I thought I would really enjoy this book, but I didn't. It is well written and thoughtful, but I could see a lot of "loaded journalism" in the recollection of Janine's events from her past. I kept getting angry with Janine for blaming her husband for her getting breast implants, or for her wearing a thong on the beach, or for her getting into shape. I am not saying the author is a liar, by any means, and she didn't legitimately feel the way she did, but I know there is no amount of coaxing that would make me get breast implants if I didn't really want them. Maybe that is why so many other people like the book--they could empathize with the author for being emotionally abused and mentally controlled. I didn't find I could relate at all. I read the book in about a day, but for me it was completely forgettable.