Summary & Analysis - American Wife: Based On The Book By Curtis Sittenfeld

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

AMERICAN WIFE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY CURTIS SITTENFELD

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CONTENT

Prologue - A First Lady Reflects

1272 Amity Lane - Growing Up in the Midwest

3859 Sproule Street - College and First Love

Discoveries and Secrets

402 Maronee Drive - Marriage and Family

Blackwell for Congress

Managing Partner

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - Life in the White House

Edgar Franklin

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"American Wife" by Curtis Sittenfeld tells the story of Alice Blackwell, a woman from the Midwest who marries a charismatic politician. The novel follows Alice as she navigates the complexities of marriage, family, and public life. As her husband rises in the political arena, eventually becoming president, Alice is thrust into the spotlight, grappling with her evolving identity and the expectations of her role as First Lady. The novel delves into themes of love, ambition, and the compromises one makes in the pursuit of power. It examines the personal and political challenges Alice faces as she navigates the world of Washington.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2025