Description

In this poignant memoir, Belle Burden recounts the profound emotional upheaval of discovering her husband's infidelity and subsequent departure during the isolating early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stranded with her children and grappling with a shattered sense of reality, Burden navigates the complexities of separation and divorce while confronting her own identity and the life she believed she had built. Drawing from her viral *New York Times* essay, Burden offers a raw and unflinching exploration of betrayal, resilience, and the arduous journey toward self-discovery, ultimately revealing the strength found in embracing one's authentic self amidst profound loss.

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Dial Press

Published Jan 13, 2026

257 pages

ISBN: 9780593733325

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hardcover

The Dial Press

Published Jan 13, 2026

256 pages

ISBN: 9780593733318

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Ebury Press

Published Jan 15, 2026

ISBN: 9781529936117

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First Published

2026

Language

eng

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