The Reliable Wife

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.  ~Charles W. Eliot

Book Club was held on this very dreary day.  Women gathered around a table to discuss the book entitled THE RELIABLE WIFE written by Robert Goolrich.  The leader, a substitute, was organized and prepared.  An interesting discussion followed.

It was amazing to me how 18 women could read the same book and report with such varied impressions.  Some remarked about the structure of the writing while others commented on the style.  All of the characters were analyzed with attention to both the dark and light sides of their personality.  Learning about the personal life of the author offered a new insight into the subject matter. 

This evening I will settle into my chair and cover myself with a favorite old quilt.  A candle will be glowing and a cup of hot chocolate with a dash of peppermint schnapps just might make this scene picture perfect.  I can almost feel my body gently relaxing while the heaviness of the day slides away. 

For hours I will escape into the words of another writer, finding challenge, wisdom, and hope.  I may even give more thought to the interpretation of being a RELIABLE WIFE.   Inspiration will once again accompany me to my bed and be my faithful bedfellow.