"Distant Lover"
by Gloria Mallette is a tale of love,
betrayal, family and friendship. We are introduced to Tandida "Tandi"
Belson, her husband Jared and son Michael Jared. Due to the recent demise
of their mariage - circumstances that Tandi blames Jared for - their family
goes through the throes of a separation. While in the midst of trying to
figure out what went wrong Tandi must now contend with her cantakerous
father "Sporty". Sporty and Tandi's relationship has never been other than
what it is now - strained and full of Sporty's unknown hatred towards Tandi,
a hates that puzzles her to this day.
One family tragedy leads to another forcing
Tandi to become primary care giver to Sporty, a situation that pleases
neither of them. During this time, Tandi begins to find out answers to some
questions that have plagued her for over 2 decades.
Meeting up again with her high school love
Brent proves to be more than Tandi can handle. Their relationship forces
her to reassess her position in the lives of her family and friends.She's
finally allowed herself
to figure out that the grass is not always greener somewhere else. It also
give credence to the saying "All closed eyes are not asleep" giving
her the ability to reassess the true meaning of friendship, family and love.
I highly recommend this novel
by Ms. Mallette - BRAVO! - she has done it
again. Mallette introduced
us to characters who are rich and real - making even the reader wonder and
think about the importance of many of the things we all take for granted -
life,
love,
family and friends. Much kudos Ms. Mallette!
