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Strangers | Belle Burden
Strangers | Belle Burden
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Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage
Accolades & Praise
- "Riveting . . . examines the very nature of intimacy." —Joyce Carol Oates
- Heralded as a deeply moving and compulsively readable debut memoir.
Extended Synopsis
In Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage, Belle Burden presents a deeply personal account of the sudden collapse of a seemingly idyllic twenty-year marriage. On a chilly spring day, Burden's husband—a devoted partner and loving father to their three children—announced without prior warning that he was leaving. Overnight, a shared life built on professional success, family routines, and decades of trust dissolved, leaving Burden to process the jarring reality of a partner who had suddenly become an unrecognizable stranger.
Seeking clarity in the aftermath, Burden revisits her relationship to re-evaluate two decades of shared history. As she searches for overlooked warning signs, she reflects on generational expectations, social conditioning, and the quiet compliance that previously defined her identity as "Belle the Good."
Unflinching and candid, Strangers is a narrative of personal resilience and transformation. Burden charts a journey through unexpected grief toward self-reliance, reclaiming her voice and rediscovering strength after betrayal.
About the Author
Belle Burden is a writer and memoirist. Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage is her debut book.
Reader Targeting
- Readers of contemporary memoirs, personal essays, and narrative non-fiction focusing on marriage and self-discovery.
- Fans of honest memoirs exploring relationship dynamics, divorce, and resilience by authors like Cheryl Strayed and Abigail Thomas.
- Anyone interested in accounts of emotional transformation and overcoming unexpected life transitions.
Bibliographic & Physical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Strangers |
| Subtitle | A Memoir of Marriage |
| Author | Belle Burden |
| ISBN-13 | 9780593733318 |
| ISBN-10 | 0593733312 |
| Publisher | The Dial Press |
| Publication Date | January 13, 2026 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Condition | Pre-Owned / Very Good |
| Format | Hardcover (Hardbound, Includes Dust Jacket) |
| Page Count | 256 |
| BISAC Categories | BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Divorce & Separation |
| BIC/Thema Classifications | Biography: general (BG) |
| Dimensions | 8.25 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches (210 x 140 x 25 mm) |
| Weight | 14.0 oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strangers about?
The book is a debut memoir detailing the abrupt dissolution of Belle Burden's twenty-year marriage, exploring themes of betrayal, identity, and personal resilience.
Who is the author?
Strangers is written by author Belle Burden.
Is this book non-fiction?
Yes, Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage is an autobiographical non-fiction memoir.
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