Download or read book Astride the Pineapple Couch written by Ann Burrus and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby has survived living with her brutal, womanizing husband for many years but realizes that now she is in real danger and decides to take a hand in her own personal destiny. Forced to consult a psychiatrist, she finds herself leaning on him the way she has never before been able to lean on any male. Gaining strength from her analysis, she remakes herself physically and mentally in preparation for what she expects to be the end game.