Three Women is a non-fiction book written by Lisa Taddeo, first published in 2019. The book explores the lives of three women in the United States—Lina, Maggie, and Sloane—focusing on their intimate and often complex relationships with desire, love, and sexuality. Taddeo uses a blend of in-depth reporting, interviews, and storytelling to delve into their experiences, examining how society shapes their perceptions of themselves and their sexuality.
The central themes of the book revolve around the ways in which women’s desires are often misunderstood, suppressed, or objectified by society. Each woman’s story offers a different perspective on the intersection of personal experience, emotional needs, and cultural expectations. Three Women is often praised for its raw and unflinching portrayal of female desire, and it invites readers to question societal norms around intimacy and relationships.
Taddeo’s work combines journalistic rigor with a literary approach to storytelling, offering a deeply personal exploration of these women’s lives. The book received significant attention for its unapologetic exploration of women’s sexual agency and the complexities of desire.
