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A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal
Jen Waite
Biography & Memoir / Psychological Realism / Relationships
Synopsis
Jen Waite's life seemed picture-perfect: a loving marriage, a new home, and a newborn daughter. But shortly after giving birth, she uncovers a web of lies that reveals her husband is living a double life. Written with the pacing of a psychological thriller, this candid memoir captures the shock of betrayal, the process of unravelling deception, and the arduous journey back to rebuilding self-worth and independence.
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Discussion
Bring these to the table
Prompt 01 · A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
“How does the alternating "Before" and "After" structure impact the narrative tension?”
Prompt 02 · A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
“How does the author convey the concept of gaslighting and cognitive dissonance in real time?”
Prompt 03 · A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
“What role does support from family and community play in Jen's recovery process?”
Prompt 04 · A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
“How does this memoir reframe the traditional narrative of relationship endings?”
Prompt 05 · A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
“What key takeaways regarding intuition and trust resonated most with you?”