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So Much for the White Picket Fence: A Memoir

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So Much for the White Picket Fence gives an intimate and gritty look inside a long-term marriage. The author shares her journey of letting go of the fantasies and idealized portrayal of the perfect marriage and family life. The author comes to terms with life's unfairness through several dramatic life experiences---the loss of a young love, birth of a handicapped son, another son's addiction, and her husband's affair. She writes openly about the pain and lessons she learned and the impact each of these had on her family members. Her story touches on all the universal emotions-love and hate, loss and fulfillment, fear and courage, joy and sorrow, trust and betrayal. A thread of hope weaves through its pages, giving inspiration to anyone dealing with disappointment, disillusionment, or despair. The author's book depicts in vivid detail that over time and with love you can get through anything. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Waldenhouse Publishers, Inc.; 1st edition (December 11, 2020)


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 1266 KB


Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled


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    • A page turner, worth you time
My wife read this book. She suggested I would enjoy it. I looked at the title and said “really”? You think I would like a book that from the cover was certainly geared toward women? And, from the early reviews was a self help book? So, I said naw, not for me. Obviously, I did read it, and was surprised how enthralling and poignant it was. Ms LaGraff expresses herself with a writing maturity that I couldn’t believe it was her first. She easily conveys her life story with ease that immediately takes the reader along with her. ( I grew up in the rural south also). This is not a rags to riches story. No horrible parents. No poverty to overcome. That being said, she dealt with tragedy’s and circumstances that most readers have never experienced. No spoiler alert here. She details her thoughts and feelings with amazing grace ( no pun intended) . Look, just get the book. It’s not long. It’s certainly a page turner. You won’t regret letting Ms LaGraff tell her story of loss, heartbreak, betrayal and joy all in a short 350+ page book ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021 by C. Woff
    • Reflection of a Life Journey
Being at an age of my own self reflection, I found Karen’s memoir to be heartfelt with an underlying theme of determination and resilience. She shares the most intimate details of her life struggles. Karen writes in a way that allows her readers to feel like they are walking beside her and witnessing her life events. Her expressive details of both sorrow and joy pull you in and hold your attention to the end. I started reading her journey and was so captivated that I didn’t want to put it down. I finished reading it in three days. It’s a sincere, from the heart reflection of her life and I’m glad she chose to share it with us. I will be recommending her book for my book club. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021 by Lisa M
    • A life well lived
"So Much for the White Picket Fence: A Memoir" by Karen Campbell LaGraff takes the reader on a spell bound life journey filled with emotion and promise. Her upbringing has prepared her to deal with the losses and successes she encounters, by relying on the love and acceptance of both family and friends. Ms. LaGraff brings the reader along on her journey as if a partner in the story rather than as a spectator. By the end of the book, which is definitely a page turner, lessons have been learned on how to give one's best to those we have chosen to love, regardless of what circumstances may accompany those relationships. This is a book to be cherished and reread. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021 by KG Case
    • Well-told memoir holds interest, provides food for thought, perspectives for living
It’s tough to tell a lifelong tale and hold a reader’s interest, but Karen LaGraff makes it look easy. We’re right there in the moment with her for each high and low, yet without losing sight of the overarching theme(s) of the book. She’s able to do that through her unsparing honestly and ability to let us walk in her shoes and see ourselves in her life stories and observations. Whether you are a warrior of life trying to find your way, a frustrated writer wondering how you will manage to tell your story, or needing perspective on your own personal journey, you’ll enjoy reading White Picket Fence. You’ll also be rooting for Karen and, hopefully, for yourself. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021 by Drew Plant
    • Life can be messy, a good read!
Being in the same age group and coming from the Appalachians I guess we all dreamed of white picket fences and living happily ever after. Karen is a very good story teller and pulls you in as she opens up to tell us her story. She takes us with her through heartbreak, growing pains, marriage, challenges of raising a family and death of aging parents. But it’s not all bad there are happy times as well. It’s life and it’s never all rosy and sometimes messy but Karen puts it into words and shares her life with us. I recommend, a good read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021 by Idyjones
    • Good book
A friend suggested I consider "So Much for the White Picket Fence" as a possibility for our book club. The title intrigued me so I decided to read at least the first fifty pages. Once I got to that point, there was no stopping. Starting with her story of her first true love, this author's life has had its share of ups and most definitely downs. She doesn't ever try to come off as a "victim," but faces her challenges with more strength and courage than most of us possess. It's a journey that will enrich and inspire all of us who have searched for our own white picket fence. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021 by Thorsmama
    • Inspiring. A very personal story bravely told.
It is important to read this book, not expecting a literary masterpiece, but anticipating a personal story told with honesty and courage. The author bravely relives the multiple challenges she faced as she recounts years of navigating through difficult family relationships, determined to protect those she loved. Her story is told openly with heartfelt emotion. It is an important book because it courageously exposes issues that are not uncommon in modern families, but primarily because it provides an inspiring story of determination, resilience, and grace. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021 by Sarah
    • You will laugh, you will cry, and you will have hope as you feel her every emotion!
I'm that person that has several half read books on the nightstand. NOT this one! I read it in 3 days! It's captivating the way Karen LaGraff takes you along every twist and turn of her life's journey while sharing authentic raw emotion. Having only dealt with one of the major life struggles covered in her journey, I'm in awe at her resilience and determination to live a well lived life! For anyone feeling the least bit "woe is me", you need to read this book for a good dose of perspective and you will be inspired! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021 by Lynne Allenspach

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