The Runaway Wives by Karen King

 πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–/5


The Runaway Wives by Karen King is a wonderful, heartwarming, encouraging and endearing story about learning to stand up for yourself. Dee and Babs have been best friend since their school days. As Dee’s 60th birthday approaches, instead of surprising her with a lovely vacation in Portugal, her husband chose to go golfing with his buddies at a resort there. Meanwhile, Babs’ husband has recently retired and has stubbornly decided to sell their house and move to Spain; with or without her. Fed up with their husbands, the two women packs their bags for a one-week holiday in Cornwall, staying at a lovely seaside cottage. While visiting healing places, Cornwall works its magic on Dee and Babs as they become engrained into the community, making friends, participating in village life and contemplating their futures. In spite of their husbands' demand to return home, both women face their own anxiety and indecision over what best to do next; stay or do their husband’s bidding. Whichever they decide, this trip empowered them, allowing them to both be happy in the end. 


A wonderfully written story that showcases the strength, compassion and tenacity of the older generation and that it’s never too late to take a chance, try something new and enjoy the life you deserve. A heartwarming and empowering read that I highly recommend.

 

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