Even when the intention is to create unity and equality between the two partners, a man changing his surname can pose professional and cultural repercussions. And between the two partners, the one who has more to lose — potential promotions, salary increases, clients, and so on — is unlikely to make the switch.
Not all has to be lost, though. For instance, the Coopers remain connected to Korean culture through cooking Korean foods at home and practicing Tae Kwon Do.
In addition, that growth could also streamline procedures for same-sex couples where the conventions of marriage do not always apply as it is. And who are they? Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Get A Copy. Paperback , pages. More Details Original Title.
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Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of In His Wife's Name. Apr 17, Penny Griffin rated it liked it. When he receives word that a woman is using her name and identification, he immediately tracks her down. Luke is determined to find out if the woman calling herself Mary Calder is connected to his wife's death. He doesn't expect the attraction he feels for her. But is he attracted to this woman, or to her resemblance to his wife? It's not particularly suspenseful, and the tension is rather low, but the characters are likable and the story moves smoothly.
I may not have been on the edge of my seat, but I was never bored. The story is somewhat slow in the beginning. Part of the mystery is diluted because we know the truth about "Mary" and who she is from page one. Much of the book is spent watching Luke figure it out. His ex-wife they have since divorced , Debbie, was the last Gellar likely to have kids, but Jonah was the first of three siblings.
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