This American ex-wife : how I ended my marriage and started my life
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
New York : Crown, [2024].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
268 pages ; 22 cm
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Published
New York : Crown, [2024].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"A deeply validating manifesto on the gender politics of marriage (bad) and divorce (actually pretty good!) in America today, and an argument that the former needs a reboot--from journalist and proud divorcée Lyz Lenz. Studies show that nearly 70 percent of divorces are initiated by women--women who are tired, fed up, exhausted, and unhappy. We've all seen how the media portrays divorcées: sad, lonely, drowning their sorrows in a bottle of wine. Lyz Lenz is one such woman whose life fell apart after she reached a breaking point in her twelve-year marriage. But she refused to take part in that tired narrative and decided to flip the script on divorce. In this exuberant and unapologetic book, Lenz makes an argument for the advantages of getting divorced, framing it as a practical and effective solution for women to take back the power they are owed. Weaving reportage with sociological research and literature with popular culture along with personal stories of coming together and breaking up, Lenz creates a kaleidoscopic and poignant portrait of American marriage today. She argues that the mechanisms of American power, justice, love, and gender equality remain deeply flawed, and that marriage, like any other cultural institution, is due for a reckoning. A raucous argument for acceptance, solidarity, and collective female refusal, This American Ex-Wife takes readers on a riveting ride--while pointing us all toward a life that is a little more free"--,Provided by publisher.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Prescott Public Library - MLNEW - Adult New Books | 306.893 LENZ | Find It Now |
Prescott Valley Public Library - NBBIO - New Books - Biographies | LENZ, LYZ | Find It Now |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lenz, L. (2024). This American ex-wife: how I ended my marriage and started my life (First edition.). Crown.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lenz, Lyz. 2024. This American Ex-wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life. Crown.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lenz, Lyz. This American Ex-wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life Crown, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lenz, Lyz. This American Ex-wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life First edition., Crown, 2024.
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