You'll Do: A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love

"Zug's wry, clear-eyed history of American marriage shines a new light on an old institution. An absolute pleasure." — Liz Scheier, author of Never Simple

An illuminating and thought-provoking examination of the uniquely American institution of marriage, from the Colonial era through the present day

Perfect for fans of Rebecca Solnit and Rebecca Traister

Americans hold marriage in such high esteem that we push people toward it, reward them for taking part in it, and fetishize its benefits to ...