Perfect Husbands (& Other Fairy Tales)

With wit, humor, and an engaging style, Barreca considers the evolving roles of husbands and wives in American culture, and reveals how the myths many women cling to can lead to unhappiness in today's changing world.

"Feminist humor maven Berreca takes on marriage with her characteristic wit and wisdom." —Ms.REGINA BARRECA is a professor of English and feminist theory at the University of Connecticut. She is the editor of seven books, including The Penguin Book of Women's Humor, and the author of four others. She writes frequently for the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Hartford Courant.