Liz's husband has put his family on pause and is completely focused on his work. TV is his only escape because he sees his family as added stress. I think that Liz should give her husband some time then give him an ultimatum.
She should inform him that she is not happy and she understands he has a demanding career but if after a certain time has passed and he does not change then Liz is going to engage in progressively noticeable forms of marital disobedience.
I agree with mintinfo regarding "Liz is going to engage in progressively noticeable forms of marital disobedience", but I would take this a step further. I would start REALLY watching and managing the finances so he does not leave her destitute.
This is just me personally,but I think she should get herself a little boy toy on the side to give her a little attention and anything else that she so desire, life is too short to not be happy.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.