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An American Marriage

by Tayari Jones
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An American Marriage
An American Marriage

Love and injustice collide, challenging the American Dream.

As a book lover, you might appreciate "An American Marriage" for its deep dive into emotional complexities and the American justice system's impact on relationships. Tayari Jones doesn't just tell a story; she weaves a poignant narrative that invites you to ponder the resilience of love amidst life-altering challenges. It's the perfect blend of intimate drama and societal commentary that will resonate with you long after you turn the last page.

  • National Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • Orwell Prize Nominee for Political Fiction for Longlist (2019)
  • Audie Award Nominee for Audiobook of the Year (2019)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • NAACP Image Award for Fiction (2019)
  • Book of the Month Book of the Year Award Nominee (2018)
  • Aspen Words Literary Prize (2019)
  • Clara Johnson Award for Women’s Literature (2019)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2020)
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An American Marriage

by Tayari Jones
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ISBN: 9781786075192
Authors: Tayari Jones
Publisher: Oneworld
Date of Publication: 2019-03-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Romance, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Race
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 376705 readers)

Description

Newlyweds, Celestial and Roy, are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. They are settling into the routine of their life together when they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn’t commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend and best man at their wedding. As Roy’s time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy’s conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together. This stirring love story is a deeply insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward—with hope and pain—into the future.
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Love and injustice collide, challenging the American Dream.

As a book lover, you might appreciate "An American Marriage" for its deep dive into emotional complexities and the American justice system's impact on relationships. Tayari Jones doesn't just tell a story; she weaves a poignant narrative that invites you to ponder the resilience of love amidst life-altering challenges. It's the perfect blend of intimate drama and societal commentary that will resonate with you long after you turn the last page.

  • National Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • Orwell Prize Nominee for Political Fiction for Longlist (2019)
  • Audie Award Nominee for Audiobook of the Year (2019)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • NAACP Image Award for Fiction (2019)
  • Book of the Month Book of the Year Award Nominee (2018)
  • Aspen Words Literary Prize (2019)
  • Clara Johnson Award for Women’s Literature (2019)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.