We are all on a journey through life, some embrace it, some don’t. Molly Wizenberg goes a step further and takes us with her to places we never thought possible. At the age of 39, Molly changes her lifestyle from married, mother, writer to single, queer, Mother, writer.
It all begins in court, Molly was invited to jury duty and became a juror on a trial. She became Infatuated with the lawyer who wore a man’s suit but was female. Mass confusion for Molly, she told Brandon, her husband that she had a crush on this lawyer, and they talked it out. Several months later, Molly and Nora, the lawyer, met again and began an affair. Molly was not looking for change, she thought, but here she was. Throughout this time she and Brandon were in couple’s therapy, and they discussed this situation, and decided an open marriage would work. Molly was particularly cognizant of their daughter, June, who was 7. The affair with Nora did not work out, but Molly and Brandon separated as Molly realized she was no longer interested in being his wife, but a good friend.
Molly did a lot of emotional work on who she really was, what she was looking for, and looking at love and sexuality. In this book Molly shares what she finds, exploring her sexuality, and reading everything she could find. She is quite successful in discussing subjects most people would rather leave alone. This is an open book that is one of the best I have read on separating love and sexuality. Telling her story, Molly gives us insight into other people’s reactions when she told them why she and Brandon had separated and divorced. Molly and Brandon had been able to keep their friendship, and we’re bringing up June in two households full of love. Brandon is a successful restauranteur, and Molly realized that as a white female, she was given more latitude to make her changes, which is an important aspect. Within a year, Molly found another love, Ash, and this is a much more successful relationship. The toil and trouble of finding oneself in the midst of difficult change is well documented.
Molly is a writer, and this book reflects her exceptional talent. From starting her blog Orangette many years ago through her two books, now third, she has found her true voice.
Recommended. prisrob 08-06-2020
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Honest Memoir about the fluidity of sexuality
When I received The Fixed Stars by Molly Wizenberg (Thank you @abramsbooks ) I didn't notice that it was a memoir and then when I received a copy of the audiobook from @librofm I figured it out and realized that Molly Wizenberg lives in Seattle. And her first restaurant is in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. I've been to her restaurant! I lived in Ballard! I'll bet we have some mutual friends...Some of you may know that I typically don't like reading about affairs because of personal experiences, but I thought I'd give The Fixed Stars a try. I am so glad I did!In Molly's previous book Delancey: A Man, a Woman, a Restaurant, a Marriage she writes about her husband and the process of opening a restaurant. A few years later, Molly suddenly starts having feelings for a female that she encounters, she begins to question her sexuality, her marriage, and many of her life decisions.I really appreciated Molly's approach to her feelings that were seemingly confusing and unfamiliar. She spoke with close friends, she was honest with her husband, and she sought out therapy. Molly and her husband attempted an open marriage and communicated openly with each other. Throughout The Fixed Stars, I felt like I was listening to a friend tell their story. I appreciated the way she shared her complex feelings with honesty and vulnerability.
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Sam in Australia
Good, not quite what I expected
Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2020