Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives by Anne Michaud

Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives by Anne Michaud attempts to answer the age-old question of why women stay with bad men. With a wealth of research, the author presents a formidable answer throughout this book. With a vast amount of history to draw from, the book examines the origins of a patriarchal way of doing things, from the British monarchy to present-day politics. Women stay for a variety of reasons that range from the pursuit of a greater good beyond their relationship to power and control. This book is a fascinating look at prominent women throughout history who have stayed with powerful men, and what their motivations were and are. From Eleanor Roosevelt to Melania Trump, the author covers it all. A fascinating read and one that should be on every bookshelf for years to come.