Mary Gilder's intriguing Fictional debut novel A MISREPRESENTATION OF MYSELF,begins with the introduction of Zolla Ramsey a woman whom to the naked eye might appear to have it all. An exquisite home nestled in one of Chicago's most affluent communities, a thriving marriage and family practice and friends that adore her. If that isn't enough, she has a husband that adorns her with all the luxuries money can afford and makes it his priority to satiate her every sexual desire. As perfect as Zolla's life presents, one might inquire as to why Zolla is feeling uninspired, emotionally depleted and depressed. Could the answer lay in the reality that home is actually an empty shell, veiled by materialism to compensate for her mounting marital issues and dwindling passion? Perhaps, the answer lies in unresolved family secrets that continue to haunt her. Better yet, maybe it's the intolerance she displays when confronted with the one particular issue, the one issue that has lead her to immediately terminate valued friendships. For years, Zolla has been able to mask these issues welling beneath her flawless exterior. Until she finds herself confronted with a situation and his name is Attorney Maxwell Garrison. As she struggles with distressing reality of having met her soul mate outside the realms of her marriage, this situation stirs up emotions that challenge Zolla to reexamine the scrutiny she has held others to. Now that Pandora's Box has been blown wide open, Zolla is forced to stand in front of life's mirror and starting at the cellular level, reconstruct her existence.
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To Thine Own Self Be True,
This review is from: A Misrepresentation of Myself (Paperback)
Is it possible to be honest or love anyone else with out really doing the same for yourself, first? That is a question that Mary E.Gilder presents in her new book A MISREPRESENTATION OF MYSELF. The questions that arise in this debut novel center around the importance of understanding where you are in life, what brought you to that point and being honest about where you want to go.It's true that not all circumstances can be avoided, but when you realize that you are playing a key role in your own undoing, it's important to be willing to change course. An excellent read.
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Date: March 13, 2011Title: A Misrepresentation of Myself Author: Mary E. Glider ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 978-0-9823844-0-4 Pages: 212 Publisher: MEG'S Publishing Cover: Paperback Reviewer: Gregory Bryant - Literary Wonders! (gbryant@literarywonders.com) Rating: 4 Stars Author Mary E. Glider's entertaining book, A Misrepresentation of Myself, will have readers thinking hard about their past demons and how to deal with them. The book is appropriately titled and chronicles the personal and professional life of Zolla Ramsey. She puts up a good front about her marriage until Maxwell Garrison enters her life. His patient persistence has her quickly falling for him. This has made her reevaluate her life and her past. This book will touch many aspects of what some women and men are going through regarding relationships with a spouse and/or a mother. Clayton Ramsey, Zolla's husband, has lost touch with his feelings and what is truly important in life. He has gotten caught up with materialistic things which are something a lot of men can relate to. Though Zolla is the main character, I would like to have seen a little more background on her husband Clayton. Over all, the book was insightful and both men and women can relate to the subject. I was also impressed with the questionnaire in the back of book for reading groups to discuss. I truly recommend Author Mary E. Glider's book, A Misrepresentation of Myself. Good luck on your future novels.
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Have you ever decided to stay in a relationship for the sake of the relationship no matter how you feel, or if it is something you have decided you no longer need in your life? Perhaps it takes a chance meeting someone else to help you see the true health of your relationship; what should you do? Author Mary E. Gilder shares in A Misrepresentation of Myself how we should do all that we can to stay true to who we are in spite of our relationship(s) with others.It appears that Zolla Ramsey has it all...the clothes, the house in an affluent neighborhood, the husband that has no problem giving her everything she can ever ask for. But what about her true heart's desire? Is living in a gated community and accumulating beautiful, material things the answer to the emptiness and depression Zolla feels? When Zolla met attorney Maxwell Garrison, her reaction to him was far from what her character would ever suggest, especially in a professional setting. However, Zola could not deny what she was feeling, and how it fulfilled her in a way she could not have ever imagined. As Zolla and Maxwell's relationship grew, Zola realized that he was indeed her true soul mate; a connection outside of her marriage. It was something she despised in others, her mother in particular. How could Zola have such a connection to a man that she was not married to, and what should she do about a relationship that seemed to complete who she is? One wonders if it is absolutely possible to find their soul mate after they have committed themselves to another in marriage, and yet be honest enough with themselves to admit that it is so, that it could it be real. A Misrepresentation of Myself encourages everyone to be honest with themselves first, in order to find their way to what is real and true in their lives and relationships. I recommend this book to those who love romance and true love. This book was provided to me courtesy of the publisher for review purposes. Review by Sharel E. Gordon-Love APOOO BookClub
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