An explosive, heartbreaking memoir from the widow of Mark Madoff and daughter-in-law of Bernard Madoff, offering the first genuine inside story from a family member who has endured both public crisis and personal tragedy. When Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme was revealed, it shocked and outraged many, especially his own family. Learning that their father's seemingly successful wealth management firm was "all just one big lie," Mark and Andrew Madoff turned him in and severed ties with their parents. Mark and his wife, Stephanie, sought a fresh start for their young children, but Mark struggled with feelings of betrayal and shame, facing a $200 million lawsuit in October 2009. Tragically, he took his own life on the second anniversary of his father's arrest. Left to raise her children alone, Stephanie wrote this memoir to convey who her husband truly was, defend his innocence, and document her experience. In this candid account, she reflects on her idyllic wedding on Nantucket, the reality of being part of the Madoff family, the lead-up to Bernard's confession, and the ensuing media frenzy. It captures the loss of her fairytale life, the challenge of living with a changed husband, and the heartbreaking final loss of Mark.
