WEDDING TOASTS I'LL NEVER GIVE

Author Ada Calhoun narrates her meditation on marriage--what occurs AFTER the wedding--with all its messy imperfections. Calhoun's reflections are an extension of her wildly popular NEW YORK TIMES essay "The Wedding Toast I'll Never Give.") She delivers her commentary on the pain and pleasure of married life in a candid, straightforward style. As she weaves her own intimate vignettes of married life with insights from experts, it's meaningful to hear these stories and insights in her own words. Taking aim at the myth of happy-ever-after marital bliss and instead offering a more grounded portrait of the actual ongoing work involved in long-term partnerships, Calhoun's voice is steady, thoughtful, and unhurried--as if she's sharing her insights with a friend over coffee. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2017]