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Just Checking Scores: TV Anchor Publicly Shamed by Husband’s Secret Sex Life
Marisa Burke is a top-rated, local anchorwoman at one of the most respected local ABC affiliates in the country. She enjoys celebrity status, six-figure salaries, a gorgeous home, and beautiful family.
But rather than reporting the news, Marisa suddenly becomes the subject of it when her husband, an admired educator, the father of her two young girls, and the man she truly believed was her loving soulmate, was arrested for unlawful sexual relationships with underage boys. What was even more excruciating, Marisa was forced to endure the shame and embarrassment of anchoring the same newscasts in which the personally gut-wrenching news stories about her husband’s charges were reported.
Marisa Burke’s shocking memoir, Just Checking Scores reveals what happens when a person at the top is brought down by public humiliation into a world of deep despair and what Burke did to channel her suffering and anguish into defiance and strength.
But rather than reporting the news, Marisa suddenly becomes the subject of it when her husband, an admired educator, the father of her two young girls, and the man she truly believed was her loving soulmate, was arrested for unlawful sexual relationships with underage boys. What was even more excruciating, Marisa was forced to endure the shame and embarrassment of anchoring the same newscasts in which the personally gut-wrenching news stories about her husband’s charges were reported.
Marisa Burke’s shocking memoir, Just Checking Scores reveals what happens when a person at the top is brought down by public humiliation into a world of deep despair and what Burke did to channel her suffering and anguish into defiance and strength.
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Published December 16, 2021
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February 4, 2022
If you lived in NEPA at any point in the 80s, 90s, or early aughts, you know the author. Do not get bogged down in the writing style or poor editing- both will drive you crazy. This is a memoir you read because of the bravery of its writer. Burke not only details the horrors committed by her husband, but some of her own darkest thoughts, prejudices, and questionable decisions. She’s honest even when justifying actions that probably should have been cautioned against. Marisa copping to her own ego, perceived and real “fame,” and desire to put up appearances is raw and genuine.
If you’ve ever known or been in a relationship (platonic or romantic) with a narcissist, you will be triggered. The serious character flaws of Kandel are evident in his crimes, and palpable in the narration of other areas of his life. His proclivity to deception and martyring himself: disgusting. Burke writes it several times: he’s a con man.
Even knowing the broad strokes of the crimes that destroyed multiple teenage victims, two young daughters, a marriage, a family, and more, the book was engaging. Learning the backstory of how and why Marisa sat at the WNEP anchor desk alongside a colleague reading news of Kandel was meaty. Not for the faint of heart, and it could probably have done with a solid dose of outreach to Kandel’s victims.
If you’ve ever known or been in a relationship (platonic or romantic) with a narcissist, you will be triggered. The serious character flaws of Kandel are evident in his crimes, and palpable in the narration of other areas of his life. His proclivity to deception and martyring himself: disgusting. Burke writes it several times: he’s a con man.
Even knowing the broad strokes of the crimes that destroyed multiple teenage victims, two young daughters, a marriage, a family, and more, the book was engaging. Learning the backstory of how and why Marisa sat at the WNEP anchor desk alongside a colleague reading news of Kandel was meaty. Not for the faint of heart, and it could probably have done with a solid dose of outreach to Kandel’s victims.
March 12, 2022
Growing up in NEPA, I watched Marisa Burke as a news anchor on WNEP. She was a familiar face on tv throughout my childhood and young adult life. I had no idea what was going on in her personal life behind the scenes. I knew there were scandals involving her husband, but did not realize the extent of them. Every page in this book was shocking, but also familiar, as she names many towns, businesses and people that are well known in NEPA. It’s surreal to read about something that took place in the area I call home, and that all of this was going on in the background as she anchored our local news. I give her a lot of credit for being so forthcoming and honest as she recounts the details of her husband’s horrible actions, the writing process could not have been easy. I also respect her for being so brave and releasing a book in an area that does thrive on gossip and scandals. It could have felt very intimidating to put the whole story out there, knowing that the people of NEPA are not ones to ever hold back their opinions and judgements. I hope this book truly does serve as a reminder to all to trust your gut instincts, your intuition, and to fight for the truth over the image of an ideal life.
January 24, 2022
Powerful insight into the life of someone I recognized as a local newscaster and producer. I am in awe of her perseverance and professionalism while dealing with such an emotional issue.
July 30, 2023
Wow. Just.... Wow. Growing up in NEPA, I watched Marisa Burke on the news every day. I remember when the news first broke about her ex-husband and then everything that followed. Reading this book gave me a whole new appreciation for Marisa and her professionalism and strength. I will absolutely be recommending this book to friends and family.
February 23, 2022
2 bravery stars
I was disappointed in Marisa. She claims she should have seen All the warning signs yes she should have but what about the blatant telling you email. I was shaking my head. I am not disappointed in the children of this story. They came out of this astoundingly.
I was disappointed in Marisa. She claims she should have seen All the warning signs yes she should have but what about the blatant telling you email. I was shaking my head. I am not disappointed in the children of this story. They came out of this astoundingly.
July 30, 2025
While I feel bad for all this family had to endure, I could have done with a few less reminders of how famous she was. It became a little redundant. I do hope they are able to move on and recover from all he put them through.
September 10, 2022
It must have taken Marisa Burke a great deal of courage to write this book, for it takes us unto her life, home, marriage, and family, and uncovers skeletons no one suspected. She tells the story of this portion of her life, the part behind the news camera, so very well, showing a great deal of candor and vulnerability. I, for one, am very glad she told her story, letting us know that there was so much behind the smile we got to see almost every day on our television screens. Paul Harvey used to give us "the rest of the story", and that is what Marisa Burke has done here.
January 9, 2022
Brave!
It was very brave of Marisa to share her story. No one else knows the horror someone else faces. A wonderful mother ❣️ Kudos for the strength to persavire...
It was very brave of Marisa to share her story. No one else knows the horror someone else faces. A wonderful mother ❣️ Kudos for the strength to persavire...
February 22, 2022
I do recommend that women should read this novel, as it explores the contractual obligation that comes with marriage. It also explores how women need to have financial & legal knowledge & advice regardless of their perception of their current marriage.
This also reflected to me that a lot of news readers are vapid.
I wish the author and her daughters peace and continued development.
This also reflected to me that a lot of news readers are vapid.
I wish the author and her daughters peace and continued development.
October 10, 2023
Garbage in, garbage out. Rife with typos, not proofread, grammar, often misstructured sentences. I sympathize with this woman and what she went through starting before 2008 and continuing several years during and even after eventually getting a divorce from this man. It is hard to believe she was an adored, popular anchorwoman/news writer/producer at the top television station in the Scranton PA market area-commanding the lion's share of viewers--but she told us so repeatedly. IMO, if she wrote this book herself, she should have hired a ghost writer, an actual author, or a decent editor. First, she bored us with every job she had in every location, every step she took to arrive at the job and location she desired and achieve this admired, lofty position in life. She filled pages rehashing how important and accomplished she was. For a savvy newshound, she was so incredibly naive in her own personal life. It didn't take a genius to be able to see her own position in her husband's life and that he had no physical desire for her at all. Later she interminably repeated all his deplorable personal plus the local and federal legal crimes such as pedophilia. (Looked like typos even in quoting actual court documents.) Most unforgivable of all to me was the collateral damage to his two daughters who adored him. I can understand Marisa's hurt, suffering in so many ways, her hatred of him, desire to humiliate him, and her need for catharsis. Note: she wanted her money back; so do I. P.S. that listing showing I want or listened to audible or any other edition is incorrect. I merely clicked on that to see what edition it represented, did not intend to add or review it before finding the Kindle icon. I can't make it go away. Goodreads is not always the user-friendly site when posting in my books.
August 10, 2022
Imagine finding out that your husband is living a double life involving teen boys. Now imagine that you have to suffer the shame and humiliation of his behavior in public, because you are a well-known local TV personality, and his legal troubles get played out on your evening news. That was what happened to Marisa Burke, the popular, long-time anchor on WNEP Newswatch 16, the top news broadcast in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
Marisa Burke is not a print journalist, and we are not getting Washington-Post-level writing and editing here. But I overlooked that because her raw honesty and despair over this episode of her life comes through clearly. She freely admits that she ignored suspicions and warning signs. And living in denial was made easier by the fact that her husband was a con man with a ready answer for everything.
Burke's book has a narrow focus, centering on a chronological retelling of the events surrounding her marriage. This book will primarily be of interest to those of us who live in NEPA and spent many years watching Marisa on TV. It was surreal but interesting to see familiar people and places mentioned. The book may also be of interest to women who have been betrayed by their husbands in some way. They can take courage from the fact that Marisa and her daughters endured the ordeal. And Marisa's experience can hopefully be a lesson to them to trust their instincts.
The last time Marisa's ex-husband popped up in our local news was in 2021, when he requested an early release from prison, claiming that health problems made him susceptible to severe Covid-19. The request was denied.
Marisa Burke is not a print journalist, and we are not getting Washington-Post-level writing and editing here. But I overlooked that because her raw honesty and despair over this episode of her life comes through clearly. She freely admits that she ignored suspicions and warning signs. And living in denial was made easier by the fact that her husband was a con man with a ready answer for everything.
Burke's book has a narrow focus, centering on a chronological retelling of the events surrounding her marriage. This book will primarily be of interest to those of us who live in NEPA and spent many years watching Marisa on TV. It was surreal but interesting to see familiar people and places mentioned. The book may also be of interest to women who have been betrayed by their husbands in some way. They can take courage from the fact that Marisa and her daughters endured the ordeal. And Marisa's experience can hopefully be a lesson to them to trust their instincts.
The last time Marisa's ex-husband popped up in our local news was in 2021, when he requested an early release from prison, claiming that health problems made him susceptible to severe Covid-19. The request was denied.
October 15, 2022
Our World Needs More Strong Role Models Like This Author!
Such a brilliant & truthful account of what can only be described as a Wife, Mother & Well-known TV News Anchor’s endless nightmare…How would you handle such betrayal by the one you chose to marry 18 yrs earlier? Few to none would demonstrate the strength & composure of Marisa & her 2 Daughters. I had the privilege of knowing Marisa when she attended college (CCC) & lived down the hall from me. I also met her extraordinary Family long ago in 1978. Even then you could tell this was a Family who defined loyalty, honor & commitment. No one deserves to suffer like Marisa & her Family, but this book is the confirmation in knowing to trust your gut instinct. If it feels wrong, then only settle for the truth. I too had a Husband who threw away a 40+ yr law career & Ivy League Education over alcohol, prescription drug & sex addictions. I too have sat through hearing the filth that ruled my Husband’s daily life. My late Husband chose suicide after only 3 weeks of his legal inquiry & I only recently saw a 3 yr case finally conclude. I knew nothing of his secret life just as Marisa believed her former Husband was “Just Checking Scores”. Highly recommend this book & I believe it will bring comfort & some sense of peace to others who have suffered. Thank you from me.
Such a brilliant & truthful account of what can only be described as a Wife, Mother & Well-known TV News Anchor’s endless nightmare…How would you handle such betrayal by the one you chose to marry 18 yrs earlier? Few to none would demonstrate the strength & composure of Marisa & her 2 Daughters. I had the privilege of knowing Marisa when she attended college (CCC) & lived down the hall from me. I also met her extraordinary Family long ago in 1978. Even then you could tell this was a Family who defined loyalty, honor & commitment. No one deserves to suffer like Marisa & her Family, but this book is the confirmation in knowing to trust your gut instinct. If it feels wrong, then only settle for the truth. I too had a Husband who threw away a 40+ yr law career & Ivy League Education over alcohol, prescription drug & sex addictions. I too have sat through hearing the filth that ruled my Husband’s daily life. My late Husband chose suicide after only 3 weeks of his legal inquiry & I only recently saw a 3 yr case finally conclude. I knew nothing of his secret life just as Marisa believed her former Husband was “Just Checking Scores”. Highly recommend this book & I believe it will bring comfort & some sense of peace to others who have suffered. Thank you from me.
May 3, 2024
I hate to give 5 stars to such horrible event books, especially when they are true stories. But I also can't not give it 5 stars.
Taking place in northeastern pa, this is a story of a husband's lies, infidelity, theft, con scams, and illegal activities that devastated his family, as well as many other young men's families.
Marisa was a very well-known local TV news anchor. I grew up watching her every night, giving us all the news. She was a channel news favorite. Never in her dreams would she imagine that her husband would ever be the next huge news story.
What she, her family, and the families of the boys her husband abused, had to go through is just so sickening. How she kept her sanity, I can't even begin to understand.
This is the true account of what happened and what she went through, all because her husband ended up being a sexual predator. I listened to the audiobook version, and at times, was very hard to listen to.
The hard part was the sentencing. He should have been sentenced to the max and not in a club med prison. He is due to be released in 2025. He will be back behind bars again, as pedophiles cannot be rehabilitated. I pray he stays away from his family, who want nothing to do with him, ever again. Marisa, I'm so sorry this happened to you and your girls, and I pray you all are never bothered by this piece of trash ever again.
Taking place in northeastern pa, this is a story of a husband's lies, infidelity, theft, con scams, and illegal activities that devastated his family, as well as many other young men's families.
Marisa was a very well-known local TV news anchor. I grew up watching her every night, giving us all the news. She was a channel news favorite. Never in her dreams would she imagine that her husband would ever be the next huge news story.
What she, her family, and the families of the boys her husband abused, had to go through is just so sickening. How she kept her sanity, I can't even begin to understand.
This is the true account of what happened and what she went through, all because her husband ended up being a sexual predator. I listened to the audiobook version, and at times, was very hard to listen to.
The hard part was the sentencing. He should have been sentenced to the max and not in a club med prison. He is due to be released in 2025. He will be back behind bars again, as pedophiles cannot be rehabilitated. I pray he stays away from his family, who want nothing to do with him, ever again. Marisa, I'm so sorry this happened to you and your girls, and I pray you all are never bothered by this piece of trash ever again.
December 18, 2021
Excellent book.
I was curious about this book. I knew Mark . I took a class he taught. As a special ed. teacher, I attended inservices he presented. We discussed his run for school director. I also watched as the family grew. I must admit that I had a feeling about Mark being not who he appeared to be. I heard others express concerns.
I finished this book in hours. Marisa has written an honest and revealing book. Looking back on watching her on the news, I am in awe of how she publicly held herself together. She didn't hold back on anything. Rachael and Sarah were so undeserving of what their father did to them. He went from a doting father to someone I could not recognize.
Marisa Burke has given a voice to all women in the public eye who stand next to a man who misled them and everyone else. I understand now how hard it must be to reconcile yourself to being betrayed. Publicly and privately.
This book is a must read. Thank you, Marisa, for your bravery in telling your story.
I was curious about this book. I knew Mark . I took a class he taught. As a special ed. teacher, I attended inservices he presented. We discussed his run for school director. I also watched as the family grew. I must admit that I had a feeling about Mark being not who he appeared to be. I heard others express concerns.
I finished this book in hours. Marisa has written an honest and revealing book. Looking back on watching her on the news, I am in awe of how she publicly held herself together. She didn't hold back on anything. Rachael and Sarah were so undeserving of what their father did to them. He went from a doting father to someone I could not recognize.
Marisa Burke has given a voice to all women in the public eye who stand next to a man who misled them and everyone else. I understand now how hard it must be to reconcile yourself to being betrayed. Publicly and privately.
This book is a must read. Thank you, Marisa, for your bravery in telling your story.
January 13, 2022
Such a Strong Woman!
I have watched WNEP forever and Marisa was always one of my favorites. I am a retired RN who worked at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Many years ago, one of my patients had a framed, autographed picture of Marisa…she even took it to the hospital and showed it to anyone who entered her room! Marisa was a home girl and loved by all.
When the story broke about her husband, all of our hearts in the Shamokin area were broken! She deserved so much better.
This book…which I read in one day tells the inside story…not just what was reported. My heart broke all over again reading what she and her daughters went through.
This book is filled with the emotions behind that awful experience. I highly recommend it to all those who loved Marisa and to those who had the horrible experience of being married to someone who led a secret life as a child predator.
I have watched WNEP forever and Marisa was always one of my favorites. I am a retired RN who worked at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Many years ago, one of my patients had a framed, autographed picture of Marisa…she even took it to the hospital and showed it to anyone who entered her room! Marisa was a home girl and loved by all.
When the story broke about her husband, all of our hearts in the Shamokin area were broken! She deserved so much better.
This book…which I read in one day tells the inside story…not just what was reported. My heart broke all over again reading what she and her daughters went through.
This book is filled with the emotions behind that awful experience. I highly recommend it to all those who loved Marisa and to those who had the horrible experience of being married to someone who led a secret life as a child predator.
May 16, 2022
The local buzz on this book is real, and like so many other readers, I just couldn’t put it down! I read this in 3 days!
Marisa Burke, as so many of us know her from WNEP-TV, wrote this amazing book about the lies and betrayals of her husband, Mark Kandel…luring young boys, most of them being friends of their daughters, into inappropriate text messages, study sessions, etc. The turmoil and public humiliation he put not only Marisa through, but their two daughters as well is really unfathomable.
The local ties to this book was really interesting to me, mentioning so many familiar places and faces. It’s really eye opening to me that all of this happened within 2 miles from my house.
This book is told with such truth and emotion, nothing really being off limits. I truly hope Marisa has found peace and her happy ending she so much deserves.
Marisa Burke, as so many of us know her from WNEP-TV, wrote this amazing book about the lies and betrayals of her husband, Mark Kandel…luring young boys, most of them being friends of their daughters, into inappropriate text messages, study sessions, etc. The turmoil and public humiliation he put not only Marisa through, but their two daughters as well is really unfathomable.
The local ties to this book was really interesting to me, mentioning so many familiar places and faces. It’s really eye opening to me that all of this happened within 2 miles from my house.
This book is told with such truth and emotion, nothing really being off limits. I truly hope Marisa has found peace and her happy ending she so much deserves.
February 8, 2022
An enthralling story of a wife & mother's journey through hell and survival
Marissa Burke, a much-loved local television news anchor relates a first-person account of love, marriage, and an idyllic suburban life. But the unforseen secrets her near-perfect husband, a well-respected educator, harbored, destroyed her marriage, seriously jeopardized her standing as a local celebrity, and ruined his career and reputation.
Her amazing strength and perseverance, driven by her tenacity to protect her teenage daughters, tell an amazing story of a special mother and public figure. She ends the story with a list of lessons learned, which should be helpful to anyone thrust into an impossible situation.
Marissa Burke, a much-loved local television news anchor relates a first-person account of love, marriage, and an idyllic suburban life. But the unforseen secrets her near-perfect husband, a well-respected educator, harbored, destroyed her marriage, seriously jeopardized her standing as a local celebrity, and ruined his career and reputation.
Her amazing strength and perseverance, driven by her tenacity to protect her teenage daughters, tell an amazing story of a special mother and public figure. She ends the story with a list of lessons learned, which should be helpful to anyone thrust into an impossible situation.
January 30, 2022
I’m absolutely blown away by the very tragic turn in Marisa Burke’s life after her husband Mark is charged with unspeakable crimes against underage boys. I am even more impressed by the courage and fortitude she has shown in the excruciatingly difficult task of moving on with her’s and her daughters’ lives! I live in the WNEP viewing area and admired her as an incredibly professional and well loved news anchor at the station for so many years! I now admire her as a courageous survivor and for writing a very difficult, albeit important, memoir of this terrible time in her life!
February 3, 2022
I think four starts might be more appropriate, but I admit, I am biased. Marisa's mother was my 8th grade reading teacher. The many praises of her daughter made me feel like I had a connection to her. Though, in reality, I had never met her until her book tour.
I hate stories like this one, because there is so much hurt. A family was destroyed, by the selfish act of one.
I do recommend this book. However, there is some language, if that bothers you. Also, there are some details, regarding her husband's actions, that could be a trigger for some.
I hate stories like this one, because there is so much hurt. A family was destroyed, by the selfish act of one.
I do recommend this book. However, there is some language, if that bothers you. Also, there are some details, regarding her husband's actions, that could be a trigger for some.
June 11, 2023
This is garbage. Not in the sense that it's not true but in the author's TOTAL justifying, grating, obsequious and finger pointing style of " It's not my fault".
That's A crock.
Nothing happens in a vacuum.
She might not have known all the rancid details but she knew plenty of the underpinnings of the behavior as it played out in front of her.
Willfull denial does not constitute a free pass to act only when you're caught.
She can't be a very good reporter.
She writes as an excuse for her own gui!t.
Garbage.
That's A crock.
Nothing happens in a vacuum.
She might not have known all the rancid details but she knew plenty of the underpinnings of the behavior as it played out in front of her.
Willfull denial does not constitute a free pass to act only when you're caught.
She can't be a very good reporter.
She writes as an excuse for her own gui!t.
Garbage.
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August 7, 2023It took me a while to get around to reading this. Growing up as a close friend to both of Marisa’s children, I was aware of what was happening as it was happening, but I obviously knew there was so much I didn’t know and so much I would learn when I finally picked up this book. Thinking back to these years and so many moments crossing paths with both Marisa and Mark, I am floored to think about the turmoil and trauma he was pulling her and both Sarah and Rachael through. I commend Marisa for her strength, both in living through and sharing her story.
January 2, 2022
Holy heck!
Talk about a story I couldn't put down. I met the author during a brief stint at the same company. I had heard about her husband's legal issues, but never realized what was behind the curtain. The betrayal and lies are incomprehensible. Marisa is a warm, energetic and caring person who deserved her fairytale ending. She and her daughters didn't deserve the nightmare that they were forced to live.
Talk about a story I couldn't put down. I met the author during a brief stint at the same company. I had heard about her husband's legal issues, but never realized what was behind the curtain. The betrayal and lies are incomprehensible. Marisa is a warm, energetic and caring person who deserved her fairytale ending. She and her daughters didn't deserve the nightmare that they were forced to live.
January 3, 2022
Very inspirational book! Thank you for sharing your life in the pages that you wrote. A friend gifted me this book because I recently endured a situation in which I too found myself questioning, "How could I not have known?" While our circumstances differ, I see that I'm not alone in believing in and loving someone who betrayed me in the worst way possible. I too made a choice to rise above it and not let him win. May God continue to bless us!
March 12, 2022
A jaw-dropping story of a high-profile local celebrity
I grew up hearing Marisa's voice in my living room -- she was on the local TV news. Always calm, confident, in control. This harrowing experience shows the nightmare she lived behind the scenes. Her strength is inspiring. Recommend for anyone considering a journalism or law career because of its unique perspective. Also, recommend for anyone facing down or recovering from similar trauma.
I grew up hearing Marisa's voice in my living room -- she was on the local TV news. Always calm, confident, in control. This harrowing experience shows the nightmare she lived behind the scenes. Her strength is inspiring. Recommend for anyone considering a journalism or law career because of its unique perspective. Also, recommend for anyone facing down or recovering from similar trauma.
May 1, 2022
Great book
I watched Marissa on television for years and actually met her outside a Chinese restaurant in Wilke Barre one day at lunchtime. She was so tiny and beautiful and I said something to her and she greeted me so kindly. God Bless her and her daughters for all the pain they have been through. Book was excellent read it in a day. Great writing. Kept me engrossed in the story.
I watched Marissa on television for years and actually met her outside a Chinese restaurant in Wilke Barre one day at lunchtime. She was so tiny and beautiful and I said something to her and she greeted me so kindly. God Bless her and her daughters for all the pain they have been through. Book was excellent read it in a day. Great writing. Kept me engrossed in the story.
July 5, 2022
Growing up in NEPA and watching WNEP at every broadcast with my grandparents, I was very familiar with Marisa Burke as a TV news personality, but was unaware of the scandal surrounding her husband that she had to endure within her personal life. However “Just Checking Scores” leaves nothing to the imagination and Marcia recounts every scathing detail of deceit and deception. Whether you grew up watching her on NEP or just stumbled upon this book it is an absolute must read!
July 16, 2022
As a NEPA resident I was aware of the lurid story of Mark Kandel's fall from grace. I was not a regular viewer of WNEP but knew that Marisa was a beloved anchor. I wondered how she managed to stay on the air during the ordeal. This book explained how and why she did it. She didn't hold back. The only criticism I have is the audiobook narrator mispronounced many of the local characters names, which I found annoying and distracting.
May 31, 2023
I have never lived in the NEPA area, nor have I ever seen or heard of Burke.
Something made me pick this book up at the library and I’m glad I did. The author’s honesty about her life, her (now ex) husband, his crimes and her betrayal was very moving.
Rather than read as gossipy, this read as an honest, warts and all story of a betrayed life and a battle to bring your family through the hard times.
Something made me pick this book up at the library and I’m glad I did. The author’s honesty about her life, her (now ex) husband, his crimes and her betrayal was very moving.
Rather than read as gossipy, this read as an honest, warts and all story of a betrayed life and a battle to bring your family through the hard times.
September 19, 2023
Good marriage gone bad
Marisa's story was chilling. So often our marriages are built on dreams rather than facts. We expect the one we love to be as honest and open as we are, but that doesn't always happen. I don't know the solution. However, young women need to wait until the man has proven himself, and fathers need to be more involved in their daughters ' lives and friendships.
Marisa's story was chilling. So often our marriages are built on dreams rather than facts. We expect the one we love to be as honest and open as we are, but that doesn't always happen. I don't know the solution. However, young women need to wait until the man has proven himself, and fathers need to be more involved in their daughters ' lives and friendships.
February 17, 2024
A little redundant
Her story is fairly interesting, but she spends too much describing her angry feelings, over and over again. It’s kind of like she’s pleading her case to the public, going over every detail painstakingly in case we didn’t get it. We get it - her husband was a narcissistic dick, and she should have kicked him out years before she was finally forced to do the deed.
Her story is fairly interesting, but she spends too much describing her angry feelings, over and over again. It’s kind of like she’s pleading her case to the public, going over every detail painstakingly in case we didn’t get it. We get it - her husband was a narcissistic dick, and she should have kicked him out years before she was finally forced to do the deed.
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