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Iowa author reexamines marriage & divorce in ‘This American Ex-Wife’

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

A new book finds the celebration in separation. Part memoir and part manifesto, "This American Ex-Wife" reexamines marriage and divorce, particularly for women.

It starts at the end of author Lyz Lenz's 12-year marriage. The book combines her personal experiences with other stories and data to create a defense for divorce.

We catch up with the writer and learn why she says the Vermillion High School speech and debate team are her people.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.