I Wanted to Be Wonderful
by Lihi Lapid
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This book begins where most love stories leave off: at the beginning of real life. I WANTED TO BE WONDERFUL follows the lives of two women in their first years of marriage and motherhood. One is a fictional character trying to live the happily-ever-after many imagine for themselves, and the second woman is inspired by the author herself, relating the most intimate moments of her life. Both couples start their marriages full of idyllic happiness, but as the stressors of everyday life seep into th
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This novel explores what happens after the wedding bells fade, following two women navigating the complex realities of early marriage and new motherhood. One protagonist chases the elusive happily-ever-after fantasy while the other, drawing from the author's personal experiences, reveals intimate moments of domestic life. Both couples begin their journeys filled with idyllic happiness, only to discover how everyday stressors gradually transform their relationships.
The dual narrative structure creates a powerful contrast between romantic expectations and authentic lived experience, offering readers a raw look at how love evolves under pressure. Young adults contemplating serious relationships will find profound insights about the gap between fantasy and reality in long-term partnerships. This isn't another fairy tale romance but rather an honest exploration of what builds—and sometimes breaks—connections when real life begins.
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