Do you have any intention of buying Elizabeth Edwards' new book?

[karynnj]

Poll question: Do you have any intention of buying Elizabeth Edwards' new book?

There have been dozens of threads on this book. The people here include disproportionately like John Edwards compared to the population at large. I thought it would be interesting to see whether, even among people here, are there many who want to read this. To try to somewhat benchmark the poll results, I ask if you bought "Saving Grace"

So which category do you fit in.

[tularetom]

1. I prefer to live in denial that Dems can be pieces of shit

So I tend to avoid books that expose them, even if the books are true.

Now, when Mrs Larry Craig or Mrs. Diaper Vitter writes one I might buy it. (Just kidding).

[karynnj]

6. I am certainly not in denial on exactly what JRE is - I just have absolutely no need for

the details. I did scan the first in Barnes and Nobles to see for myself what she said about the Kerrys - after seeing things written here.

[rwheeler31]

2. I cannot understand why she is doing this.

Notice we do not hear much about the poor.

[LWolf]

3. Other:

I've never heard of "Saving Grace," I didn't buy, and have no interest in buying, or reading, any of Obama's books, I have exactly one book written by a politician on my shelves, which I do like, and I have no intention of buying or reading any other books written by politicians.

Or politician's wives.

[Mike 03]

4. I did not buy her first book, but I am interested in her experience of going through cancer, because

that is such a huge part of my life now. I'm not interested in the gossip about her husband so much as how she kept going (or keeps going) with cancer.

[NoPasaran]

5. Haven't/won't buy either book

But if it's any consolation, I do think John Edwards is a scumbag.

[Diane R]

7. I bought 'Saving Graces' and regretted it. I thought less of Elizabeth when I read it.

[Adelante]

8. The book is already #1 in a couple of categories

I'm sure it will sell well. I won't be buying it. I find the whole business humiliating enough without investing in it.

[Pool Hall Ace]

9. I have no ill will toward them, but I just don't care that much

about the Edwards family. :shrug:

[MrSlayer]

10. Not interested in either book.

I don't really care what she has to say about anything.

[Inspired]

11. Yes to both. I love Elizabeth and I want to hear what she has to say.

As a former Edwards supporter who donated hundreds of hours and dollars to his campaign, I kind of feel like I need to know more about this situation. I feel like it is my right to know.

However, I do wonder why she wrote the second book. It is only bringing this subject, which must be very painful, into conversations again. I want Elizabeth to have a peaceful life, with or without John in it. I don't know how much peace this is going to give her.

[konnichi wa]

12. Neither one. Nothing against the Edwardses, just no interest in those types of books.

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[valerief]

13. Where is no? nt

[Iggo]

14. No.

I don't buy or read books by political figures.

Hmmm...wait a minute. Not true.

I bought and read The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder by Vincent Bugliosi.

Bugliosi is not exactly a politician, but neither is Ms Edwards.

EDIT: By the way, this is the first I've heard of "Saving Grace".

[question everything]

15. I saw clips of the interview with Oprah and thought Elizabeth Edwards looked bad

all the makeup just emphasized how sick she is.

I don't know why she wrote the book and am going on a book tour. Probably a catharsis for her and in these days when everyone exposes all on YouTube and FaceBook and what have you, she does the same. But does she realize the damage that she causes her children?

Supposedly she attacked the mistress for trying to take her life, her family that she, Elizabeth, worked hard to build. But does she realize that she is damaging her own family?

A friend commented that perhaps this is the reason why she came with the book now: that she realizes she does not have much time. But in this case, I think, she should strengthen her family. When she is gone, does she want the children to hate their father?

I did not watch the whole program, only the clips and just felt sad.


Oh, and did not read the first, will not read the next.

[KoKo]

16. Same here...and agree, sadly, with what you say. n/t

[SoCalDem]

17. Nope.. not interested..

husband cheats, wife gets pissed, ekes out revenge by writing a tell-all..kids hurt in the mêlée..

If they are no longer "rich" and she needs the money from the book, to continue her medical care, I wish she'd write THAT book

Most/Many 2nd wives are the "other woman" in long-term marriages (until a divorce), so what happened to her is not unique..

What IS unique, is that NEITHER of them was brave enough to drop out of the campaign.. (I also think she knew of the recurrence before it was announced).. These are two people, immersed neck-deep in denial..

She denied the fact that he was not the sweet young-john she loved as a college girl

He denied the fact that it's tacky to cheat on/leave/divorce a spouse who's ill

He also denied the fact that he was NOT going to win the presidency.. he camped out in Iowa for 3 years, and still came in 2nd...

Reille denied the fact that MOST men do NOT leave their wives, and it was tacky of HER to get pregnant, in a vain attempt to force his hand.

[Joe Fields]

18. Not until I know she's bought my book.

[DireStrike]

19. Fraid not, I don't read books about or by politicians or their friends and relatives

for the most part. I definitely can't afford to shell out for it. If someone handed me the book, I might go through it.