The End of Normal - Stephanie Madoff Mack

The End of Normal

By Stephanie Madoff Mack

  • Release Date: 2011-10-20
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
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From 1,922 Ratings

Description

A New York Times bestseller, The End of Normal is the explosive and heartbreaking memoir from the widow of Mark Madoff and the daughter-in-law of Bernard Madoff.

When the news of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme broke, no one was more shocked than the members of his own family. Before then, Madoff’s son, Mark, and daughter- in-law, Stephanie, had built an idyllic life. Yet, while Mark’s thriving business was entirely separate from his father’s now notorious fund, he and Stephanie found themselves in the eye of the storm—and grappling with their own sense of betrayal. Mark refused to see or speak to his parents, and on the second anniversary of his father’s arrest, he hanged himself.

Left to raise her children as a single mother, Stephanie tells the real story of her marriage to Mark, of being a part of the Madoff family, and of life for two years following her father-in-law’s arrest and incarceration. The End of Normal is a searing inside look at one of the most controversial stories of our time, and an extraordinary memoir of surviving personal tragedy amid public scandal.

Reviews

  • Incredibly Moving

    5
    By NYChusbands
    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I came for the scandal and found myself getting emotional several times throughout. Having listened to a loved one, I could relate to a lot of what she goes through. I highly recommend this book and I hope the author is happy wherever she is.
  • The truths, The pain, The feelings

    5
    By mathnana
    Although I remember the Bernie Madoff debacle, the shock and the news stories, reading this book gave me a whole new understanding & meaning to the horror of it all. Everyone heard of the thousands hurt by what he did but, reading what his loved ones endured makes it more heart-breaking.
  • Amazing

    5
    By bff brenda
    Wow this book is written well. I am amazed that Stephanie has held in together as well as she has. I couldn’t hardly put this book down. All I can really say is Amazing.
  • Not really that exciting

    2
    By ErinEli28
    Slow read. No real revalations. I’m not sure I would recommend this book unless you have some obsession with the maddoffs?
  • A Must Read

    5
    By fun and relaxing. enjoyable
    Literally read this over a 32 hour span. Such a page turner. Her strength and raw honestly is apparent on every page. Her and Nicks love story was my favorite part. A must read memoir.
  • The End of Normal

    5
    By Ralphnun1
    What a beautiful tribute Stephanie of your love and heartache. My heart goes out to you and I am so glad you wrote this. I too would have never known what the families went through and the cruelty of people. Love and blessings to you and Audrey and Nick.
  • The End of Normal

    5
    By Happy in Newport Beach
    Written with the objectivity you would expect from a third person. Deeply touched.
  • Poignant

    5
    By Tracerino
    Loved her side of the story. Raw and real. I felt every emotion.
  • Great read.

    5
    By Chrismdtn
    Best book I read in a long time. Good for her keeping it together.
  • Very well written

    5
    By Hjtilton
    Definitely recommend. Well written story with a lot of insight into what really happened.