The Deceived Wife

by Sharon L. Snyder

Based on a true story of a young woman who grew up in Pakistan, all the time dreaming of the day she would be married to a handsome doctor or lawyer. Her arranged marriage to an older cousin who happened to be a doctor pleased Ambreen at first. After he finally brought her to the USA, she realized the depth of the deception she'd encountered. Many years of trials and heartache passed before she could forgive those who had deceived her and find a wonderful unexpected friendship.

216 pages, Paperback

Published November 23, 2017

About the author

Sharon L. Snyder is a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a leading scholar in Disability Studies, coauthoring Narrative Prosthesis and coediting key works including The Body and Physical Difference and The Encyclopedia of Disability.

Reviews

[Megan]

Good read

Very interesting story. I would definitely recommend it. It is an interesting look inside of arranged marriages and the toll they take on people.

[brenda lawson]

Survival of Strong Women! Must read!

For all dealing with heartache and mental illness this is great read. There is friendship and happiness to be had!