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Douglas Petersen, a man of mild manner and quiet humor, finds his world on the brink of collapse when Connie, his wife of nearly three decades, announces she wants a divorce. The timing couldn't be worse. Connie has planned a month-long family tour of Europe's capitals, a chance to immerse their moody seventeen-year-old son, Albie, in the world's greatest art. Against his better judgment, Douglas clings to the hope that this grand tour might be the very thing to rekindle their marriage and forge a connection with Albie, a son who has always felt like a stranger.
Narrated with endearingly honest, slyly witty, and achingly optimistic observations from Douglas's point of view, this is the story of a man desperately trying to rescue the relationship he cherishes. From the cobbled streets of Amsterdam and the famed museums of Paris to the canals of Venice and the sun-drenched beaches of Barcelona, Europe comes to vivid life. Amidst breathtaking art and ancient wonders, Douglas grapples with the regrets of a life spent between youth and middle age, navigating the intricate relationship between heart and head.
As this landmark summer unfolds, Douglas experiences a powerful awakening. Will this be his last summer as a husband, or the moment when he turns his marriage, and perhaps his entire life, around?
Publication date
January 1, 2014
Amazon rating
4/5
Print length
400
Language
English
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
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