From the opening line-- Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last --you will know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller and in the company of a fascinating woman hero. Inspired by a brief passage in Moby-Dick Sena Jeter Naslund has created an enthralling and compellingly readable saga spanning a rich eventful and dramatic life. At once a family drama a romantic adventure and a portrait of a real and loving marriage Ahab s Wife gives new perspective on the American experience. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book including author interviews recommended reading and more.