Ghosted

An American Story

By: Nancy French

Narrated by: Nancy French

2025 ECPA Award Winner - Biography & Memoir

Read by the author.

A riveting look inside a life of poverty, success, and the inner circles of political influence--from the foothills of Appalachia all the way to the White House.

New York Times bestselling ghostwriter Nancy French is coming out of the shadows to tell her own incredible story.

Nancy's family hails from the foothills of the Appalachians, where life was dominated by coal mining, violence, abuse, and poverty. Longing for an adventure, she married a stranger, moved to New York, and dropped out of college. In spite of her lack of education, she found success as a ghostwriter for conservative political leaders. However, when she was unwilling to endorse an unsuitable president, her allies turned on her and she found herself spiritually adrift, politically confused, and occupationally unemployable.

Republicans mocked her, white nationalists targeted her, and her church community alienated her. But in spite of death threats, sexual humiliation, and political ostracization, she learned the importance of finding her own voice--and that the people she thought were her enemies could be her closest friends.

A poignant and engrossing memoir filled with humor and personal insights, Ghosted is a deeply American story of change, loss, and ultimately love.

©2024 Nancy French (P)2024 Zondervan

Beautiful Memoir

I loved the gracious way Nancy told her story. It was compelling and I didn’t want it to end!

Nancy French - You’ve been through so much!

Thank you for living your life so courageously and thoughtfully putting it in ink.

Your story is funny, tender, and heartbreaking. You have been through so much, Nancy French! May peace, joy, wisdom, and love abound in you and your family’s lives. Our LORD is faithful!

Amazing!!!

I listened to the entire book in 48 hours. I put off sleep, work, etc. It is a tremendous feat of storytelling, all the better as narrated by the author herself. I can’t stop telling others around me to read or listen to this book.

2 day listen

It took me two days to listen to this book. It was really interesting and well-written. I got a new perspective on many things. Tears were shed.

The MCU but for real people

I just finished ghosted and I must say I was blown away. Not because I was expecting something less, but more by the beauty of weaving together so many wonderful threads in the creation of a magnificent quilt. While the MCU’s Infinity Saga is the greatest cinematic collection of all time, God said hold my water, took Nancy’s and David’s lives, and turned them into the best wine of the ages.

Thank you for continuing to point us towards God that we might give Him glory. Jay

Courageous Author

I love Nancy’s honesty and willingness to stand for what is right no matter the pressure to conform. Nancy French gives me much to aspire to as an author and as one who stands like Jesus with the vulnerable.

Fascinating memoir

I liked learning about an American whose experiences are so different from mine, and who brings thought, self-reflection, and a strong moral compass to everything she encounters

I Had No Idea This Book Would Be This Good

I did not know what to expect. I purchased it on the recommendation of Russell Moore on his podcast. I do not regret that decision at all. Nancy French’s life is amazing. She had me laughing, crying and every emotion in between. I was inspired by reading her story. While our lives have been nothing alike we came to the same crossroads in 2016. I’m so glad she and others are willing to tell their stories. I don’t feel so alone. This is the best book I’ve read so far in 2024 and I hope and pray I’ll hear more from her for many years.

Brilliant writing!

All my people have to read this! God is using this beautiful book to heal broken lives

Amazing!!

Everyone needs to hear this story!!
It is as unbelievable as ‘The Glass Castle’.
I appreciate her bravery in telling her story!!