Newton's Third Law: A Memoir

By Carol Kirby

"I met my first husband about a half-century ago - in 1975 - and married him in 1979. And then in 2004 I left him - suddenly and inexplicably, or so it seemed to most folks." So begins Carol Kirby's tale of how she and Patrick fell in love, married, and raised "the three finest humans you'll find anywhere on the planet, bar none." Her memoir isn't a love letter to her ex, but it's not hate mail either - not by a long shot. It's the complicated story of a woman profoundly glad that she married whom she did, yet equally grateful that she left, as she puts it, "with my glass-half-full mindset unharmed. With my faith in the goodness of people, unshaken. With my sanity and sense of humor intact." If you've ever puzzled over someone walking away from what seemed a solid and successful union, Carol's tale spanning four states and 50 years offers thought-provoking insights. Now twenty years post-divorce, she chronicles her experiences with the generosity and introspection that only comes with wisdom gained over time. Does the world really need another divorce memoir, Carol asks? She thinks not. But this story of a woman who blew up her world, reclaimed her voice, and started a new life after a 28-year detour needed sharing. You'll never find yourself tempted to haphazardly use the label "perfect couple" again after this read.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CXDJT13T
• ISBN13: 9798872350811
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"