A Season in Strength Wrigley
A Season in Strength Wrigley by John McCormack, published by iUniverse in November 2007, is a poignant exploration of life and loss. This 140-page work delves into the life of Wrigley Strawberry Field over a span of six days as she confronts her impending death. The narrative captures the complexities of her existence, from her unconventional upbringing with hippy parents to her experiences of love, marriage, and motherhood, all while navigating the challenges of her artistic career.
Readers will find a blend of humor and sadness as Wrigley reflects on her chaotic life, including her first date and the heartbreak of her husband’s infidelity. With the support of her neighbor and attorney, Biscuit Grivet, she faces the difficult task of explaining her situation to her young children. This edition presents a rich tapestry of themes such as romance and the resilience of women, inviting readers to engage with Wrigley’s unique journey.
Official synopsis Publisher
Wrigley is funny, sad, and poignant, right down to her name: Wrigley Strawberry Field. We catch her life over six days, as she reconciles the fact that she is dying. We see the strength of a young woman whose life was a chaotic menagerie: raised by hippy parents, childhood tattoo, first date, working in a crematorium, marriage, children, divorce (her husband was in bed with a waitress during the reception), her success as an artist, etc. And with the support of her neighbor and her attorney (Biscuit Grivet), how she tells her two young children that mommy is going away.
But . it’s her story. Let’s let her tell it.
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