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Releasing Gillian's Wolves by Tara Woolpy
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Releasing Gillian's Wolves
The wife of an adulterous politician must choose. Why has she stayed? What would finally make her go?
Thirty years ago Gillian married Jack Sach, now a United States Congressman. Through the years she’s remained faithful. He hasn’t. Ever. She cooks to soothe herself and others, takes care of her mother-in-law, gardens, sneaks off to the studio to explode with angry paintings and tries to keep Jack’s dalliances secret, even from their two grown children. As she nears fifty, her friends think she should leave but she lingers, bound by inertia and fear of the effect media coverage of a divorce would have on her family.
Gillian shares a trust fund with Edward, her gay neighbor and best friend. Their grandfathers made a fortune together and left it to the two of them. Over the years, in support of Gillian’s marriage, the trust bankrolled Jack’s many successful campaigns. Not particularly interested in politics, Gillian survives by ignoring everything outside her kitchen, garden and studio. Edward has his own ragged past filled with bad relationships, drugs and alcohol. Through the course of a summer, Gillian’s marriage continues to deteriorate while Edward’s life finally starts to improve. He’s sober, stable and has found life-changing love with Sam, a Biology professor at the local university. Their happiness shines a stark light on Gillian’s loveless marriage. Finally, when Gillian meets Jack’s latest conquest, twenty-year-old Ashley, she’s forced to confront the rot at the core of her relationship. Is it too late for happiness?
Cover design by Pat Bickner, photo Tom Nimsgern
Releasing Gillian's Wolves
The wife of an adulterous politician must choose. Why has she stayed? What would finally make her go?
Thirty years ago Gillian married Jack Sach, now a United States Congressman. Through the years she’s remained faithful. He hasn’t. Ever. She cooks to soothe herself and others, takes care of her mother-in-law, gardens, sneaks off to the studio to explode with angry paintings and tries to keep Jack’s dalliances secret, even from their two grown children. As she nears fifty, her friends think she should leave but she lingers, bound by inertia and fear of the effect media coverage of a divorce would have on her family.
Gillian shares a trust fund with Edward, her gay neighbor and best friend. Their grandfathers made a fortune together and left it to the two of them. Over the years, in support of Gillian’s marriage, the trust bankrolled Jack’s many successful campaigns. Not particularly interested in politics, Gillian survives by ignoring everything outside her kitchen, garden and studio. Edward has his own ragged past filled with bad relationships, drugs and alcohol. Through the course of a summer, Gillian’s marriage continues to deteriorate while Edward’s life finally starts to improve. He’s sober, stable and has found life-changing love with Sam, a Biology professor at the local university. Their happiness shines a stark light on Gillian’s loveless marriage. Finally, when Gillian meets Jack’s latest conquest, twenty-year-old Ashley, she’s forced to confront the rot at the core of her relationship. Is it too late for happiness?
Cover design by Pat Bickner, photo Tom Nimsgern
Goodreads reviews for Releasing Gillian's Wolves
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By Martha (Charlotte, NC) — 5 of 5 stars — July 01, 2011
Releasing Gillian’s Wolves – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
“Jack, I don’t care what you do, I really don’t. But,” I paused until I was sure of his full attention, “you might want to keep it in your pants. All deals are off if I wake some morning to find your d ...more
“Jack, I don’t care what you do, I really don’t. But,” I paused until I was sure of his full attention, “you might want to keep it in your pants. All deals are off if I wake some morning to find your d ...more
By Beth (Elmhurst, IL) — 5 of 5 stars — May 22, 2011
Releasing Gillian’s Wolves, by Tara Woolpy: A Review by Beth Tornes
Releasing Gillian’s Wolves is a gem of a first book. You won’t want to put down once you get started. It is well-written, funny, and chock full of womanly wisdom. Gillian is wholly captivating—a smart, savvy politician’s ...more
Releasing Gillian’s Wolves is a gem of a first book. You won’t want to put down once you get started. It is well-written, funny, and chock full of womanly wisdom. Gillian is wholly captivating—a smart, savvy politician’s ...more
By melydia (Centreville, VA) — 4 of 5 stars — June 08, 2011
Gillian has been married to Congressman Jack Sach for three decades, during which time he has never been faithful to her. One day he goes too far and Gillian decides she isn’t going to take it anymore. I am of two minds here. On the one hand, this is a well-written book with believable characters ...more
By Ron (Minocqua, WI) — 5 of 5 stars — April 18, 2011
In my retirement I read quite a bit – usually three to four different types of books at a time, a snippet here and a snippet there. But I only read one novel at a time, so I put aside Ken Follett’s latest when I received my advance review copy of Tara Woolpy’s “Releasing Gillian’s Wolves.” I’m so ...more
By Jennifer (Books, Personally) (The United States) — 4 of 5 stars — May 27, 2011
Releasing Gillian's Wolves is a brisk, enjoyable read, with a satisfying romantic story and a host of supporting characters you wouldn't mind having as friends....Part of the fun is inhabiting Gillian's world - a lovely house on a lake, loyal (and practically perfect) friends, gardening and plenty o ...more
By LORI (Fall River, WI) — 5 of 5 stars — May 26, 2011
Gillian has been been married to Jack Sach for thirty years. Throughout most of those years Jack has been a politician, currently he is a United States Congressman representing the great state of Wisconsin. Gillian has always been the faithful, dutiful wife. Hosting parties and fundraisers, takes ...more
By Leslie (Lewiston, ID) — 4 of 5 stars — April 30, 2011
Marriages often crumble for a variety of reasons, and yet one of the more common seems to be lack of fidelity. We often hear about these issues in the news and gossip columns as it pertains to the rich and famous, but the politicians are fair game as well.
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By Audrey (Spooner, WI) — 4 of 5 stars — April 15, 2011
I like this book. Luke sums up the story nicely when he says, "Sometimes by the time something we dread arrives we are already gone." Woolpy skillfully gets Gillian 'gone'. Her conversations between women friends, mother and daughter and homosexual lovers are a delight to read. My rec ...more
By Chantale (Kingston, ON, Canada) — 4 of 5 stars — March 18, 2011
This is a awesome book. I thought it was a little slow at first but then after a few chapters I was hooked.This is an other book I couldn't put down . I highly recommend this book
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By Ashley (Walnut Creek, CA) — 4 of 5 stars — April 12, 2011
Reviews from Goodreads.com This was a great book. It started off slow but got better as I kept reading. This book had a great ending. I loom forward to reading Tara's next books. ...more