Sorrow and Bliss (Meg Mason)

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Such a beautiful story of Martha and Patrick, of love and hate, of mental health and illness. I loved reading this tale, and had trouble putting the book down. Martha struggles with some sort of emotional illness and numerous treatments. She experiences an unhappy relationship with her quirky mother, but loves her sister, and finds love and fulfillment in her sister's growing family. Patrick grows up essentially an orphan. Their lives entwine into a dynamic, difficult marriage. Martha ultimately finds a true diagnosis and effective treatment, but her marriage to Patrick is damaged. The book has an almost satisfying ending - the reader is left to guess the ultimate outcome.

Meg Mason has a gift for writing a compelling emotional story. I only wish she had made up a name for Martha's illness, rather that just referring to it as ___. 

I recommend Sorrow and Bliss to female readers, especially those of us who suffer from emotional illness from time to time.

Thanks to NegGalley for allowing me to read this book.