Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the Jill at Breaking the Spine. So let me introduce you my Can’t Wait Wednesday #79 pick! Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf.
Length: 416 pages.
Genre: Biography, Autobiography & Memoirs
From The Publisher:
A captivating memoir that tells the story of one woman’s experience of joining a community of army wives after leaving her New York City job—a profoundly intimate look at marriage, friendship, and today’s America.
When her new husband joins an elite Army unit, Simone Gorrindo is uprooted from New York City and dropped into Columbus, Georgia—a town so foreign she might as well have landed on the moon. With her husband frequently deployed, Simone is left to find her place in this new world, alone—until she meets the wives.
Gorrindo gives us an intimate look into the inner lives of a remarkable group of women and a tender, unflinching portrait of a marriage. A love story, an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, and a bracing tour of the intractable divisions that plague our country today, The Wives offers a rare and powerful gift: a hopeful stitch in the fabric of a torn America.
Why I’m Excited to Read The Wives:
I love a story of friendship and the relationships that form out of a common need. I also appreciate the sacrifices women make every day to support their husbands and look forward to reading about Simone’s transition to life as an army wife in a new city.
Recent Editions of Can’t Wait Wednesday:
Can’t Wait Wednesday #78 – Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez
Can’t Wait Wednesday #77 – The Finders Keepers Library by Annie Rains
Can’t Wait Wednesday #76 – The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
Jody
This sounds like it is going to be very good, Jodie. I look forward to your review. Have a fantastic day 🤗
thathappyreader
You too Jody!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
My Dad was career Army and we actually lived at Fort Benning, Georgia for a year. There’s nothing like the bonds formed between military families. Excellent choice, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
I’m sure you have a unique perspective Jonetta.
Barb @ Booker T's Farm
Wow, definitely sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing.
thathappyreader
Thank you Barb!
sjhigbee
Military wives are heroic, anyway – this sounds like a lovely story.
thathappyreader
I agree Sarah!
Carla @ CarlaLovesToRead
I’ve not seen this one around, Jodie, but it sure sounds interesting. Great choice. I will be on the look out for it.
thathappyreader
I hope you enjoy it Carla!
Literary Feline
This does sound like it will be good. My mom was a military wife and although my dad didn’t go away for long periods of time, moving around frequently and having to constantly adapt to new people and places brought its own challenges. I hope you enjoy The Wives when you read it, Jodie!
thathappyreader
That must have been so challenging. Thank you LF.