May 31, 2005 -- A Temporary New Wife, a contemporary novel by Malcolm Goodway, has just passed its first anniversary, and has become a topic of controversy since its release.
Definition of Temporary Marriage: "Standard, or conventional, marriage is open-ended in time and multi-targeted Temporary marriage is a second type entirely. It has very particular aims
and context it operates (only) within a clearly defined, limited environment"
Some readers and reviewers applaud the concept, some hate it.
A common "pro" comment: "A novel phenomenon - a movement for the advancement of senior sexuality."
A typical "con" comment: "Doesn't this temporary marriage cheapen the standard marriage bond"
Speaking about the quality of the writing though, there is no controversy - the book is very well written and enjoyable:
"I recently read a novel that I found highly enjoyable. It's a really offbeat, tongue-in-cheek story about a sixty-plus man who thinks of a unique way to hook up with much younger
women.The story line follows what happens when he actually tries out his theory - some really unexpected and hilarious things. Although the writing seems to be serious, when you actually
think about it the whole thing seems to be more of a satire. The book is called A Temporary New Wife, by Malcolm Goodway. - Linda M. DiCicco, Ph.D."
An online Discussion Club has started for this book and its concept of Temporary Marriage at http://www.authors-sell-book.com/book-discussion.html Joining the Club is free, and no
registration is required.
A Temporary New Wife by Malcolm Goodway, ISBN 0975311255, 284 pp., softcover, AuthorsOmniscient Publishers, available at Amazon.com Barnes & Noble and from the publisher at
http://www.authors-sell-book.com/a-temporary-new-wife.html Senior's discounts and free promotional copies are offered by the publisher at this web-site.
About the Author:
Malcolm Goodway, an active senior, writes for active seniors.