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Review of Deceit v. Deceit
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deceit v. Deceit" by Vernon Baumrind.]
Deceit v. Deceit by Vernon Baumrind is a non-fiction book written with the hopes of revealing valuable lessons. Vernon Baumrind recalled a pivotal moment where he played with his two children in the backyard of his home one Wednesday afternoon. It was at that moment that it suddenly dawned upon him that his wife was cheating on him with her gynecologist, their neighbor, Dr. James Ewing. Four days prior, his wife, Linda, shocked him with the revelation that she doesn't love him anymore and that they should sleep in separate bedrooms. Like a puzzle, it seemed to have perfectly fit why she asked him to come home early from work on Wednesdays to look after the kids while she did "shopping," the same day that the gynecologist's medical office was closed to patients. As he recollected the pieces of the puzzle, he bolted into his home to check if her diaphragm that the gynecologist prescribed for her was still in the bathroom cabinet; however, to his dismay, the diaphragm case was empty. He succumbed to his sudden urge to drive down with his kids to Dr. Ewing's office, where his suspicions were confirmed. From the back of Dr. Ewing's medical office building, he saw his wife walking down the steel staircase. That day, he had to make one of the most important decisions of his life. He could either confront them at that very moment and unravel all the emotions he felt, or he would have to cope with the gruesome task of pretending that he knew nothing, creating deceit over deceit until he did whatever it took to gather enough evidence that would allow him to secure custody of their children.
The book is filled with powerful expressions, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the emotions that Mr. Baumrind felt during the different scenes that took place. I commend the author for his bravery in sharing the shuddering recollections of the past. Even though this is a nonfiction book, Mr. Baumrind does an excellent job in relating the story in a way that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. I also appreciate the psychological explanations that were given during the narrations. The author comes across as a very mature individual with an understanding persona. I'm also impressed by the editing quality of this book, as I managed to notice only three grammatical errors and no typographical errors.
There is nothing I dislike about this book. I believe it to be beneficial and eye-opening. I, therefore, rate Deceit v. Deceit[i/] 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who has experienced infidelity, whether it is the perpetrator or the victim. This is a helpful story to gain awareness, as the author has stated: "Awareness is power!" and "knowledge gives us power to exert some control in our lives." There are quite a few narrations of sexual profanities, so it might not be suitable for sensitive readers.
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Deceit v. Deceit by Vernon Baumrind is a non-fiction book written with the hopes of revealing valuable lessons. Vernon Baumrind recalled a pivotal moment where he played with his two children in the backyard of his home one Wednesday afternoon. It was at that moment that it suddenly dawned upon him that his wife was cheating on him with her gynecologist, their neighbor, Dr. James Ewing. Four days prior, his wife, Linda, shocked him with the revelation that she doesn't love him anymore and that they should sleep in separate bedrooms. Like a puzzle, it seemed to have perfectly fit why she asked him to come home early from work on Wednesdays to look after the kids while she did "shopping," the same day that the gynecologist's medical office was closed to patients. As he recollected the pieces of the puzzle, he bolted into his home to check if her diaphragm that the gynecologist prescribed for her was still in the bathroom cabinet; however, to his dismay, the diaphragm case was empty. He succumbed to his sudden urge to drive down with his kids to Dr. Ewing's office, where his suspicions were confirmed. From the back of Dr. Ewing's medical office building, he saw his wife walking down the steel staircase. That day, he had to make one of the most important decisions of his life. He could either confront them at that very moment and unravel all the emotions he felt, or he would have to cope with the gruesome task of pretending that he knew nothing, creating deceit over deceit until he did whatever it took to gather enough evidence that would allow him to secure custody of their children.
The book is filled with powerful expressions, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the emotions that Mr. Baumrind felt during the different scenes that took place. I commend the author for his bravery in sharing the shuddering recollections of the past. Even though this is a nonfiction book, Mr. Baumrind does an excellent job in relating the story in a way that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. I also appreciate the psychological explanations that were given during the narrations. The author comes across as a very mature individual with an understanding persona. I'm also impressed by the editing quality of this book, as I managed to notice only three grammatical errors and no typographical errors.
There is nothing I dislike about this book. I believe it to be beneficial and eye-opening. I, therefore, rate Deceit v. Deceit[i/] 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who has experienced infidelity, whether it is the perpetrator or the victim. This is a helpful story to gain awareness, as the author has stated: "Awareness is power!" and "knowledge gives us power to exert some control in our lives." There are quite a few narrations of sexual profanities, so it might not be suitable for sensitive readers.
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