The Return of WKM and Elizabeth Edwards
Ok, so it’s been a while. Like the rest of the Womankind Team, I have been busy. Really busy. But alas, I am returning to the blog project I started a few months back, which I hope to continue on a more constant and regular basis.
Moving onward…
The recent release of Elizabeth Edwards book has really struck a cord with the news media—something, I’m sure, her book sales will appreciate. Mrs. Edwards started things off with a bang by conducting her first interview with the queen bee Oprah. Since, she’s been interviewed by NPR’s Michelle Norris and evaluated by a number of sites, including Slate and The Huffington Post.
I suppose the most important thing I’m trying to assess about all of this is whether or not this book ultimately helps women or hurts them. I felt the same way about Elliot Spitzer’s wife. Is it noble to stand by your man as Tammy Wynette would say? Or does it send the wrong message to womankind that money and politics are more important than one’s self-worth and emotional health?
Perhaps Mrs. Edwards wrote her book to help other women who are trying to pick up the pieces after an affair or who are battling cancer. It’s clear that Mrs. Edwards e isn’t over the hurt and pain John caused her. I commend her for not pretending that everything is perfect, but it’s hard for me to imagine that her story comes without an alterior motive. Nevertheless, I feel sorry for all parties involved, most especially the children.