Strangers by Belle Burden
I read this book in just a few days because I could not put it down. It’s about the author’s sudden end to her marriage of 20+ years during the pandemic. It poses the question of whether we truly know the people we love and what it feels like when the reality you believed in suddenly falls apart.
What stood out to me most is how raw and unfiltered her storytelling is. She doesn’t write to villainize her husband, but instead allows the reader to form their own perspective. As someone who has disconnected from a long-term relationship and also been completely blindsided by the end of one, so much of this felt relatable. She captures the confusion, grief, self-doubt, and questioning that can happen when gaslighting is involved.
The book also speaks to accepting things we may never fully understand. Personally, I struggle with this. I thought it was beautifully written. I’d love to hear others’ thoughts.