A MARRIAGE FABLE: Tales of Finnegus Boggs, Lessons from a Marid Djinn—Andrew and Mary Kindle Edition https://www.amazon.com/MARRIAGE-FABLE-Finnegus-Lessons-Djinn-Andrew-ebook/dp/B0BM46CKFS
- ASIN : B0BM46CKFS
- Publisher : Entropy Press (November 10, 2022)
- Publication date : November 10, 2022
- Language : English
Jeri Cafesin is a bestselling author of modern, 'genre-diverse' fiction filled with complex,
compelling characters so real they'll linger long after the read.
Her debut novel, REVERB hit#1 in KDP Contemporary Romance and #4 in Amazon's Best Sellers Rank.
Other works include the 'novel memoir' DISCONNECTED, an "exquisitely honest view" of women's societal roles in 1992 L.A., and today Fractured Fairy Tales of the Twilight Zone, Volume 1 is a collection of fantastical, edgy short
stories with lessons that will stick for life. More of Jeri Cafesin's books including new releases can be found on Amazon.
A Stanford entrepreneurship educator, and recent empty-nester of two gorgeous, talented, spectacular kids, Jeri lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, on the eastern slope of the Oakland hills, with her husband/BFF, and a loudmouthed, big-eared Shepherd pound-hound. Find her at jcafesin.com to read more about her new releases.
About the Book:
Andrew Wyman is a successful lawyer whose work takes precedence over his wife and
two children over a 20-year marriage.
His wife Mary becomes frustrated with him for not getting more involved with the family they raised together, especially his lack of love and concern for her and his inattention to their teenage son, and his falling grades.
But, Andrew Wyman sees himself as a provider. He brings home the paycheck and looks into their every need financially. He believes that is enough love and attention showered on his family.
He hires a therapist, Mr. Boggs to counsel his wife. In one of the sessions, after his refusal to see things from his wife's perspective, she asks for a divorce. She leaves him a note, sends the kids to his sister's house, and goes to stay with a friend.
Then, the strangest thing happens when he gets back home after the therapy session. A genie in the form of Mr. Boggs becomes his unmasking.
The genie unveils the struggles of another family who is undergoing the same situation. Andrew Wyman realizes how wrong he was and makes a conscious effort to redeem himself with his wife and children.
Shobana's Note:
This story with a whimsical touch is reminiscent of what a lot of families face in modern times. Often family life suffers neglect in the chase for power and money. The short story is well-written and I recommend it as a good read.
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