Nobody's written here in a long time, but I am thinking about a particular genre of books these days ... Under the Tuscan Sun (what a franchise she has created!), An Italian Affair, and Eat, Pray, Love. There's anoher book I love, though, that connects with these, but isn't about a woman finding herself in Southern Europe. It's called Drawn to the Rhythm: A Passionate Life Reclaimed and it's about a Mom who finds passion one day, driving along in her car with her three kids. You can read the excerpt about the revelation that changed everything here.
This woman finds her life's passion and when her husband tries to make it very difficult for her to pursue it, it becomes clear the she is not in a marriage where it is safe to grow; there is no support. A friend gave this book to me when I was in a marriage that wasn't good for anybody -- but it took me a couple of years before I was ready to read it.
The writing is rich in detail; sometimes it's a difficult story to deal with. I think you'll like it, though. She grew up in Colorado, too, I think... so that's another link to us.
Enjoy!
