Adrianne Lind
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Adrianne Lind
by Adrianne Lind
The Disappointed Wives Club is an intimate, quietly powerful novel about what happens when a woman raised on silence and self-erasure finally risks speaking her truth. Vivian has spent her life perfecting the art of disappearing—at home, in marriage, and among women who have learned to hold their breath for the sake of family, reputation, and peace.
The Disappointed Wives Club is an intimate, quietly powerful novel about what happens when a woman raised on silence and self-erasure finally risks speaking her truth. Vivian has spent her life perfecting the art of disappearing—at home, in marriage, and among women who have learned to hold their breath for the sake of family, reputation, and peace. But when a single rupture exposes the cost of her restraint, she is drawn into a circle of women—each with their own secrets—where honesty is both a danger and a lifeline. As Vivian navigates the unraveling of her marriage and the shifting allegiances of friendship, she must decide whether the safety of invisibility is worth the price of her own voice.
Woven with mindfulness practices and a reflective playlist at each chapter’s close, The Disappointed Wives Club invites readers to linger in the ordinary and the unresolved, offering space to question, discuss, and see themselves reflected in the company of women who refuse to disappear. Perfect for book clubs and fans of nuanced literary fiction, Adrianne Lind’s novel is a celebration of the quiet revolution of choosing yourself, even when the world would rather you stay silent.
A quote from Vivian:
“I’m not asking anyone to burn anything,” Vivian said. “I’m saying I don’t want to disappear anymore.”
Author. Mindfulness Activist. Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher. Community builder.
Adrianne Lind is the author of Wellness on the Weekly and creator of practical mindfulness tools designed for real life with Rooted for Care (rootedfor.care). Her work blends breath awareness, gentle movement, journaling, and self-regulation practices to support people navigating stress, grief, aging, activism, and life transitions. Drawing on decades of teaching, coaching, and community work, she focuses on steady habits rather than perfection and on consistency rather than intensity. Her books offer clear, accessible practices that fit into busy days and help readers stay present, capable, and grounded. What would it feel like to care for your nervous system with the same commitment you give to everything else? Visit https://adriannelind.com for more information, titles and book formats.
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