Why Belle Burden's divorce memoir retains public sympathy despite omitted financial details
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Emma Brockes
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Guardian columnist Emma Brockes examines why Belle Burden's divorce memoir "Strangers" remains popular despite revelations that it omitted important financial details. The Oprah-endorsed book, which details Burden's husband's cold abandonment and infidelity, has made her a symbol for wronged women. Brockes explores the tension between the book's emotional authenticity and its selective financial narrative, questioning why readers continue to support Burden even after potential omissions have come to light.
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bskyWhy Belle Burden's divorce memoir retains public sympathy despite omitted financial detailstheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI'm starving – can you make me a sandwich?
The Oprah-approved book is said to have left out important financial details, so why does the writer remain a pin-up for wronged women
There are many small cruelties in the book, but this, among the worst, triggers outright pantomime incredulity from Winfrey
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