“Lyrical and poignant. An unforgettable memoir of sacrifice and determination.”
— Stephanie Land, author of the New York Times-bestselling memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay , and a Mother’s Will to Survive

“A memoir of great intimacy and generosity, THE WIVES asks aching questions about loving a person you’ll never completely understand, and what it means to build a life around the constancy of war. Simone Gorrindo is a dazzling talent.
— Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than You’ll Ever Know

“THE WIVES is a completely immersive read and a beautifully written page-turner. A triumph.”
— Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of Group

“This is a book about loving people even when you can’t understand them, and needing them even when you don’t like them, about being betrayed and unexpectedly saved, and ultimately about the power of human connection despite all our limitations. Gorrindo is a major talent.”
—Rufi Thorpe, author of the PEN/Faulkner finalist The Knockout Queen