From Leslie Jamison’s “Splinters” to Lyz Lenz’s “This American Ex-Wife,” a number of high-profile recent books explore women’s experiences with divorce. We’ll talk with Jamison and journalist Tracy Clark-Flory about what these “divorce memoirs,” and their popularity, say about the state of marriage in America today.
New Memoirs Take a Fresh Look at Divorce, American Style
High-profile "divorce memoirs" offer insight into the state of marriage in America today. (Vimvertigo via GettyImages)
Guests:
Leslie Jamison, author, "Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story." Her other books include "The Empathy Exams."
Tracy Clark-Flory, journalist; essayist; author of "Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire." Her newsletter can be found at tracyclarkflory.substack.com.
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