Married to Merlot: A Memoir With a Message of Hope

Martha Louise’s true story of love, loss, family, and faith tells the heart-wrenching account of a war-damaged soul struggling to find peace and a wife and family trying to hold it all together. This book is full of Southern grit, pathos, and raw humor. -GiGi Henry, Boulder, CO

Married to Merlot is an inspirational read for anyone who is facing adversity. Through her unflinching narrative, Martha Louise pens a poignant and candid chronicle of her personal journey impacted by her Vietnam veteran spouse’s post-war stress, depression, and alcoholism.When her husband leaves her, Martha finds herself in deep grief with a desperate need for understanding. As she searches for answers, yet another tragic event ambushes her and forces her to a standstill. The author’s straightforward account illustrates her heartache as well as her determination to stay the course toward self-discovery and healing.Martha relies on her psychological background and education to weave self-help concepts and messages of hope into her storytelling. The compelling combination of the family’s perseverance and the author’s fortitude will encourage others in similar circumstances to find the strength to choose their own unique path to recovery and to a happier life.