American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld is a bestselling novel that explores the life of a fictional First Lady, inspired by the experiences of former First Lady Laura Bush, delving into themes of love, politics, and personal identity.
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Book Blurb
A kind, bookish only child born in the 1940s, Alice Lindgren has no idea that she will one day end up in the White House, married to the president. In her small Wisconsin hometown she learns the virtues of politeness, but a tragic accident when she is seventeen shatters her identity and changes the trajectory of her life. More than a decade later, when the charismatic son of a powerful Republican family sweeps her off her feet, she is surprised to find herself admitted into a world of privilege.
And when her husband unexpectedly becomes governor and then president, she discovers that she is married to a man she both loves and fundamentally disagrees with–and that her private beliefs increasingly run against her public persona. As her husband’s presidency enters its second term, Alice must confront contradictions years in the making and face questions nearly impossible to answer.
About the Author
Curtis Sittenfeld is an American New York Times bestselling novelist and writer. She is the author of several acclaimed novels and her writing has been praised for its sharp wit, incisive social commentary, and deep empathy for her characters.
In addition to her novels, Sittenfeld has also written for a variety of publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Salon.
Has Curtis Sittenfeld written any other books?
Curtis Sittenfeld has written several other novels. I have a complete list of her books on the link below if you’re interested in finding out more.
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