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Each of
them deals with Evan’s feet in their own way. Elie by throwing himself into
his work, and Anne by joining a support group of parents whose children have
clubfeet. As their medical journey continues rather than growing closer Anne
and Elie might be growing apart.
Each parent
has lust in their hearts, and they have to learn to cope with this lust and
the effect it potentially has on their marriage. I do believe that as the
story progresses they begin to feel the strain of trying to make Evan
perfect, and how that has affected their marriage. Whether or not the
marriage can be saved remains to be seen.
In
Harmony, Joanna Goodman opens her characters to deep explorations of
their emotions and commitment to their marriage. I believe that as you read
you’ll see growth in the characters, but also the mistrust that might easily
destroy a marriage is laid before readers’ eyes.
As I read
Harmony I felt as though this might be the story of anyone who
has children, and not merely a work of fiction. I was unsure what I would
think of the story, as I was worried I’d be getting a book that I consider
to be “heavy reading,” but I found myself unable to put down Harmony
until the last page was turned. Reviewed by Sandi
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