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Three Women

By: Lisa Taddeo
Narrated by: Tara Lynne Barr, Marin Ireland, Mena Suvari, Lisa Taddeo
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“Staggeringly intimate...Groundbreaking.” —Entertainment Weekly
“A breathtaking and important book.” —Cheryl Strayed
“Extraordinary...A nonfiction literary masterpiece.” —Elizabeth Gilbert

#1 New York Times Bestseller and a Best Book of the Year by: The Washington Post * NPR * The Atlantic * New York Public Library * Vanity Fair * PBS * Time * Economist * Entertainment Weekly * Financial Times * Shelf Awareness * Guardian * Sunday Times * BBC * Esquire * Good Housekeeping * Elle * Real Simple * And more

A riveting true story about the sex lives of three real American women “who are carnal, brave, and beautifully flawed” (People, Book of the Week), based on nearly a decade of reporting.

Lina, a young mother in suburban Indiana whose marriage has lost its passion, reconnects with an old flame through social media and embarks on an affair that quickly becomes all-consuming. Maggie, a seventeen-year-old high school student in North Dakota, allegedly engages in a relationship with her married English teacher; the ensuing criminal trial turns their quiet community upside down. Sloane, a successful restaurant owner in an exclusive enclave of the Northeast, is happily married to a man who likes to watch her have sex with other men and women.

Hailed as “a dazzling achievement” (Los Angeles Times) and “a riveting page-turner that explores desire, heartbreak, and infatuation in all its messy, complicated nuance” (The Washington Post), Lisa Taddeo’s Three Women has captivated readers, booksellers, and critics—and topped bestseller lists—worldwide. Based on eight years of immersive research, it is “an astonishing work of literary reportage” (The Atlantic) that introduces us to three unforgettable women—and one remarkable writer—whose experiences remind us that we are not alone. Gender Studies Social Sciences Emotionally Gripping Psychology Psychology & Mental Health

Critic reviews

"Author Lisa Taddeo introduces listeners to the true stories of three women and their most intimate and very real sexual desires. Narrator Tara Lynne Barr portrays Maggie in youthful tones that embody her inexperience as she navigates a relationship with her high school teacher. Marin Ireland portrays Lina, starting with an even-toned deadpan delivery and gradually diversifying, a perfect reflection of Lina's journey from a passionless marriage to a flaming affair. Mena Suvari portrays Sloan in a breathy neutral tone that exhibits her willingness to fulfill the sexual desires of others while she figures out what she wants for herself. All the narrators deliver authentic and emotional performances."
Raw Emotional Stories • Thought-provoking Content • Excellent Narration • Relatable Female Experiences • Articulate Voices

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The cadence and depth of this book was incredible. I felt as if these three women were all relatable to me in some way whether positive or negative. I appreciate all their bravery in the face of major changes and shifts that affected them both directly and indirectly. This book was one of ugly truths and as a woman I enjoyed the strength I accrued just by virtue of reading.

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I really loved the concept of this book at first. Very interesting to go into such depth with real women and explain their private stories in such detail. After several hours of listening, though, I started to get annoyed by the drab, depressing tone. The author makes it seem like desire is only a dark and lonely thing. It would have been more appealing if she could have added a little more depth to the stories. All of these women were portrayed as lonely victims and the stories became examinations of why they were forced by men and or society into these crippling roles.

Great concept, but unnecessarily dreary

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So impactful, powerful! Loved this book and these women. Amazingly written with beautiful but raw prose. These narrators have been my favorites by far!


Powerful

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this is one of those books that brought me through a myriad of emotions. parts made me cringe, parts incensed me and parts forced a couple difficult visits to my own memory. i could not put it down. i know i will read this again, but first i need a little time and distance.

strikingly honest.

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I especially enjoyed her amazing quality of describing and expression. I could have done without Sloan... However. I found her boring and predictable.

Wonderfully descriptive

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