Wilson Lewis, a middle-aged estate attorney, realizes his thirty-year marriage is failing after he forgets his wedding anniversary. His wife, Jane, has grown emotionally distant, prompting Wilson to seek guidance from his father-in-law, Noah Calhoun. Following Noah’s example of lifelong devotion, Wilson spends a year planning a surprise ceremony for their daughter’s wedding that doubles as a renewal of his own vows. He shifts his daily priorities from his legal career to small acts of service and intentional romance to prove he has changed.
This book serves readers who enjoy domestic dramas and stories about maintaining long-term commitments. It appeals to people interested in the mechanics of rekindling intimacy after the initial spark of youth has faded. Readers walk away with a perspective on how consistent effort and attention to a partner’s needs can repair a fractured relationship. It provides a blueprint for using nostalgia and shared history to build a new foundation for a couple’s future together.
Practical, inward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
