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Traditional Values:
What the Patriarchy hid inside a 1950s family?
"Examining how 'traditional family values' created perfect conditions for abuse to flourish unchecked—and how these same mechanisms are being reestablished today."
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In The Tradition Of
Tara Westover's
EDUCATED
Rachel Louise Snyder's
NO VISIBLE BRUISES
Carmen Maria Machado's
IN THE DREAM HOUSE
About The Book
As conservative movements worldwide glorify "traditional family values" and TradWife content floods social media, this unflinching memoir exposes the brutal reality behind the 1950s family facade.
Beginning with a husband's calculated suicide—his final act of control—this narrative examines how patriarchal power operates across generations. Through one family's story, the book explores domestic violence, sexual abuse, illegal forced abortions, and the economic imprisonment that enabled these abuses to continue unchecked for decades.
Early Reader Praise
"Even parts of the story beforehand, I was completely compelled by its fleshing out. Marlor writes with warmth and empathy, conveying strong messages about deeply sensitive topics.” - [Dr Byrnes, PHD Literature]
"Rebecca's book is powerful and important. She writes about family secrets with understanding while showing bigger issues affecting women in difficult relationships." [Karen, whose journey appears in the memoir ]
"A meticulously researched account that connects personal narrative to broader social patterns with remarkable clarity." - [T.Diamond, Author]
About the Author
Rebecca Marlor brings analytical frameworks to complex social issues while maintaining a deeply personal connection to her subject matter. Drawing from her background in communications strategy and advocacy work, she examines how systems either empower or limit individuals across generations.
Based in Seattle with her husband and their blended family, Rebecca connects patriarchal family structures to contemporary debates about women's rights and autonomy.
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