American Lie

by Marianne LaValle Vincent

American Lie is a poetic journey towards the never-ending fantasy of love, riches, and perfection. Aware that not everyone is blessed with “happily-ever-after,” you’ll find comfort and compassion in this collection of poetry written about the pursuit of the American Dream. Lose yourself in passion as you almost feel what so many of our country’s families have experienced. Feel the ecstasy of love and the empty pain of divorce. Understand one nationality’s search for recognition, and the love shared by sisters. American Lie takes you to the height of romance, the depths of loneliness, and everything in-between. It is a love story of sorts, shared by Americans everywhere. Discover yourself in the pages of these emotion-filled poems. Written especially for the romantic, the author invites you to relax, pour yourself a glass of good wine, and become a part of the American Lie.

138 pages, Paperback

First published May 29, 2004

About the author

Marianne LaValle Vincent has won numerous literary contests and has achieved publication in such magazines as Italiana Americana, The Birmingham Review, Poetry Motel and other special publications through the State University of New York system.

She is a first-generation Italian-American. A short story, "Understanding Dad," appeared in one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Fathers and Daughters editions.