Dear Mrs. Edwards,

I know you mean well, that you are sincere. However, as a woman who has been married 35 years, I am a bit cynical, having watch two of your interviews. I sense deception, or at least, that you are not really being completely frank. My gut feeling tells me, that you, a loving-supportive wife are doing all you can to salvage John's political career, as an act of love.

Its really a shame that John broke his wedding vows, its sad and heart breaking. Regardless of John's mia culpa, and your generous praise and forgiveness, your husband is a schmuck. You deserved better!

Please go in peace, back home to your children. God bless you with health and life.

I deplore what John Edwards did to his wife and feel for her, but I question why she is going so public with this. Is the book and the interviews to help herself understand and accept his actions more or is it revenge on John for having cheated? With Elizabeth's book out and her giving interviews the spotlight is certainly back on him and the feeling of what a cad he was to cheat on his wife of 28 years who was already having to cope with cancer is magnified. I think therapy might have been better than to air their dirty laundry in public like this. I do hope both of them can come to some sort of terms with this in their marriage and move on from there without this detailed look back.

I feel so bad for Mrs. Edwards. I think she should take a long vacation and face the tragedies that have happened in her life and find some peace before her disease inevitably takes her away from it all. I wish her the best and think her husband is a jerk. She's hurt herself, which is sad, but perhaps it will help others.

This affair bit is a bunch of crap! John Edwards shoud have told the mistress after she says "You're so hot." – "Thank you for the compliment, however I've worked too hard for everything Elizabeth and I have to risk losing it, sorry." or "I'm very flattered, however I'm married." It is HIS responsiblity to protect his family no matter what the lady says or does!!!!! She can try everything and anything she wants – HE should have said no. It's so sad, what a load of crap! Anyway, I'd bet dollars to donuts that he pursued the whole thing in the first place.

It must be so awful to go through such a dreadful betrayal while in the public eye. My hat is off to the women that forgive their husbands and move on, I know I could not.

Liz is a strong lady who wanted to complete her mission with John in a big fame but unfortunately, cancer came along. What realy broke the carmel's back was John's secret affairs and this had led to his distrustion in politics. Oh! Liz, what a struggle. You almost made it.

I have the utmost respect for Elizabeth Edwards. She is doing what Hillary Clinton, Jackie Kennedy Onasis and others have not. She is giving us the gory details of how it feels to be cheated on by the man that we love. How can you not respect that??

do you really think if they dont know if this baby is johns? $$$$$$$ hello......

You know what............................Elizabeth is not strong, Hilary Clinton was not strong and neither was Elliot Spitzer's wife. These women stay for the money. They are accustom to their lives and are afraid to leave. Women deal with men who cheat all the time and DO NOT stay! I think staying with an unfaithful man is a sign of weakness, especially when you feel you have to vent your anger publicly.

Anyone who is cheated on should move on in my professional opinion. One of the top reasons people will continue to cheat is because they are welcomed back, and they feel they can get away with it again, and believe me they will. I have been there.

The only thing these women gain is publicizing their anger and mistrust. They can not truly move on if they accept this behavior. The only way to move on is by leaving these men no matter what the financial cost. Happiness comes first and they will not achieve happiness living in a relationship full of misery, mistrust and anger. Be strong and move on, or don't air your dirty laundry! It makes you look weak and bad.

How very easy it is for Ms Bloom to state what SHE would do in Mrs. Edwards' shoes; Ms Bloom is not dying of cancer, therefore she really has no right to assume what she would or would not do in this situation. I have to agree that the vilification of the slut on the side (and I'm a former slut on the side myself) is ridiculous as Rielle Hunter wasn't the one breaking vows, but I also would like to know since when is it the responsibility of the wronged spouse to make everything hunky-dory for the mistress and possible bastard child?

.....It takes two to tango, but It seems clearly that Ms.Hunter has absolutly no respect for Mrs. Edward or her children.

Give Mrs. Edwards a break, Lisa. She's dying. It does not matter if YOU understand or agree with her. This is not about YOU, it's about her.

I applaud Elizabeth Edwards. The truth will set you free. I don't think anyone of us could express our feelings about such an event without somebody finding fault with how we say it. You go Girl!

Has anyone considered the fact that Elizabeth Edwards is in it for the money? She will rake it in....... especially with all this media attention.

I'm thinking of the child... she has a right to know the father, and the father has the responsibility to care for the child. Otherwise, he is just another dead beat dad. Figure it out!!!

I think everyone should just leave Elizabeth Edwards alone. She has suffered more losses in her life than most women, and if she decides to write a book, I applaud her. She is open and honest about things that most people are afraid to talk about, and I admire and respect her very much. I hope she lives for a long time and is able to be a mother to her kids and a husband to John, if she wishes to. Obviously she wishes to. That is not for us to judge.

Edwards will continue to stay in the news as long as CNN, etc., keep her there...

Frankly, the rest of us just don't give a damn anymore about EITHER of them!

Does Lisa Bloom ever shut up? Why would she blow something like what EE chooses to call or not call Rielle Hunter's baby completely out of proportion? You could see Lisa realizing her point was imbecilic when your other guest asked rhetorically why it was EE's affair who the parents of the baby were. Please, AC360, have less shallow guests with more perspective on in the future, guests who do not minutely dissect the interview responses of terminally ill individuals.

I find it empowering that Elizabeth Edwards is sharing her ever evolving views on how she has felt about her husband's betrayal. Give her a break, time will hopefully help her recognize that really only her husband is to blame (not the other woman), and whether or not they have a strong enough foundation to move forward together. She is right, her life is tragic. How will her kids reconcile this fact? That is clearly something they both have to consider for the sake of their kids.

I am a cancer survivor and I would like to tell that blond woman you just had on, that this is NOT ONLY ABOUT CHEATING, it is about having the lifethreatening illness CANCER A N D your husband CHEATING ON YOU. I watched the Oprah interview and thought that I would not do it, i.e. write the book, but Elisabeth is fighting for her life and part of this is standing up to her husband any way she can, any way she may call it. She cannot leave him now. They have small children. She does not know how long she has. CANCER IS A LONELY< SCARY ROAD, even if you have all the love and support of family and friends. He is scum. A bottom crawler. He is garbage. THere is NO EXCUSE in the world for his action. I dont care what Elisabeth calls the writing of this book. SHe is getting even, and rightly so. I would like to say to that blond woman on your show, may you never have cancer and be in her situation. WHere is your heart? where is your charity? This story will never be over for Elisabeth E. You, ( blond woman) are the kind of woman, we women do not need. Shame on you for your lack of compassion.
Renate

all of this interviews are just to sell her book! How can she face her kids,
how she can stay with this man and explain it to her grown daughter!
If she was hoping to get some sympathy she fail miserably!!

One of the commentators asked what the right response was for Mrs. Edwards to have, and that brings up poignant view of this whole situation . . . that there is no right or wrong reaction. It is her prerogative to react however she will, and I find it insulting that there is more conversation regarding her reaction than her there is about her husband's infidelity. Aren't we focusing on the wrong thing here?

I feel badly for Elizabeth and agree that it was up to John to "just say no", but the media is beating this into the ground. Enough. I don't want to hear or know anymore about the affair. Isn't there something else in the book? The media is focusing on the affair and I'm pretty sure that is just a part of her story. She has had to be resilient at other times in her life and let's hear about those experiences.

I must say, I watched Mrs. Edwards on Oprah. She is DEFINETLY blaming the other woman and giving John a pass because he's SO HOT!
I'll bet theres been numerouse other affairs that will come out after Mrs. Edwards passes.
I'm a cancer survivor AND YES its scary to think you may die . In Mrs. Edwards position, she's afraid to die alone and wants to keep her family together for HER sake. If she were not terminally ill, I think this entire situation would have a very different out come!

Why shouldn't Mrs. Edwards have her say? I haven't read the book but see it as a lamentation–the expression of a formidable, influential woman sharing her experiences with adversity. Bravo! God bless the Edwards family.

What happened to forgiveness? And when forgiving takes place, he/she is continously scrutinized-either for forgiving or for being forgiven. As a fellow North Carolinian and as someone who makes mistakes, I support both Elizabeth and John Edwards. He made a horrible mistake and that is a fact that he has had to face not only to his wife and family, but also to the national media. While I agree that politicians, celebrities, and people in the public eye should be exposed to the spotlight that has made he/she famous, we (a society) must never forget that we are all human. We are faliable. And yes, I can forgive because I have been forgiven of my own mistakes. I'm just thankful that I'm not in the spotlight!

Elizabeth's speaking out is further assuring that John Edwards and Rielle Hunter, 1will not be together raising Elizabeth's children and also decreasing the possibility that Rielle's child will share in the financial assets that more rightfully belong to Elizabeth's children. She has made it near impossible, without becoming a public pariah, for John to pick up with Ms. Hunter, following Elizabeth's demise.

Its what she can do now, to prevent those two posssibilities. I am sure she has set up trusts to protect her children's assets from any other children John may have.
Deedee F.

As a recipient of deceit, I can tell you that she is dealing with a situation that is almost unbearable. I had a 10 year relationship and I felt that I wanted to bury my self away for a while until I could find a place for my heart. I can't even imagine how she feels presently with a 30 plus relationship. And just think, she is also dealing with cancer. Let her do whatever she wants. She will wake up out of all this pain eventually.

Mrs Edwards was one of the first to attack Hillary Clinton, knowing that Mrs. Clinton could not respond because Mrs. Edwards was a woman and had cancer. IShe continued her attacks for several months. She was also in on the cover-up of Mr. Edwards affair. Not coming forward with the truth is the same as lying. Now she refers to an infant as (it). In my 68 year on this planet, I can't remember anyone this low.

she should of left that cheater years ago. if it was only once as he said he will do it again, she is dying of cancer. i would take my kids travel and have fun in my last days and yes i would tell everyone of his affair, oh she wont acknowledge his maybe child out of the affair, sorry he is wrong and so is his mistress she knew he was married, if a kid came out of the affair well it is the adulters fault and his mistress they need to deal with the child not the wife that was cheated on. live the last days to your fullest, spend time with your kids screw that cheater

There is nothing wrong with what Elizabeth Edwards is doing. She has an insight on life that only staring death in the face can give you. John wronged her. She's sharing her pain. We should all be so brave.

Elizabeth Edwards is unquestionably a VERY COURAGEOUS WOMAN! It is upsetting that every time a women speaks out about her unfaithful man, she is vicious and attacking and trying to get even and embarrassing her children, but its okay for the guy to have his cake and eat it too. no one says anything negative about the louse!

Can we please show some compassion for Elizabeth Edwards? She's facing terminal cancer.....what do you suggest she do, Lisa...leave her husband of 30 years, who's been her main source of support and strength during her fight with cancer and spend her last days alone? She needs him. I recall her saying in a recent interview that he can "still look at me as if I'm the most beautiful woman in the world".....she needs that. And if that means making excuses for him, then so be it.
One day I hope that child does know her father...but not now....not if it's John....

I feel so bad for Elizabeth, but in the same time I don't think she should blame most on the mistress. Her husband is a married man with a family and he cheated. He should be blamed for 95% not the mistress. I also find insulting that she call the baby "it" in interviews. That baby did not do anything wrong and she deserve to know who her father is. John Edward obvious is not the man he wants the public to view him as, he is a lier. He cheated and he should stand up to see if that baby is his. Elizabeth, for your sake, let your husband be a man for once and do the right thing. Stop refer to her as 'It".

Elizabeth is writing this book to express how "She" feels and she knows her children better than any Tv anchor or host and I feel that she is allowed to express herself in her own way. The comments of some of the guest on AC360 are their own and I feel Elizabeth is "Damned if she DO or Damned if she DON'T in the eyes of the media. The media seems more interested in her reasons as to why she expressed herself.

My heart goes out to Elizabeth Edwards, she is in a terrible situation through no fault of her own. Her husband is the one who should be taking the heat for betraying her and putting their family in such a tough position. Maybe she just wants to tell the world how much it hurts, how in one second your whole life is shattered and all you can do is try to gather the pieces back up and make sense of it. It is her husbands fault ultimately however that woman who willingly entered into an affair with a married man owns part of this tragedy as well. She knew, she did not care in the least who she hurt so there is no defending her. After 30 years of marriage my husband did the same thing, we are divorced and the pain and desolation to our entire family has been unbearable for all of us. The consequences are paid by the innocent spouse and children, adultery does terrible harm.

I agree with the above writer, Elizabeth Edwards is doing what she feels is neccessary for herself and her family; we are so quick to speak harshly of another without walking in their shoes. I don't know if any of you which are making comments about why she is speaking out have ever been hurt by infiedelty, but I have; it's very hard. The freedom to speak out about the situation especially when you're husband is in the public eye is healing for the soul. The media has been allowed to bear all:This is for her children and her family. We should not be so quick to judge. I respect Ms Edwards and I pray all will be well with her.

I believe Elizabeth Edwards is courageous. This is a woman at the end of her life, and she talks of many hardships, and how she has survived. Anyone who has lost a child and is still standing deserves our attention in lessons of resilience. Her husband 's affair is heartbreaking and she has the right to tell how she feels.
Many women and men have had to learn the hard way how to cope with this all too common betrayal. Now, she faces the ultimate trial, as her cancer takes her very life. Her critics should listen and learn.
My prayers are with her and her family.

I thing your commentators should leave Elizabeth alone and let her
have her say. I admire her having the guts to write it down.
She loves her husband and hates the woman that was able to pull her husband into her web. Lets face it–woman know exactly how to do that and men will never know what hit them.
I'm not excusing Edwards, but I totally understand Elizabeth's feelings toward that woman.

I totally understand what Mrs. Edwards is going through. For a strong willed woman to be going through everything she has; this is her way to vent and get closure. I have learned after my situation that when a man is feeling lonely he feels weak; and only a manipulative person could take advantage of that weakness. Men just don't have a clue what women are capable of doing to get what they want. Unfortunately, us women look real stupid after the fact but it does makes us stronger! I wrote a letter to the woman in our situation to make her realize what kind of person she really is; it helped! I wish all the best to Mrs. Edwards and her family. She's got to do and say what she feels so she can find her way of closure. Good luck to all woman out there dealing with this!!!

I cannot imagine the pain that this woman is going through. Losing a sixteen year old child, having terminal cancer, and finding out that your husband of thirty years has cheated on you and may have fathered a child as a result of that affair, must be a terrible, terrible pain to endure. This woman felt the need to tell her story in her book as she has seen it and experienced it. We are in no position to judge her. I wish her peace and courage in the time that she has remaining.

I feel that she should blame her husband,because if every woman who said he was hot he had to sleep with he would have alot of lovers. I was cheated on and I blamed my husband not the woman so much. He is the one that has no respect for his wife. He also had unprotected sex taking a chance to bring his wife home a STD. She should get on him and not think that because she has been married for so long then he should be excused.I wonder if any other woman are going to say that they had an affair with him. He has no concideration for his wife. The baby has nothing to do with any of this.

Regarding Elizabeth Edwards, I think it is fascinating that women are so critical of her. She is speaking her point of view and opinion about what she has gone through in her life on many fronts. She has been completely chewed out and spit upon for speaking about exactly what she is feeling. We may not agree with it, we may see that she is in denial about some things, but she is speaking her truth as a woman about what she has gone through. I give her kudos for speaking about her truth and if it doesn't agree with you, so what. You do not need to personally attack her for giving her experience a voice. I think the truth about what she has gone through speaks true to a lot of women. And, most importantly, it doesn't matter if her truth "isn't pretty and shouldn't be discussed in public." Haven't we advanced as women past our Victorian past? It doesn't look like it....

I just watched your discourse about Mrs. Edwards, (10:00 PM 05/11/09) and I was struck by the fact that the blond bimbette you had on as a pundit for counter-point couldn't keep her mouth shut for two seconds to let any one else make a point.

Nor was any of her discourse based in fact, but rather the misconstrued Idea that she and whoever it is she proclaims to represent has the inherent Right to know, and needle someone, and twist any answer they give to make headlines

I haven't made up my mind about Mrs. Edwards book or her motivation, (mainly due to this distraction) or any of it's content, as of yet,...but when the net work keeps bringing these unprofessional, journalist wannabe's in to voice their vapid opinions, I am so affronted by their ignorance that all I want to do is change the channel in disgust.

When did CNN become the National Inquirer, (which is the Larry Flint/Hustler) of News reporting?

Please Anderson get back to reporting in the manner in which you made your rep and tell the producers to cease and desist in this vent!

You really don't have to compete in this with Rush, and Glenn and Bill,...do what you do best!

Mrs. Edwards, as yet I have not read your book, only know about some of it, namely, your husband's infidelity(ies) from interviews, etc. I sympathize greatly with what you have gone through over the years, the loss of your child #1, your serious health problem #2, maybe some other things that we don't know about, BUT his stupidity and simple ego problems seem to be #3. Never having been (or ever wanting to be) married, over 75 years old, no children by choice, you must have always worried, been suspicious, feared the possibility that it would eventually happen knowing your husband so well. If writing this book gives you satisfaction, no matter what the critics say, God bless you, and I am not religious. He is, and always was, a slick charmer to some, and has gone far and now deservedly is "down." I have been "the other woman" madly in love with a married man who eventually stayed with his wife even though I never insisted or gave him an ultimatum to be with me. I would never have married him if he left his wife because I knew he would cheat on me. Your husband did what most married men do-they want an exciting affair with no intention of breaking up their marriage but they are stupid in the way they handle the affair. #1 – make sure no new babies and the only way to insure that (don't believe the woman no way) but use protection unless they have had a vasectomy. So, don't blame yourself for anything-he is a slimy womanizer who I didn't like or trust when he was compaigning and now I know he is not only a slimy womanizer, but a stupid liar and a bastard for the damage he has done to you and your children. What a shameful legacy he has left for the children and what a despicable thing he has done to you. I know you need him, so keep him like a pet and make him feel as guilty as possible.

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As the wife of a wealthy man, who experienced what Elizabeth Edwards did, and being terminally ill myself… I see that Elizabeth is trying to get “control” of her world in writing the book.
These young women waltz in and try to “skim the cream” off a diifficult time in a relationship. Elizabeth is trying to write a book on resiliance and can’t avoid the elephant in the room. It is what the public wants to know… like rubbernecking when one passes a car accident.
Give the woman room to breathe.

cleveland senior citizen

I am appalled with the comments made
by your female guests tonight. One might
imagine what these beautiful young
women might be expected to do with their
whole life ahead of them. Mrs. Edwards
is a bright woman, who is bleeding inwards
and outwards. She has the ability to grieve
by expressing herself intellectually. If the
book doesn't meet with your approval-
don't buy it!!!

It's too raw! She's so in the middle of processing her pain! I'm the mere public witnessing her betrayal. Courageous,yet it feels to soon to be experiencing her voulnerable journey. Interested,yes,I could hardly wait to hear what she was going to say,it was disturbing to hear her thoughts,there were no answers. I longed to hear something like were in counseling,trying to learn how we got here,how & can I forgive him? Until then,how do we move forward as a family? How can we heal? What are the questions that need to be asked so that we can authentically heal as a family,as individuals. Hasn't she lost enough? A child,health,& now the promise's of her husband?

Elizabeth & John Edwards tried to "con" the voters by appearing as "the perfect couple" on TV during the presidential primary. We have seen and heard enough from this couple. I wish they would just go away and do something constructive like volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.
Writing the book and appearing on talk shows did not enhance her public profile. Instead she comes across as someone who has on blinders and refuses to see that her husband is a liar & cheater

Old school? This is the right kind of attitude. Most marriages should imminent the family oriented value which disregard the self but protect the overall interest of family. Marriage is not only for the good times, but is also in times of testing and most challenges, such as the Edwards. A successful marriage is built on the spirit of forgiveness. Mrs. Edward, please remain a forgiven woman. If there were many people like you, there won't lot of broken homes and single parented children, who is deprived of the love and protection of both parents. Lets remember that no man is infallable.

As someone who has faced the challenge of facing cancer as well as the betrayal of a husband I have nothing but love and prayers to offer Elizabeth , John, and the family. One of the most difficult things that a Christian is required to do is to forgive those who have offended us as well as to pray for our enemies. Elizabeth should do what she needs to do while keeping in mind, "vengeance is mine" said the Lord. Peace and blessings to you Elizabeth.

Although I have sincere compassion for Mrs. Edwards illness and the possible loss of her life (as far a her children are concerned) I do believe that she is as much at fault for all of this. Personal issues between them are just that. She knows the truth whether she wants to acknowledge it or not. She refuses to accept that her husband, although already caught in lies, could still be lying to her. No "one" person causes an affair. The fact that he did not consider her at the moment of his infidelity should reflect on HIS character and no-one else! He made the vows. He broke the vows. No one can make someone do something that they don't WANT to do. Blaming the other person is a terrible reflection on HER character! She chose this man to marry. Whatever makes HER feel better? Not fair to anyone....I think she is showing the same disregard (in a different way) for their marriage.... So sad! I guess they are more alike than she would care to admit! At least that is my impression.......

Mrs. Edwards is a fine woman. I have the utmost respect for her. She is doing what she has to do to survive this very public (private) issue with her cheating husband. Like Jennifer from Michigan said all he had to say was "NO". He put everything he had on the chopping block for an affair that ruined not only his life, his political life and no doubt his family life.
I hope only hope that writing this book has given Elizabeth some strength and some peace.

I am glad that Mrs. Edwards is writing this book because it allows her to tell her side of the "story" or share how this event, among others, affected her life. The news media make their comments, "John Q and Lady Public" make their comments and everyone else spectulates about what happened and what they would do or say. At least this way we get the truth as she knows it and the way she feels about it.

I think is time for women to stop protecting unfaithful husbands for the sake of "peace" or the "children". What about the "Peace of mind for the injured party and what about the children and the truth that we teach them to tell?. Does not the truth come out anyway.

Its the Edwards' life and I think that she has a right to share her emotions and fears and be free from hypocrisy in her marriage as any other person.

The reason I support her telling what happened: 1. She is not trying to trash him and 2. At least this way we know the truth as she believes it. 3. She is entitled to this freedom.

I hope it gives her the relief she needs. Katherine

Beware the wrath of a woman scorned. Vengence is what it is all about. What we will never know unless John write a book is how much did she emasculate this man. The fact she has gone to all this trouble to write this book make me believe she insisted on wearing the pants at home.

I don't know what's with all these men politicians that cannot keep it in their pants. And on top of that, she is dying. I think that's the lowest of the lowest. I thought this was a beautiful marriage although I did not approve that he/they chose for Edwards to run for office even though Elizabeth was very ill. That was chosing power over love and family. I really disapprove of this woman analyst that was on your program (the blonde one) scrutinizing Elizabeth and condeming her for her actions, where's her empathy? I'm sorry, but that's not right. People that criticize Elizabeth and concentrate on disecting her attitude about her husband's affair mentioned on her book are people who don't know what is like to suffer and battle a deadly illness, how it changes you. They feed the negative side of people. They're like paparazzi. You know what? I applaud Elizabeth, she is not standing by her man like a mouse and taking it. And she is not dismantling the home that hers and his love built and letting someone just come in and take it away. She prefers to be with him for whatever reason? Who are we to judge? I think that at last she is saying what should have been said publicly a long time ago: that women should respect other women, other women's husbands and families. Sure men are responsible, but I see/hear of too many women that don't think twice about going after what's not theirs and the pain they'll cause. It's sad. It's like people who think they are entitled to something just because they have it worse. I stick with Elizabeth for whatever reason she chose to go public and I'm not judging her. We should all reflect on this situation and learn something from it.

A young woman had one big goal. To sleep with the most powerful at her fingertips , Edwards.. Same thing happened to Clinton. The best selling book of all times tells the story of Samson and Delilah. The world is full of Delilahs. Women see them right away. Men are seduced by them everyday. The Delilahs of the world do not want to make their own power. They want to attach themselves to powerful men and damn their wives.

Hopefully Elizabeth's book will help provide clues and ideas to women about how to be a survivor – to be resilient – in spite of what life dishes out. Life throws punches and each woman has to figure out how to keep going in her own way. Reading how Elizabeth made her decisions could be another valuable tool to use along the way. I don't know what her motivation in going on talk shows might be, but it has to be incredibly tough! But she is doing it her way!

am a cancer survivor and I would like to tell that blond woman you just had on, that this is NOT ONLY ABOUT CHEATING, it is about having the lifethreatening illness CANCER A N D your husband CHEATING ON YOU. I watched the Oprah interview and thought that I would not do it, i.e. write the book, but Elisabeth is fighting for her life and part of this is standing up to her husband any way she can, any way she may call it. She cannot leave him now. They have small children. She does not know how long she has. Canceris a lonley scary road, even if you have all the love and support of family and friends. He is scum. A bottom crawler. He is garbage. THere is no excuse in the world for his action. I dont care what Elisabeth calls the writing of this book. SHe is getting even, and rightly so. I would like to say to that blond woman on your show, may you never have cancer and be in her situation. WHere is your heart? where is your charity? This story will never be over for Elisabeth E. You, ( blond woman) are the kind of woman, we women do not need. Shame on you for your lack of compassion.
Renate

Elizabeth 'let go' there are many women who have survived and faced breast cancer, you are not alone....however as a therapist I feel you are slamming him as a victim....it's not about compassion–you're selling a book. Many women find their source of peace by forgiving...please do not do this to other's who are not famous.

It's a shame that people have to disect what Elizabeth Edwards motives are in writing her book. Some people seem to get a joy out of seeing other people miserable. John made a mistake and Elizabeth forgave. End of story. Butt out!

I find this entire discussion a sad commentary; she is entitled; who are we to judge? it is her life and pending death.

Please, please, don't continue to humiliate yourself. Love only those who have proved their love toward you. When this happens, and I identify where you are in experience, don't go to the public for support. You are diminishing yourself. Use the rest of your life in loving your children and ignoring impulses to punish.

Your imperfect, selfish, self-centered husband will suffer on his own, and by the world at large.

Only use your energies in making yourself comfortable.

Betty Boles Freeman, born in Texas
Lived in Ohio, Connecticut, Texas

I feel Mrs. Edward's pain. I think it's wrong to suggest that she's out for revenge. She's speaking from the heart- it's raw and unrefined- exactly how she feels. Maybe that's why some people find it offensive. i pray that God gives her the strength to live one day at a time.

Maybe she's trying to make some money for his next run for President

I think shes just being a woman,but i also think she will com around about the baby.Ofcourse shes trying to hurt him maybe subconsciously only but it is definitely a motive behind all the interviews come on she was on Oprah. Did you see his face he was not a happy camper

Are you serious? I usually love this show, but can't even believe the skewering you allowed of Elizabeth Edwards at the hands of those 2 ranting women. EE is dying. She is, among other things, a writer, and has used those skills to share HER story about HER experiences from HER perspective. Who are they to judge her and her motives? I am disgusted.

I have been married for 30 years like Mrs. Edwards. I would be equally distressed and upset if I found out that my marriage had been a lie all of these years. Women who criticize her are either unmarried, divorced or in denial. This is not old school. These are the real feelings of a faithful wife who has been facing impending death and not only has to deal with her illness but the embarrassment and pain of infidelity. I pray that America will rid itself of sin that is destroying our very fiber of society: homosexuality, same sex marriages, infidelity, fornication, etc. America is weakening itself and I am afraid she will fall like all other societies of the past that toyed with these same sins.

It's a shame that we have become so cynical and unfeeling. The man had an affair and fathered a child, while his wife is battling cancer. Why are we beating her up? She is dying. Do we lose any skin off our back because she wants to speak out before she dies? If you don't like what she says or why you think she did it, turn off the tv, change the station, don't buy the book. What is wrong with us that we can't let a person die with the type of dignity they believe they deserve. Why can't we simply say, "God bless you and we hope your remaining days are filled as you would like them." I say that to Mrs. Edwards.

Elizabeth Edwards' comments about her husband's affair are so stupid, she would have to presume that the readers are brainless to buy into her delusions of her husband being the victim of a seductress. PS : what is her motivation? BOOK SALES. Keep your harebrained ideas to yourself, Elizabeth. The talking heads on TV are using your cancer as a defense for your actions,which is completely irrelevant. Boo hoo Poor John, rolling around in bed and making babies with another woman. its all the other woman' fault.

Elizabeth Edwards is being honest with the American public and the Public as usual, is trying to burn her at the stack. Your guest (blonde one) was vicious. She acted like she gets paid by how mean-spirited she could be. She acted like she didn't get the fact that Mrs. Edwards is terminal. She is leaving her kids an honest and candid letter of her life. Your blonde guest appears to have lived, not experiencing a lot of actual life lessons. Get a life lady and let others do the same. Whatever amount of life they have remaining.

I think she has every right to share gory details of her personal life with the larger community. What I do not understand is why to say that she forgave him. I do not think she forgave him at all.

Poor Elizabeth, husband cheated on her-quit the politically correct junk. Quit treating her like a victim–it happened and she's making a fortune with her pity party. Women do it all the time too. Who cares. People are people. Not my business. It doesn't effect his qualifications. The media ought to be focused on important stuff.

I think it is tragic that most of the comments about Elizabeth Edwards from other women are not affirming her grief and encouraging to her. A marriage is a trust between husband and wife. Mr. Edwards broke his trust to her and of course she would be very overwhelmed. She has lost a son to death; her husbands lack of trustworthiness; and her own expected mortal end. Give this woman compassion over her broken heart. Regards Karen Hardtke – Florida

As a 56 yr old with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, I can relate to the battle Mrs. Edwards faces. However, tonight I agreed with Lisa Bloom that Mrs. Edwards is quick to blame Ms Hunter for the infidelity and she was not the married party-and I do not believe she was a "fatal attraction type" that contacted the wife to inflict emotional pain. Let's face it Mr Edwards is a good looking man and he knows it ! I imagine the power and looks are hard for other women to resist and he probably was lonely and in need of attention from someone who is fit and "alive" (not that it was the right choice)--Breast Cancer is not a sexy disease and the battle to live takes priority in one's life over the needs of a narcissistic spouse. Mrs. Edwards is an intelligent woman who has endured much and seems to want to stay in the marriage-but she needs to put this behind her OR leave him. How can you live with the man and go on the road and rake the "other woman" and her innocent child over the coals and act like he was a bystander when you get home ? It is not a healthy way to spend the end of your life.
What disturbs me more than the lie John perpetrated on his wife is the "infidelity" they BOTH perpetrated on their trusting political supporters and the American people by continuing to run for the Presidential nomination Knowing that if he won and this affair was discovered, as it was, it would likely be a catastrophic loss in the general election and more importantly for America. He should have dropped out and she should have told him she would leave him if he refused-her complicity in that "affair " makes her as guilty as Ms Hunter.

Power to Elizabeth Edwards! I admire her honesty!

I respect Elizabeth Edwards. In this world we life in when a man cheat he is treat as a hurt , and his wife is look as the one that has done something wrong. I wood know my husbad and I have been together for 15 years and married for ten . When he revealed his dirty secret to me . I was the one treat as the out cast. He was in the military . Doing his time in the navy , I've seen many women just broken down .Just treated like garbage like she was the one that was wrong . Not to say it is sometime the other way around . So she is not just speaking out for women but for anyone that has been cheated on by sameone that they love. So if this is helpping her get through this . Girl walk with your head up high . You can't please everyone . This is for her applaud you .

No where in these interviews is there an honest introspection of what role the wife plays in this kind of relationship.
Her affect is disturbing, not flat, as you would expect from grief or medication, but carefully controlled anger. There is so much denial on display that no marriage counselor would ever tolerate in productive threapy-even if Oprah does.
What message does this offer her daughers? Is it really ok for a woman to stay in a marriage when there is this level of deception? Where is her self respect? There's nothing courageous about staying with a multi millionare and humiliating him.
Take the money, go your own way and live out your life with some honesty towards your own feelings and some dignity.
If you wanted to stay and forgive him then don't put your business on the street.

It's truly unfortunate that men and woman are subject to various levels of temptation and unfortunate biting the forbidden fruit occurs, however I truly sympathize with Mrs Edward experience to the serpent bite and can recover in the strength she obviously embraces.

I believe given the situation with Mrs. Edward's husband and the natural response of a mother's heart that envisions the overall success of the future of your children though it may be though the book's financial success by tell your story.

You cared about us in New Orleans! We care about you and your husband! God Bless the Edward family!

It appears that the usual vicious attack cats; namely the female journalists are at it again. By demonizing Elizabeth and speaking out so vociferously against her comments regarding her husband’s affair, I have begun to wonder what is actually behind the reason for their criticism. Could it be that these women found themselves in the position of the other woman on numerous occasions and their guilt or their own misadventures and home wrecking is causing them to attack the wife. Isn’t that always what the other woman attempts to do?

Most of those who are speaking out the loudest are single, career oriented types who do not appear to be family oriented and would probably not think twice about entering a relationship with a married man. I also get the impression that these so-called critics, who try to convey the impression that they speak for all women, are trying to turn Edward’s mistress into the victim of this tawdry soap opera.

Once Elizabeth decided to stay with John, she should have gotten into intense marriage counseling/therapy. On one level I understand her writing the book as a personal way of coping through what John Edwards put her through. Do her children understand why she wrote the book? Writing a deeply personal journal or thoughts daily in a diary as a coping technique is one thing....publishing the family's dirty laundry for the public to read is another. I feel sorry for Elizabeth Edwards for all she's gone through. As far as John Edwards, he's cheated before. Jennifer in Michigan is correct....John Edwards doesn't know how to honor his wife, marriage, and children by saying "NO" to "women who throw themselves at him". Dude, if you were going to have sex with another woman, do the honorable thing by leaving your wife first!!!! Another thing: Elizabeth & John know if he is the father of the child. I'll bet paternity tests were already done. A cheater will cheat in other areas of his/her life, not just marriage. No thanks to John Edwards furthering his political career.....don't we have enough liars and cheaters in politics already?

Anderson–salacious or courageous ?! Come on–she is simply a dying woman tired of living a lie!!! She is coming to terms with her life–give her and her family some respect–leave
her alone. Let the people who read her book judge her–if they must, not you on global tv.

Those women, who are speaking against Mrs. Edwards, should put themself in Mrs. Edwards' shoes. Why try to steal someone else's man (married or any man who is in the relationship)? There are plenty of single men out there? His wife is dying, that homewrecker has no soul. He cheated on his dying wife, if he ended up being with that homewrecker because of the child, he would eventually cheat on that homewrecker. Once you are a cheater, you are always a cheater.

My mother died at age 47 after a 3 year battle with breast cancer. I was 21, and her caregiver. My mother told me my father had cheated on her after she was diagnosed and ill. I didn't have the courage to ask her more, although my mom did want to talk about it.

I wish I had listened. I wish she had written a book. I've never mentioned this to my dad. My mom told my aunt she "was planning on leaving" the marriage after my younger sister went off to college.
The illness got her first.

Relationships are inherently complex. My mother also told me she "could never have gotten through this" without my father.

God bless you Elizabeth. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for leaving your thoughts and feelings for your children, who I can guarantee will one day ask, "why?" I have a feeling "Resilience" may provide them comfort and maturity and give much insight into their parents.

Please stop demonizing John. Making judgments about Elizabeth. None of us knows how we would react in their situation.

For me her story cuts close to the bone, and to my heart. I will buy her book and hope to not only learn more about Elizabeth, but perhaps understand my own mother's physical and emotional battles a bit better.

I can not beleive that we are in the year 2009...really? Why is she out promoting her book & bringing all this up again after most of us had moved on? What is her pay off to all of this? I don't think she needs the $$ for her "not soon to have new life" She could divorce him & have plenty of money...so why Mrs Edwards are you out looking for this kind of attention right now? I smell a rat! Shame on all of them for not doing the "right" thing and finding out who this baby girls belongs to. Even her childern deserve to know if they have a little sister. Move on Mrs Edwards & enjoy your life...leave your "husband" on his on to see how he does.

Heartless and selfish. I wonder why cheated.

Heartless and selfish. I wonder why he cheated?
He should not have cheated however, she is proving not to be above it by punishing him through the media. It makes me wonder if she will leave him after her 2 minutes of fame is over.

Since she has written a book and opened this up anyone who supported Edwards including me have every right to be angry. Elizabeth had this information and stood by him and spoke up for him and continued. I think Hillary (Clinton) and Elizabeth and probably many political wives are possibly just as ambitious if not more so than their husbands and will be blind to their "indiscretions" but is that good for the country. I think there must have been rumors. He did not run for re-election in Carolina and could not carry his own state the last time. Wonder why?

There are degrees of love. The higher the degree ,the stronger the commitment is, then the more painful the betrayal will be. When 2 become 1 as in a marriage arrangement and a third individual wants to destroy that special oneness, the pain can't even be verbalized. It's as if someone takes a double edged sword and slowly begins to split you in half. The pain is emotional,mental, physical and spiritual You feel you are running but not moving. A zillion questions compete for answers in your mind, and the one who has the answers will tell you only lies. Your faith deepens, but you ask God why? If you've never loved the way Liz has, you cannot question her motives. That gal Lisa on tonight's showhas no idea what she's talking about. Her critizism was cruelly contradicting, "I applaud her, but....." She abused the word "but"tonight only to finally say, " well what's the right reaction when your husband cheats. Women who criticize Liz, are very likely to be the women who are telling your husbands that they're hot. Liz has proven that the wife can be even hotter. Her forgiveness, her courage in stepping into the spotlight and her keeping her family together, keeps the other woman where she belongs ... in hell.
Thanks for sharing your story Elizabeth EDWARDS.

I admire Elizabeth Edwards. I see her as a strong and mature woman. She evidently has a lot of pain, but she does not intend to stay in that place. She chooses to face her life crisises and deal with them as best she knows how. My way and your way may not be the same as her's. We all are at different places. Also, our needs may be similiar, but they are not the same. Elizabeth Edwards must do what works for her. That is how she copes and that is how she moves forward. It is part of her healing process. I wish her well.

In reference to Edwards : There are many women out there without a job whose aim is to snag the most powerful man they can whether it be a teacher,a politition ,or a millionaire. Men need to open their eyes and not be seduced by women without a purpose other than to get a man. Some men are just as suceptible to seduction as some women. These women are always destructive . Its in the best seller of all times...Samson was destroyed by Delilah. Dahhh !!!!

Mrs. Edwards has my sympathy as a wife and mother and my empathy as one of five children who endured a similar betrayal after 35 years of marriage to our mother. It is with utmost respect that I say I have absolutely no interest in reading her story. While as a human being I feel for her, it really isn't my business or anyone else's.

Look we have alll had our problems but I feel this is just tacky.Say what you will about Hillary but she kept her cool when coming to Bill. I respect her for that. Everyone knows what a cheating man/woman is like and I don't want/need to know every little detail.I am really NOT interested. She survived breast cancer and that's worth mentioning.Her child passed and I feel for her.A hero is someone who creates something great/good out of something not soo wonderful and I see none of that here.I've seen her speak and there is an integrity issue there–I don't trust her as much as I wouldn't trust him...hmmm perhaps everyone is getting exactly what there giving in this situation.
That being said, lets more on to some real survivors.Perhaps the people living in Dafur...

Why are we so critical of Elizabeth Edwards? She has the right to write any book describing her experience. She lost her son, cheated by her husband, and has been fighting a terminal cancer. I think all those critize her should experience all her ordeals first hand then speak.

Why are we talking about this woman's life? Oh, the book tour. Bored! The story on AC360 just adds to the ridiculous chatter and is beneath the show.

I think it's ridiculous that Elizabeth Edwards is being criticized. Her children have already heard the whole sick story from the press–Mrs. Edwards gets a chance in her book to put it in perspective for her kids and yet the very women who blasted Mrs. Clinton for caving are blasting Elizabeth Edwards for being honest about her feelings. Give her a break! Read Phyllis Chesler's book "Woman's Inhumanity to Woman" and you'll see what's happening here.

Ok I feel sorry for her but don't talk bad about the other woman and child that is John Edward's child. Yes, it hurts but after she is gone, he and that is going to be together.....

- I also respect Elizabeth Edwards for her courage and dignity. She has done what many women have wanted to do before her. Let's break the silence. A man, no matter what his status is, can no longer expect his significant other to stay silent because of his own stupidity and selfishness. It is about time a woman stands up for her self, knowing full well a man can not dominate over her. I applaud Mrs. Edwards for her bravery. How sick this man must be. To cheat on his wife after so many years and who is battling cancer! I do not see her actions as revenge, but justice.

Elizabeth Edwards deserves nothing but respect for surviving all that
she has endured -and to still be able to smile and put herself out there in public is nothing short of amazing. I cannot believe anyone would criticize her for telling her story – she has earned whatever path she chooses to take at this moment in her life -and if the book is what she wants to do then I hope her efforts are blessed – I think she is an inspiration as a survivor -of so many things- and it will help the rest of us to make it through our struggles too

I notice there are no comments from men here, Anderson. Nothing like a taboo subject to shut people up, huh? Mrs. Edwards obviously has some simple truths she needs to tell America about loss while she still can.

We can't judge her, nor him, we can't put ourselves in Elizabeth's shoes–very much in public eye; her years of fidelity, now aware of compounded lies (1 night stand expanded to ongoing affair during her illness) while she's been facing spread of her cancer and these lies in front of whole world.
Too painful to contemplate her position and insufficient data to understand his. Both are paying a big price. She's is terribly ill, probably has not been the same person she was pre-illness , the illness now progressing despite nasty treatments, and has unfinished business, limited time to take care of it and this is her way of dealing with it.
A personal choice, probably not one of the many paths most of us would take, and I hope she never regrets it, for the sake of her children, two of whom are too young to understand but who probably will read her book someday (I haven't and probably won't read it) and maybe look at their father, their only remaining parent, in a different way.

How dissappointed is to read all these comments attacking Liz. Even Lisa Brown was so naive in saying "do they really need to see this" about Liz reason to write this memories for her children. Lisa, are you this naive? Children are very smart, they know this, and the public, including CNN will make sure they will never forget their dad's infidelity.
Anderson, you should be talking about women that sleep with married man. Rielle is not the victim. The women that sleep with married man are not victims, more important, John is well know, she knew with who she wanted to have a baby. You should ask Rielle, why she went to bed with a married man, and why she didn't took her pills.

Mrs. Edwards,

I also sense deception, in that you are in such denial. He was in no way targeted, Mrs. Edwards!! Let Us call a spade a spade and move on. His wrong has been exposed. It's now Mr. Edwards turn and privilage and commitment to turn the wrong into a right. Stop trying to save him. For God's sakes, Step aside, and let go of protecting him. When you do, He will step up, to honor you......

My Best

I think Elizabeth Edwards is writing her history for her children *now*,
as some insurance that others (her husband et al) will not rewrite it.
If I were at deaths door, I'd probably want my truth to live on.

Ah, betrayal: John and Elizabeth to the people of NC and the nation.
Both lied and covered up the betrayal bringing their self-serving selves down.
Now the pathetic 'reveal' from Elizabeth in the form of a book.
The only ones left standing are 'The Inquirer" who broke and dogged the truth story and Rayille (sp) with 'it' who have been and will continue to be supported and protected by Daddy Edwards. After all, what are trust funds for?????

AC360,

Mrs. Edwards did things to her children I would never do to my children.
My children know that I am a promiscuous man who eventually divorced their mother; but, I would never expose them to details about my affairs. I definitely would not go on national TV to discuss specifics about the behavior of their mother like Elizabeth did about Senator Edwards.

I question Mr.s Edward's decision to invoke sympathy by discussion of her terminal illness. Like the rest of us, Mrs. Edwards will eventually die. While family and friends might benefit from discussion of Elizabeth's cancer, the rest of the world has no need to know anything about her illness.

Nobody knows how they would handle this situation until they are in it. The fact is this is HER story and she has a right to tell it no matter who her husband is. I think it is hypocritical for any woman to judge her and I hope she found great healing in sharing HER story. Whatever consequences Mr. Edwards and the other woman face because of this will become THEIR story and if they want to tell it, I am sure plenty would want to read it. God bless you Mrs. Edwards. You are pure strength.

My husband cheated on me too. I understand how Mrs. Edwards feels.She is hurt,crushed. She thought her husband would be true to her because of their love. Men are like dogs more is better . They have no respect for their wifes, children, no one. Anything they do is just fine.

Good for you elizabeth. I applaud your ability to do this YOUR way, and the strong boundaries you are managing to keep. It's unfortunate so many feel compelled to try to control what's none of their business. How wise to refuse letting yourself get pulled into discussing or thinking about people/topics that you don't want to populate your mind .You are right...it would do nothing for you...and you certainly don't owe anything to anyone.
P.S. I find your refusal to use names liberating and a good example of self-care.

Eventhough I supported John Edwards I thought he was scum for not dropping out of the race knowing that his wife was terminal. Ididn't have an opinion about Elizabeth before seeing the Oprah interview. Now I have so much respect for her because, she has refused to give the other woman, John, the child any power over her. I'm shocked that Tina and others seems to miss the point. This lady has a dead child in the ground, terminal cancer and 2 small children to leave behind hence the name of the book"Resilence" I applaud her for her ability to separate what "John did" from what their life has been for 30years and realizing that what he "DID" , the other woman, the child will in no way diminish her. John's infidelity doesnot define Elizabeth and I applaud her "Resilence"

Elizabeth Edwards is the epitome of courage, grace and dignity and if writing her book provides her with any comfort of any kind, no one should find any fault with her. She's already paid a price very few of us will ever pay in one lifetime. There are few Americans I have as much respect and regard for. I say leave her alone. No one has a right to judge her or her motives.

Mrs. Edwards is a courageous woman. I truly believe her when she said, she wrote the book for her children. Whether she likes it or not her children will know about all the different versions of this story through the internet, magazines, gossip paper, etc. .. Her version or her side of the story is what the children will believe and understand
her love and forgiveness for their father because they witness it on a daily basis. We the public have no idea what the family went thru and is still going through because of this affair. We should not be quick to judge them.

Frankly, the people making comments about Ms. Edwards' book should not be making comments unless they have been or are in the exact same position. They know not what they speak of. They have no right to comment or to analyze her motives in doing this unless they too are dealing with a terminal illness and a husband who has committed adultery in such a public fashion.

Elizabeth is trying to survive the only way she knows how. With John Edwards at her side, and not alone. She only has a short time left in this world, and she wants to die with him and her family. She probably still loves him so deeply, that she can't believe he would deliberately betray her, or lie to her. She's painting an unreal picture of him, so she won't have to deal with anyone else in her precious life. When your best friend, your long-time partner says something to you, you believe it until proven otherwise. I really think her story is coming out, to tell other people that there are other ways to deal with a cheating husband. Most people will advise to get rid of him instantly. In her case, with no time left what's the point? Let the public decide his fate.

I think that Mrs. Edwards is very courageous. I am baffled by all of the interviews. However, her reasons for doing what she's doing should be her own. And...she did put some blame on her husband for the affair and I agree that the woman shares just as much or more of the blame. She knew he was married and had a family and a sick wife. I don't think that she's in denial about the baby I think that she's still very hurt .

In listening to the quips and bytes regarding Elizabeth Edwards' interviews and new book it begs the question as to how one might live out her life knowing she is at the end of her time with the clock ticking on her existence, her legacy and her children's ability to find peace with it when she's gone. It would seem plausible that a person with enough time left might desire to make peace with herself, her life, her regrets, her adversities, her pain, and at the same time attempt to set a forgiving course for her children to carry on in their lives with their father. Very few of us would find the strength to do it privately, let alone publically. This woman should be permitted to stand on what must be shaky ground for any human being with support, grace and respect. Stand in her shoes a while.

I think mrs edwards be in better health had she not had a cad for a husband and a low life other women. wish there were laws that anyone who causes trouble between a man and husbandv face law suits and possible chance of jail sentencings. maybe mrs edwards illness would not be in this stage of finality. had that other women minded her business.

I believe before we judge the "whys" of Mrs. Edwards book and speaking on talk shows and all the speculation of how she's handling this affair and all that goes with it we should consider this: Mrs Edwards has terminal cancer. That in itself should say it all but for those who love to get on CNN and listen to themselves talk, I'll spell it out. Nobody will ever know the "why" about the way she is handling all this. And we won't unless we were in her shoes. So, if you have terminal cancer and your husband has had an affair and you're having to deal with it in the public eye, you might know how she feels and maybe, just maybe can understand why she's going on talk shows talking about the book and what's in it. Unless you're in her shoes, keep your pie hole shut and let her deal with it the way she wants to. The last thing most of us out here want to hear is some TV personality giving an opinion on something when he/she has no idea how it feels.

I have the highest level possible for Mrs. Edwards for her be open about an affair that was made public. Mrs. Edwards did the right thing by speaking up on how she felt. She has hopefully gained more respect from Mr. Edwards and hopefully he will see this as a true measure of her love for him. Mrs. Edwards showed Godly love in forgiven him and trying her best to move on. Great Job Mrs. Edwards America is proud of you!

I for one will go out and by this book of Mrs. Edwards. As a survivor of Breast Cancer, I know what a struggle it is to live life day to day. I have not had all the tragedy that Mrs. Edwards has had in her life. Losing a child, her cancer returning and being life threatening again, this affair that her husband had was something she really didn't need...
and her feeling bitter towards the other woman.. I can understand her feelings. This woman knew damn well who John Edwards was, knew his wife was dying of cancer... I think her going after him was well calculated... and yes she has alot of fault in this affair...
As so did Mr. Edwards, I am not siding with him.. he was definitely at fault too.. what's the saying... It takes two to tango!!
As many women asked .. why would Mrs. Edwards stay with her husband.. I like the answer she gave at one of the talk show... I think of all the good and loving things he did over their marriage.. and because of this one mistake.. she wasn't going to through away all the good that was in their marriage.. and the family that they have..
I really think this was her book written for her children... to remind them that in life... its not the good days that we learn from... its how you handle the bad things in life... that make you strong..
I think she is an amazing woman!!!!

I really feel bad for the Edwards family as a whole. I've been a cheater, and I was cheated on. When I did it, I didn't realize the severity of what I was doing until it was too late. Even after being found out, the full realization of my misdead was slow to give me a full understanding of what kind of pain I had inflicted on so many innocent people. My now ex wife, my children, my partner in this immoral situation, my family members who loved my ex wife, and the friends we both shared, all had to deal with problems that they didn't create, but were forced on them. Liz if you can truely forgive your husband, I'm living proof that we can learn from our mistakes. Some of us learn sooner, and it doesn't take a tragedy to teach us. But if it does take more time, once you do get it, there is no better feeling. I have 7 faithful happy years with my new wife, and I've never been happier in my life. Real love is recession proof. I'm rich because I am no longer morally bankrupt !

I do not respect any woman who would allow an unfaithful husband back in her life. The reason the President's wive's stayed may have been the same reasons other wives do; they do not want to start over,- with a LOT LESS. Money has a really strong pull when there is a lot of it around. I think Elizabeth Edwards is just putting a band-aid on her ego.

Elizabeth Edwards' book should be called "Vengeance is Mine."
Of course she's going to stay with him. After all he will rear their children when she's gone. And, that's good.
But the book assures her that he will NEVER be in the public eye without people being reminded of all of his dirty secrets.

Elizabeth in Dallas

I am a bit more cynical than most. Mrs. Edwards appears to me to just be trying to sell her book. If anyone doubts that, just watch tv, she is everywhere(CNN, Oprah), talking about the affair to sell her book. Sad, but typical. For those strong women who question why on earth she even stays with the creep, lets remember that she has terminal cancer.

Elizabeth Edwards is an educated woman with genuine class. That 'Hunter' woman has a phoney name and that's probably not all that phoney about her. John Edwards should thank the Lord for his wife and not give the time of day to that skank that lured him to bed.

A year ago my husband of 20 years left me for a younger woman with whom he'd been having a secret affair for several months. He's only a white collar executive. What's missing in the reporting of these "public" couples is the devastation that infidelity wreaks on the betrayed spouse! Nothing can prepare you for the pain and grief, the emptiness and hopelessness. I can attest to the desperation and desolation that lasts for months and sometimes years. I know two women who are in prison because they were in such pain that they KILLED! (One shot her husband, the other shot the girlfriend.) Is THAT enough proof of the torture?
One of the representatives from the Center for the Advancement of Women stated that "hundreds of thousands of women know this pain." It's as though the numbers make it acceptable! These betrayed wives suffer their unimaginable pain in silence while their husbands skip through the daisies with their new girlfriends. (Fewer than 7% of affairs result in marriage, and fewer than 3% of those marriages succeed, so it would seem that, for the most part, the devastation is unnecessary in the first place.) But there is no accountability, no responsibiity, required of these affair couples.
The situation deserves better representation than Elizabeth Edwards (or Hilary Clinton, or Mrs. Spitzer) have given us. Perhaps if more of these wandering husbands knew they were going to be exposed, the number of women suffering for their husbands' indescretions would be reduced.

I feel so bad for Elizabeth Edwards. However, when I heard about the affair and that she knew, I was furious that Edwards had stayed in the race for the Presidency. If he had come closer to getting the nomination and then this scandal had blown up in the Democrats' faces, Sarah Palin would now be a heart beat away from the Presidency. How dare this power couple put their personal aspirations for power ahead of their patriotic duty to our country. I guess the shot of Edwards preening in front of the mirror admiring his $300 haircut was closer to the truth than we wanted to admit at the time.

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