpose. In her memoir, Martha chronicles a unique journey through letters, photos, and journal entries that poignantly illustrate her struggles to find happiness amid the demands of her husband's career and the increasing fragility of her marriage. As she details her eagerness to immerse herself in new cultures, nurture her thirst for adventure, and build a professional career, Martha presents a realistic, intimate view into a daily life intertwined with not only episodes of terror and the sorrow of a disintegrating marriage, but also ancient beauty and cultures that taught her to believe in the enduring goodness of humanity and the strength of self. Therapeutic Misadventures shares the unforgettable story of one woman's journey through love, dreams, and delusions as she learns valuable life lessons and uncovers her true identity.

About this title

About the Author:

Martha Schaefer shares her New Hampshire home and surrounding woods with her Chinese shar-peis, cats, horses, and an abundance of wildlife. Inspired by her bookshelves full of journals, she currently blogs about life after fifty. This is Martha's first book. Visit her online at marthaschaefer.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: ArchwayPublishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1480801690
• ISBN 13: 9781480801691
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290