An American Marriage
An American Marriage
Tayari Jones
Barack Obama
A moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful conviction on a young African-American couple. - Barack Obama
Shauna Niequist
WOW. Absolutely loved this book! - Shauna Niequist
Oprah Winfrey
The perfect book to read along with a friend or family member. - Oprah Winfrey
Bill Gates
A moving look at how incarceration changes relationships. - Bill Gates
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
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An American Marriage

An American Marriage

Tayari Jones
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Tayari Jones
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In the heart of the New South, beneath the veneer of the American Dream, "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones unfolds a profoundly moving narrative of love, injustice, and resilience. Celestial and Roy, a couple with the world at their feet, see their lives shatter when Roy is wrongfully convicted, leaving behind a future they had meticulously planned. As the years stretch on, the solidity of their bond is tested by the corrosive effects of time and the unforeseen comfort Celestial finds in Andre, a friend woven into the fabric of their past. This is not just the story of a marriage under siege, but a heartfelt exploration of the complex threads of loyalty, passion, and longing that bind us. Jones masterfully crafts a tale that is as much about the American socio-political landscape as it is about the intimate battles fought within the confines of a relationship strained by systemic injustice. As Roy emerges from a stolen decade, the trio must navigate the treacherous waters of love redefined by separation and change. "An American Marriage" is a testament to the enduring power of love and a reflective mirror on the personal costs of societal failures. Through Celestial, Roy, and Andre's journey, Jones articulates a narrative that resonates with hope, pain, and the relentless pursuit of happiness in the face of daunting odds.

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Released
2018
29 Jan
Length
308
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WOW. Absolutely loved this book! - Shauna Niequist
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
The perfect book to read along with a friend or family member. - Oprah Winfrey
A moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful conviction on a young African-American couple. - Barack Obama
A moving look at how incarceration changes relationships. - Bill Gates
But home isn't where you land; home is where you launch. You can't pick your home any more than you can choose your family. In poker, you get five cards. Three of them you can swap out, but two are yours to keep: family and native land.
— Tayari Jones, An American Marriage

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