Katie, Rachel, and Meg in this episode discuss Tayari Jones’s An American Marriage - a novel about a false accusation, wrongful imprisonment, love, and the way a relationship’s destruction becomes the foundation for a new future. We found every character sympathetic in this story, no doubt due to Jones’s framing each event from two characters’ perspectives. The story is spun in two different directions - one a window into the cruel, unjust civil system, especially for black men and women, and one an examination of a modern, American marriage. Heart wrenching and fascinating, An American Marriage speaks to the complexities of love and identity. Join us in our discussion and be welcomed to discuss the book further in the comments on this post, or by reaching out by social media:

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Death, Sex, and Money’s interview with Tayari Jones: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/death-sex-money-tayari-jones

NEXT BOOK: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

(This was incorrectly identified as Homecoming in the podcast episode)