In The Secret Lives of Lawfully Wedded Wives, 27 well-known women writers reveal the truth about their marriages, divorces, and/or decisions to remain single. Their subjective accounts of the highs and lows of their relationships, the ebb and flow of love and desire, and the many alternatives to matrimony, highlight the breadth of women's marital experiences, and help other women make sense of their own lives. Topics inlcude: Infidelity, true love, orgasms, betrayal, children, career power struggles, dominance and submission, race issues, age issues, and much more.

Click here to read an excerpt of Amy's essay, "It's Not a Competition."