281. Disregard First Book — Trad Wives Pen a New Perspective

She wrote a book in defense of traditional homemaking — only to pen an about-face reckoning decades later when her 40-year-marriage went belly-up. In this episode, Amy discusses Disregard First Book author Terry Martin Hekker, who passed away in October following a fascinating life that took her from trad wife to town mayor! A slate of recent books penned by wronged wives who reconsidered their views on gender roles rounds out the discussion. This bonus episode is available to paid subscribers or for individual purchase.

Mentioned in this episode:

Terry Martin Hekker

Disregard First Book by Terry Martin Hekker

Ever Since Adam and Eve by Terry Martin Hekker

Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker

Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage  by Belle Burden 

Liars by Sarah Manguso


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