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Unbridled: A Memoir
by Barbara McNally

Published: 2013-03-17
Paperback : 256 pages
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Everyone believed Barbara was living the American Dream. She married her college sweetheart, sustained him on his rise to success, and seemed to have the perfect marriage, the perfect family, the perfect home. But when she strayed and her matrimonial cookie crumbled, Barbara realized that ...
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Introduction

Everyone believed Barbara was living the American Dream. She married her college sweetheart, sustained him on his rise to success, and seemed to have the perfect marriage, the perfect family, the perfect home. But when she strayed and her matrimonial cookie crumbled, Barbara realized that to be more than a just a wife... she’d have to get a life.

Following the lead of her adventurous late grandmother, she set off to overcome her fears and find her independence. While exploring Ireland, the land of her ancestors, she danced with horsemen and communed with priestesses.

Somewhere along the way, she discovered parts of herself that had been missing from her life. Something she’d longed for without knowing it. She tasted freedom and wanted more.

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THE CURRENT AT MY CENTER
“In Cathair na Mart, the Carrowbeg River runs through the center of town,” my grandmother Pat told me, “with tree-lined promenades on either side. The streets have simple names like Bridge and Shop.” ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think was the catalyst for having an affair and eventually leaving your marriage? Was that a scary move for you to make?

2. What inspired you to travel to Ireland after the break-up of your marriage and what did you discover about yourself there?

3. Talk a little bit about your trip to Jamaica and how that changed you?

4. What inspired you to start your foundation Mother, Lover, Fighter, Sage? And why the name? 5. What inspired you to write a book about your personal journey? Was that a hard thing to do or did telling your story come easy to you? 6. What do you hope readers will take away from your book?

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  "Unbridled "by Andrea B. (see profile) 03/07/15

This book is a light read. We appreciated how open and honest the author was about her shortcomings and doubts. We enjoyed discussing our own spiritual journeys.

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