Saturday, April 2, 2011

A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady

Although there were many clues about Upton's sexuality from the time they met and all through their marriage, Sally Ryder either was in denial or was just plain stupid. She thought the world of this man even though he was an alcoholic, had a horrible temper, was a narcissist and was very controlling. Upton Brady became the director of Atlantic Monthly Press and the family lived in high style and most of it wasn't too happy.
After he died (forty-six years of marriage), Sally was SHOCKED to find gay pornography in his bureau. Her reaction is ridiculous since all of the signs were there. I probably should have stopped reading at this point because Sally was extremely irritating but I decided to continue and finish the book, which I did. She writes well and it does keep your interest.
The publisher says that it's a story of great love. Not exactly.
Read it, if you'd like, and see if you agree.

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