memoir
Strangers is Belle Burden’s memoir, mostly covering her marriage and divorce, but also including the histories of her family members as well as her husband’s. Burden came from a very wealthy family including several famous people. She lived a privileged life, married the man of her dreams, and created a seemingly perfect family with him. And then, one day in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, she discovered a betrayal and her husband announced he was leaving her and their children.
While this book was never boring or long-winded, it can be very simply summarized in one paragraph. I won’t do that so that others can experience the ride of Burden’s experiences. Burden speaks authentically and from her heart. She admits her own mistakes while also sharing the horrors of her situation with the reader. Personally, while I’m not divorced, I’m the child of divorce and have many divorced friends. I had no trouble understanding Burden’s thoughts and actions. In fact, I was riveted to find out what she would learn along the way and how the memoir would finish.
While this book is being described as good for book clubs, I’m not so sure that it would generate overly lengthy or debatable discussions. But, at the same time, I feel it’s a worthwhile read for any woman and that it will undoubtedly speak very directly to those who find the subject matter relevant. And it will make everyone think. I applaud Burden for sharing her story and placing herself in the spotlight of public scrutiny.
The author narrated the audiobook. While she’s no amazing vocal talent, her delivery of her story was heartfelt and genuine. I always like when authors narrate their own books and am giving her an A- only because her tone could be flat for long periods of time. But I really enjoyed hearing her voice in addition to “her voice”.
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