Secrets, Lies, and Shoelaces: A story of hardship and healing - Softcover

Rother, Caitlin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692127704 ISBN 13: 9780692127704

Publisher: Harmonic Convergence Press, 2018

Synopsis

When I first met Rich Rose, I could see in his eyes that he had secrets. I just had no idea how twisted and deep they were—or that he was a closet alcoholic—until after we were married. As I got to know him, he proved to be a very kind, generous, and ambitious man, with a huge heart that was quick to love. I was drawn to his love for me and his passion for passion. But tying the knot did not help my feelings grow, resolve any of our fears, or fulfill our hopes and dreams of a life together. It only made things worse. Alcohol-fueled conflict drove us into counseling shortly into the marriage, where the therapist privately diagnosed Rich with borderline personality disorder, but made me promise to keep that a secret from him. That is just one of the difficult chapters in my marriage to this troubled man, who took me on a roller coaster ride of self-doubt, crisis management, and constant chaos, 911 calls, suicidal threats, a trip to the psych hospital, and a life-threatening bout of domestic violence. Years later, I’ve managed to learn and heal from this tragic series of events, to achieve a healthy, happy balance in my life, and to apply my insights and experiences to my career as a true crime author. This is yet another type of #MeToo tale, which I hope will be eye-opening for many women—and men as well—underscoring the message that even strong, accomplished women can find ourselves in these crazy-making situations. And how we can—and must—find the strength to leave before it’s too late.

About this title

About the Author:

New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother has written or co-authored twelve books, ranging from narrative non-fiction crime to memoir and crime fiction. A Pulitzer-nominated investigative reporter at daily newspapers for nineteen years, she’s been published in Cosmopolitan, The San Diego Union-Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and The Daily Beast. Rother has appeared more than one hundred times on TV and radio shows including Crime Watch Daily, Nancy Grace, Snapped, On the Record, America at Night, and numerous programs on Investigation Discovery, A&E, C-SPAN, XM Radio, and various PBS affiliates. Rother also works as a coach/consultant in writing, research, and publishing, and teaches narrative nonfiction workshops. For more information, please visit her website at caitlinrother.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harmonic Convergence Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0692127704
• ISBN 13: 9780692127704
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 58