Divorce isn’t the End: about the book

   Ed McCarthy, son of a commercial fisherman and fishing fleet owner, had worked his way through U Mass on scholarships and fellowships. Finally, as a PhD in Marine Science he had hired as a Fishery Biologist by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Stationed in Miami he met Joy Swan, a beautiful, petite singer at a party celebrating her 21st birthday.

   Joy successfully latched onto him, rode with him back to his home in New Bedford, MA where they finally married. Her ambition to be a popular singer was achieved as a result of Ed and his father providing the money to hire a top PR company.

   Joy signed a contract to sing Country & Western and her marriage seemed forgotten. They divorced, but didn’t (through a legal prank). She continued singing and Ed, fully devoted to her, supported her all the way.

   Did the marriage survive Joy’s ambition?

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