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Wifey

Book • 1978

Wifey follows the story of Sandy Pressman, a 1970s New Jersey housewife who feels trapped in her conventional life.

She embarks on an extramarital affair with an old high school boyfriend, navigating themes of marriage, identity, and societal expectations.

The novel explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth during a time of social change.

Mentioned by

Mark Oppenheimer

Barrie Hardymon

Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by

Naomi Fry

as an example of a racy Judy Blume novel about an unhappy suburban housewife.

“DTF St. Louis” and the New Story of the Suburbs

Mentioned by

Emily Bazelon

and

Mark Oppenheimer

as Blume's scandalous adult novel exploring suburban satire and explicit sexual fantasies.

Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | The Unlikely Rise of Judy Blume

Discussed by

Emily Bazelon

and

Mark Oppenheimer

as Judy Blume’s scandalous adult novel exploring suburban satire and explicit sexual fantasy.

Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | The Unlikely Rise of Judy Blume

Mentioned by

Emily Bazelon

and discussed by

Mark Oppenheimer

as Blume's scandalous adult novel exploring sexual fantasies and suburban satire.

Gabfest Reads | The Unlikely Rise of Judy Blume

Mentioned by

Barrie Hardymon

as a book he read in his youth, highlighting the importance of expansive reading experiences.

Bonus: Banned Books

Mentioned by

J Wortham

as one of the adult books by Judy Blume they read as a child.

Ep. 352 No Hierarchy of Legitimacy with J Wortham

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