Three Women (book)
| Company type | Imprint |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Parent | Simon & Schuster |
Three Women marks the 2019 non-fiction debut of Lisa Taddeo, published on July 9, 2019, by Avid Reader Press, an imprint under Simon & Schuster. This work delves into the intimate and emotional experiences of three American women from varied backgrounds. Upon release, it attained the top position on The New York Times non-fiction bestseller list and was met with predominantly favorable reviews.
Summary
The book chronicles the lives of Lina, a mother living in suburban Indiana whose life is profoundly impacted by a teenage sexual assault; Maggie, a seventeen-year-old residing in North Dakota engaged in an illicit relationship with her married English teacher; and Sloane, a prosperous restaurant proprietor in the Northeastern United States whose husband is aware of and consents to her sexual relationships with others. Taddeo dedicated eight years to researching this narrative, traveling extensively across the United States to gain deep insight into their experiences.
Publication
The release of Three Women occurred on July 9, 2019, through Avid Reader Press, a division of Simon & Schuster. It entered the The New York Times Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction best-sellers chart at number one on July 28, 2019, maintaining that rank for eleven consecutive weeks. Concurrently, it secured the second spot on the Hardcover Nonfiction best-sellers list during the same timeframe.
Reception
In June 2020, the book was honored with the narrative non-fiction book of the year award at the British Book Awards.
Television series
In July 2019, Showtime announced its commitment to adapt the book into a television series. By July 2021, the project received official series order with Shailene Woodley cast in a leading role and Lisa Taddeo serving as executive producer. In February 2023, the series shifted its home network from Showtime to Starz.