Russell rises swiftly into a high-powered job until it all comes crashing round him and he now has to spend time at home so there is a slight role reversal while he looks after their 5-year old daughter and his wife rises in her job. He starts his own business and juggles it and child-care very successfully.
Then the inevitable occurs. This author once again takes on the gritty side of relationships, here dealing with divorce and all the arising consequences. The five year old daughter initially becomes Russell’s responsibility as the mother flits off. Dad’s new business grows and he has to deal with a terminally ill sister too as the callous mother makes huge demands.
This is a tough, yet sensitive, look at the break-up of a marriage and the dangers inherent when a parent becomes selfish and unfeeling, a brave story well told in the author’s familiar fashion.
At thirty-two, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six-year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive and a beautiful home. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear . . . and no one is more surprised than Russ when he finds every aspect of the life he took for granted turned upside down.In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or wife, caring for his young daughter London. Trying to launch his own business while grappling with the demise of his marriage, the only thing he knows for certain is that London must be sheltered from the consequences of these radical changes. Then a chance encounter with an old flame tempts him to take a chance on love again, and with the loyal support of his parents and his wise older sister Marge, and in the hard-won lessons of fatherhood, Russ will finally come to understand the true nature of unconditional love.
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At thirty-two, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six-year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive and a beautiful home. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear . . . and no one is more surprised than Russ when he finds every aspect of the life he took for granted turned upside down.In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or wife, caring for his young daughter London.
Two by Two features in the following genres: Family Drama, Books of the Month, Romance / Relationship Stories, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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Two by Two was written by Nicholas Sparks and published by Sphere an imprint of Little, Brown
Two by Two has 616 pages
