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Hurricane Lessons: A Memoir
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Expected 7 Apr 26When Katrina, a 46-year-old Midwestern mother of four, becomes consumed with feelings for her female Pilates instructor, she begins to understand that she is and always has been gay.
Her husband suggests they open up their 20+ year marriage, which appears to be a reasonable solution to their dilemma. But when Katrina and her husband have different ideas of what an open marriage should like, the cracks in their white-picket-fence life are hit with a hurricane-force fury.
Lies. Threats. Abuse. Gaslighting. An involuntary psych ward commitment. Can their marriage survive so many betrayals? Should it?
Her husband suggests they open up their 20+ year marriage, which appears to be a reasonable solution to their dilemma. But when Katrina and her husband have different ideas of what an open marriage should like, the cracks in their white-picket-fence life are hit with a hurricane-force fury.
Lies. Threats. Abuse. Gaslighting. An involuntary psych ward commitment. Can their marriage survive so many betrayals? Should it?
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February 19, 2026
*thank you NetGalley for the arc e-book in exchange for an honest review.
gosh, where do i even start? this memoir was both a gut punch and a caress in the best possible way.
so many moments in this book made my heart ache with recognition, echoing what i navigated when i came out in my mid-twenties during the global pandemic. i feel deeply for the author’s hardships, some we share, along with so many other women, unfortunately.
i feel incredibly lucky to have received early access to this gem of a memoir, and i can’t recommend it enough. this book is exactly why i read.
gosh, where do i even start? this memoir was both a gut punch and a caress in the best possible way.
so many moments in this book made my heart ache with recognition, echoing what i navigated when i came out in my mid-twenties during the global pandemic. i feel deeply for the author’s hardships, some we share, along with so many other women, unfortunately.
i feel incredibly lucky to have received early access to this gem of a memoir, and i can’t recommend it enough. this book is exactly why i read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to netgalley and the author and publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
4.5⭐️
Hurricane Lessons really stayed with me. As someone who also relates to the experience of coming into my identity later in life, this hit on a very personal level. There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing that kind of journey laid out so honestly—the confusion, the grief, the clarity, all of it.
The writing itself was a standout for me. It felt intimate and reflective without being overly heavy, and I found myself completely pulled into her story. Even when things were messy or difficult, it never felt forced—just real.
If I had to nitpick, there were a few moments where the flow felt slightly disjointed, but it didn’t take away from the emotional impact overall.
This was one of those books that makes you feel seen, and I’ll definitely be thinking about it for a while.
4.5⭐️
Hurricane Lessons really stayed with me. As someone who also relates to the experience of coming into my identity later in life, this hit on a very personal level. There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing that kind of journey laid out so honestly—the confusion, the grief, the clarity, all of it.
The writing itself was a standout for me. It felt intimate and reflective without being overly heavy, and I found myself completely pulled into her story. Even when things were messy or difficult, it never felt forced—just real.
If I had to nitpick, there were a few moments where the flow felt slightly disjointed, but it didn’t take away from the emotional impact overall.
This was one of those books that makes you feel seen, and I’ll definitely be thinking about it for a while.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a stunning, honest, courageous memoir. I read an advance copy via NetGalley, and am leaving this review because the book gobsmacked me in the very best way. I finished the book in one night, and couldn’t wait to turn each page and see what happened next. The author is honest about her own mistakes, and about both the support and cruelty she encountered on the way to understanding herself and her passions.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A powerful look at one woman’s exploration of herself and what truly makes her happy. Despite being a wife and mother, it was fascinating how she reckons with her true sexuality. This book also shows what can happen with an open marriage. I held my breath many times reading about the abuse and chaos. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Wow, what a fitting title - this book was a rollercoaster! I appreciate how honest it was - capturing all the tension and arguments, along with the lessons learned and introspection.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A courageous and beautifully written memoir about coming out in midlife with a husband and four children. Highly recommended.
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