A witty, uplifting story of a wronged wife who channels heartbreak into political ambition, taking on her cheating husband and discovering her strength, independence, and unexpected new possibilities.

SYNOPSIS

Behind Every Good Man is a sharp, hilarious, and uplifting novel about reinvention, resilience, and revenge set against the backdrop of 1960s American politics.

When Beverly Diamond discovers her husband’s affair, her life is upended—but instead of retreating, she charges forward. With two children and no financial safety net, Beverly takes an unexpected path: joining a rival Senate campaign to take on her soon-to-be ex-husband professionally as well as personally. Armed with wit, determination, and surprising political instincts, she helps transform underdog candidate Michael Landau’s campaign, challenging outdated norms and pushing for a more modern, inclusive message. As the race heats up, so do the stakes—both in politics and in Beverly’s personal life.

Balancing ambition, motherhood, and the possibility of new love, Beverly sets out to prove her worth and redefine her future in a man’s world.

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WHY WE LOVE THIS BOOK

"I really enjoyed this book. The characters’ Jewish identity adds depth, while the story itself remains light and fun. I also liked the feminist and women’s rights themes woven throughout."

Ellie Goldstein
Great Jewish Bookshelf committee member

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Good­man Con­fi­no is the best­selling author of five nov­els, and the upcom­ing Good Grief. After spend­ing years teach­ing high school Eng­lish and jour­nal­ism, she is cur­rent­ly writ­ing full time and try­ing to make a liv­ing off of the crazy sto­ries in her head. She lives in Mont­gomery Coun­ty, Mary­land with her hus­band, two sons, two minia­ture schnau­zers, and a gold­fish that seems to be vying for the world record of longest liv­ing fish. When she’s not writ­ing or fran­ti­cal­ly par­ent­ing, she can be found on the Pelo­ton, at the beach, or at a Bruce Spring­steen con­cert, some­times even danc­ing onstage.

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