I read a description of this book and thought it was an interesting premise. Like many other readers here, though, I found the author self-absorbed and a bit of a harsh critic, especially towards people she thought were her friends. I realize that it might be shell-shocking to find out your spouse was living a lie but this story doesn't seem to get to the "renewal" part that is mentioned in the subtitle. I've read another book recently which was a similar "woe is me" tale and it was a bit exhausting.