Diane Pomerantz’s story of a punishing marriage may be an often-told tale, but Pomerantz has a majestic talent for conjuring emotion and compelling the reader with an authentic and heartbreaking story.


​​​​JACQUELYN MITCHARD, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN

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“Wow, what an amazing book! The prologue scene, which features kitty Mr. Button’s not-so mysterious disappearance, is worthy of Hitchcock. It is powerfully cinematic and grabs the reader’s attention. Diane Pomerantz knows how to immerse the reader in the world of the story using captivating action, vivid descriptions, interesting characters and a direct, engaging writing style. She does such a great job of setting each scene and explaining how Charles could captivate her and fool her into dismissing the warning signs about his controlling personality. I couldn’t put the book down. I wanted to know what happened. I stayed up past my bedtime reading this book and could not rest until I finished it. Diane certainly creates a sense of connection with the reader.”

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A powerful story of a relationship that gradually turns sour and abusive. The author helps us understand how it's possible to believe in someone, even when we have evidence to the contrary. A memoir writer myself, I'm always on the lookout for great memoirs. Diane Pomerantz is not just a psychologist, but a beautiful writer. This story gripped me from the beginning and didn’t let go.

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This book perfectly captured the insidious nature of an emotionally abusive marriage, offering the reader an intimate account of the slow downward spiral a relationship with a narcissistic individual can take. Initially engaging and charming, her self-absorbed husband demonstrated an array of positive qualities when things were seemingly going his way. Over time, his self- absorption, contempt, and lack of empathy became increasingly apparent and further eroded the marriage until Diane was forced to face with brutal awareness the reality of her partner, as well as take steps to regain her independence and self-confidence. Beautifully written and highly recommended.

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“This is a NON-fiction book, not a psychological thriller.” I had to remind myself of this fact at every turn of the page. LOST IN THE REFLECTING POOL is a well written, captivating, first-hand account of a long-term, abusive relationship between a psychologist wife (author, Diane Pomerantz) and a psychiatrist husband; it’s downright frightening.

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I was completely riveted by this book and once I had started I couldn't focus on anything else until I got to the end. It must have been hard to write but it was mesmerizing to read. How someone, supposedly an expert on relationships, took so long to realize what was wrong with her husband and then tried to deal with him without destroying their family makes for a painful but compelling story.

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Dr. Diane Pomerantz is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice working with children, adolescents, and adults in the Baltimore, Maryland area for over thirty-five years. She has done extensive work in the area of trauma and child abuse and research in the area of personality development of abused children. She currently runs Therapeutic Writing Groups in her practice. She is a breast cancer survivor and has two wonderful grown children. She and her shaggy dog, Rug, live amidst tall ​trees on the outskirts of Baltimore, Maryland.
2018 Independent Author Network: Book of the Year Awards - Parenting/Family/Relationships - Finalist
2017 Book Excellence Awards: Memoir - Finalist
2017 Reader Favorites Awards: Women's Issues - Honorable Mention
2017 Foreword Reviews' 2017 Indies: Book of the Year Award Winner - Family - Relationships Category
2017 Human Relations Indie Awards:
Gold: Memoir Category | Gold: Marriage-Relationship Category | Silver: Reflection Category | Bronze: Life Challenges Category
2017 INDIES Winner: Honorable Mention, Family & Relationship (Adult Nonfiction)
2017 Human Relations Indie Book Awards: Gold, Silver & Bronze, various categories
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