The Disappointed Wives Club is an intimate, quietly powerful novel about what happens when a woman raised on silence and self-erasure finally risks speaking her truth. Vivian has spent her life perfecting the art of disappearing-at home, in marriage, and among women who have learned to hold their breath for the sake of family, reputation, and peace. But when a single rupture exposes the cost of her restraint, she is drawn into a circle of women-each with their own secrets-where honesty is both a danger and a lifeline. As Vivian navigates the unraveling of her marriage and the shifting allegiances of friendship, she must decide whether the safety of invisibility is worth the price of her own voice.
Woven with mindfulness practices and a reflective playlist at each chapter's close, The Disappointed Wives Club invites readers to linger in the ordinary and the unresolved, offering space to question, discuss, and see themselves reflected in the company of women who refuse to disappear. Perfect for book clubs and fans of nuanced literary fiction, Adrianne Lind's novel is a celebration of the quiet revolution of choosing yourself, even when the world would rather you stay silent.
A quote from Vivian: "I'm not asking anyone to burn anything," Vivian said. "I'm saying I don't want to disappear anymore."
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Adrianne Lind is a certified yoga teacher, mindfulness activist, yoga coach, and meditation guide whose work is grounded in the belief that literacy and mindfulness together create true empowerment. As founder of the nonprofit Wellness on the Weekly, Adrianne is on a mission to give away one million books.
She is the author of four books:
- Wellness on the Weekly: 52 Fun Prompts for Mindfulness, Movement, and a Whole Lot Less Stress!
- Wellness on the Weekly Companion
- Mindful & Mobilized
- Rooted Calm: 400 Affirmations for Everyday Steadiness
Her professional accomplishments are matched by a profound personal journey. Her relationship with yoga began in 1996, after she survived a four-story fall in Paris, an experience that changed her life's trajectory. Over the years, she has weathered significant challenges: surviving sexual assault, enduring two divorces, navigating menopause, caring for loved ones across continents, and mourning the loss of both parents. She managed chronic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Adrianne's happiest moments are spent on a yoga mat, whether she's coaching others or practicing for herself. She is passionate about helping people reclaim their calm through daily stress, grief, aging, or the aftermath of trauma. Her journey includes founding a multi-award-winning blog and hosting three podcasts, always with the goal of building connection and resilience.
In quieter moments, Adrianne can be found reading, knitting, dreaming of sewing again, quilting, cooking, or simply savoring life with her beloved Swede. Despite a lifelong struggle to rest, she continues to choose joy, creativity, and presence, one breath and one mindful moment at a time.