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Hasn't this woman disappeared into private life yet? Oh, I guess not–a big media tell-all book tour so that everybody can shine the spotlight on her and her horrific husband all over again. I thought you want some privacy, lady...

I don't want to hear from you, and listen to one last thing from the American public: YOU ENABLED YOUR LOUSY HUSBAND TO CONTINUE DECEIVING US IN THE HEAT OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTIONS IN OUR HISTORY...have you no shame? It's one thing to have private, personal troubles (don't we all have our share), but to come out here and parade your uninteresting information is just beyond the pale. Oh, you have delusional fans–but people in the real world have better things to concern themselves with than with your salacious story.

I don't care what your self-serving publishers say, neither you nor your husband is by any means whatsoever one of the most "beloved" political figures in the country. Gag me with a spoon.

I cannot express how much I admire Elizabeth Edwards. I always wished she could have run for President herself. She is such a successful, intelligent person. I am very pleased that she is going to have an outlet through which she can share her story.

Thank you for being yourself, Mrs. Edwards!

What happened to women? You fought to vote and to have equal rights yet you did not support Hillary or Sarah when they had the chance to hold the highest offices in the land.

And now we are supposed to honor a women who kept her mouth shut while knowing a lying womanizing adulterer was running for highest office in the land? Maybe my sexist friends are correct. Maybe giving women the right to vote was a mistake after all.

Thank God for "CNN Comments". It allows ugly thoughts and ugly feelings to be vomitted out of hateful people. How judgemental and hostile are the views expressed by so many here about John and Elizabeth. I feel sorry that my fellow human beings have to suffer these kinds of experiences and I hope they and their family recover in the process. Thank you again CNN. I would feel even more in danger if some of these people didn't have a chance to flush their hostile feelings and thoughts.

I just watched the History channel.maybe the guy was right about 2012 being the end.The hate on this post sure makes me think so.

I will buy the book just to tweek CAMERON.

This lady deserves a great deal of credit. For those who only have hatred and nasty comments try walking a mile in her shoes while carrying her cross and then comment. If you were fighting a life threatening illness and at the same time realized your husband had an affair how would cope? I fear not as well as this courageous lady as one has to love thy self and forgive others when facing such adversities.

I would love to tell everyone how I feel. Buy my book! Give me a break.

Who cares about this book? Another cheating politician and their enabling "stand by your man " wife?!?!? Please just fade off into the background of private life. No one wants to hear about your personal problems. Do your kids a favor and keep it to yourselves!

Hey Obama, your congress should start the day, with I Pledge Allegiance. "to pay my taxes". That would be CHANGE !

Trash him, get paid lots of money, then drop his sorry rear.
Good night.

How could you use the words "charmed life" for anyone who has lost a child? There is a devastating emptiness that you have to live with for the rest of your days. So much insensitivity in these comments.

No, thanks, Elizabeth. I won't be buying your book, or reading it. You had my full support until I learned you knowingly covered up for your husband. Wish you well, still. But I'm so grateful now that you and John did not make it to the White House.

Qiuz for the day.

What do all three of these Republican Congressmen have in common? John McCain, David Vitter, and Bob Livinston

All of them have wives they cheated on. Only two have wives that didn't divorce them. McCain divorced the wife he was cheating on.

Reading these comments makes me hope that someday we can all put aside our strong political views for a minute and show some respect for others. In the past year, I've read horrifying comments regarding people on both sides of the political spectrum, such as Tony Snow who recently died, and Ted Kennedy, battling brain cancer. I am a conservative, and I have strong opinions about these and other people and their views, but there's an appropriate time and way to show it, and taking shots at others in dire situations is just wrong.

I agree with the people who could care less about this old lady she is trying to get her 15 minutes of fame, why would anyone want to read about her problems the people that would buy this book is just making her rich and she has nothing to enrich anyone else life but her own. She should have been a better wife her husband would have not cheated, is a cheat and he will do it again and again. DO NOT BUY HER BOOK!!!! Take the money and use it on your family she needs professional help.

I don't find anything commendable about a woman who knowingly helped cover up her husband's affair so he could continue to run for President. No regard for anything but themselves, ego and greed. To play sympathy card (i.e., death of son, infidelity etc) for money is dispicable. Thousands of people are living lives of great integrity and dignity after enduring terrible tragedies, and do it without wealth or 20,000 square foot mansions. No one should spend two cents on her book.

Seriously, who cares! Your husband cheated on you and you can't stop talking about it. Please, go home, take care of your self and your children and let's move on.

Good Health and God Speed Elizabeth. Do your thing!!! Write your book.....

good lord. you and hillary set woman's liberation back at least thirty years but sticking around. thanks for nothing.

i know my wife would leave if I ever had an affair and i wouldn't blame her. my wife has more of a backbone than either of those two.

I really don't know why some of you have to be so cruel and say such bad things. I hope Elizabeth does not read these terrible things.
Life is not always fair and one never knows when we might get caught up in these sort of circumstances. Our lives can take some unplanned turns and we may not deserve to be dealt the bad things but we have to somehow. Leave her alone, if you can't say something nice, just leave her alone!

Yes, that's right–you now know the Edwards' family needs some cash, so you are going to write a stupid-scummy book, about crap nobody wants to hear about–GO AWAY!!

This is the best idea yet to make money off her husband's love affairs which I thought they wanted to keep a private matter.

Dear Elizabeth,

We'll never meet but after reading much of what I've seen above, I can only say that there is much in the world that needs reflecting. Sadder than any pain of betrayal is the knowledge that some people, and I bet even a few who are being paid to hawk this trash on line, are at this level of humanity. I hope you haven't taken the time to read any of the above sans the many who are heartfelt. No one deserves the rest of this nonsense. How scary it is to think we live among people who could write such garbage hiding under the shield of anonymity. You, my friend, make the difference. I am glad that there are people like you in this world at a time when I, too, grace it.

It seems to me she tries to make money off of that affair. It is a scandal and there are people who are dying to know about this little secret. Personally, I can care less about her life. Washing your dirty laundry in public is not something I would prefer and I am not interested in reading about it. It is a waste of money and time if someone actually will read that book.

It should be called "If I did it: How I'm going to kill John Edwards." Because if that was my husband.... I would go Waiting to Exhale on his a__.

give this guy a break, he actually did some stuff, you know like help the poor, fight for healthcare as well as defend the average person against the establishment before and he was senator. john edwards wasn,t a complete sell out like the other three. so before you attack him remmember that he lost partially because he defended his principles, so who gives a "you know" about his affair.

Yep i guess cnn wouldn't print my words because I said her husband was a looser and she should have grown a pair; throwing his cheating butt to the curb. censors

this lady deserves the husband she has. this "ken" probably had more affairs in the past thet she will ever know. this lady does not have the guts to drop the hubby , probably for money and her way to deal with it is "writing a book", get a life and give your daughters a good example and get a divorce.

retire to private life! leave us alone
shame on you...you knew and kept silent

now writting a book..making money off the demb public
shame on you
stay home with your husband "in sickness and in health"

Elizabeth- I feel the same way

Love you, Elizabeth Edwards. We wish you the best and sending good thoughts and prayers your way!

I like Elizabeth Edwards. I do not care for Mister no show John. John used his office to try to become a Prez. He did NOt serve NC as he promised. He is NOT beloved as the article states by most. He LOST terribly even before the infidelity. The article is a false representaion of facts regarding his popularity. John could not win a job as a dogcatcher And you know it. To perpetuate false facts in order to restore Mrs. Edwards to some degree of honor was not neccesary. SHe is honorabl;e in her own right as a lady and a courageous woman in the fight for her life. I respect her and wish her blessings. But John has cause a burden on her at this stage in her life that is absolutely horrendous. Shame on the man who deceived his wife in her most vulnerable moment. God bless Elizabeth and God forgive John. I know he will...........Just ask.........That said...........I love them BOTH!

Hopefully she will dump her loser husband while she's at it!

Elizabeth, don't let any of these people who have writen some of the hatefull messeges dampen your spirits. You are a strong person and we will be praying for you.

She is an enabler of a smooth talking, greedy cheat – her husband. She stood by and supported him as he ran in the primaries, knowing that if he got the nomination and his affair came to light (as it undoubtedly would have) that it would be a disaster for the Democratic party. I don't have any sympathy for woman who allow themselves to be treated like doormats (sure, not his kid then why was he visiting his "ex girlfriend" and her daughter after the affair was supposedly over?). She's no better than her husband.

Oh poor, poor me, my life is so terrible, the world keeps weeing down my back, ....I know, I'll write a book and make a fortune!!!! There are plenty of saps out there who will want to co-miserate with me and pay me for that privilege!!!!

I guess money CAN buy happiness. Disgusting.

So sad. When power fill people's head, they blow it away with an affair, drugs or alcohol or something. But if I were Elizabeth, I would keep to myself instead of airing my dirty laundry. Why tell all?

Elizabeth Edwards has seen her share of adversity, in light of her fight against breast cancer and the death of her son - something no mother should ever have to endure. Which is what makes John edwards' extramarital affair so dispicable. Elizabeth's only comfort, although I'm sure she will say she is not looking for "revenge" not harors a great deal of ill will toward her philandering cockroach husband, is that Johnny Wanderer's political career, like that of our own "Goofy Guv" Blago, another former presidential aspirant, is SO over there isn't a word to describe it.

However severe the adversity Elizabeth Edwards has experienced, we need to remember that millions of other women, every day, also lose thier children - to famine, war, disease, bad water, starvation, gang violence, drunk drivers - and are diagnosed with incurable diseases themselves.

The difference between them and Elizabeth Edwards and the other political, sports and entertainment celebrities who write about their adversity is - the elite can profit from their distress. The rest of the "rabble" have no such recourse, nor have ever experienced a fraction of the privileged lives the celebrities do. It makes it difficult to work up a lot of sympathy for Edwards' and others' "hardships;" maybe they'd feel a little better if they stepped outside their misery and took a look at how the rest of the world has to live.

R. C. Collins - what a disgusting comment. I feel sorry for your poor wife (should you actually have one).

Who cares about this witch? I certainly don't!

Wow. I'm surprised by all the venom about John's affair.

Mcain also had an affair and left his wife and children , but nobody seemed to be bothered by that while he was running for President!

Of course Elizabeth's not as much at fault as John. She she also betrayed the public and the Democratic Party. How? By supporting John's decision to run . . . knowing about the affair ahead of time. Just think what damage would have occurred, if this scandal had come to light after John Edwards had already been nominated.

Mrs. Edwards, AS othe rwomen have been decived, your husband

lost my respect as well as other Americans. The bare fact that he did all this with the knowledge that you were so ill and you had kid at h ome is sad. You deserv much more. He is finished. I would say, pitch him and move on. Its time, and enjoy your adorable children.

You know why there is a crazy relentless media that has gone off its rocker... because all of you have become psychotic reactionaries to anything they put up and they feed off of it. Please, please, please lets try not to implode.

Thinking back on the election it's hard to have pity on Edwards because if he had dropped out, like he should have, the outcome might have been different for Hillary. Elizabeth is between a rock and a harder place at this time in her life. The way I see it is not much choice . He is a man who wants you to believe that he is all about helping the poor. A man who would pay four hundred dollars for a haircut, cares so very little about the poor in my opinion

The Edwards continue any matter, even those which should be private family matters, to feed a greed for the dollar. How tragic!!!

Why is it that the average human being has many issues, yet they
are not sought after for a book on which they can make a great amount
of money. These people in public light, some with pathetic tales of
woe and do not even compare with the many difficulties others have
always play the victim. Great respect for Elizabeth Edwards and
God bless her in healing health but just in general many of these people
seem to thrive off their stories. There are families hungry and children
dying today who would never get a first nod is they tried to tell their
stories. Elizabeth Edwards knows very well what her husband is
capable of as did Hillary Clinton. They really do not care about the
sexual infidilities as long as they have a place in main streal recognition. You could tell by Elizabeth's mood and manner that she
already was harboring a lie about her husband when on the campaign trail. Come 2012 I think we should have Bill Clinton and
John Edwards running on the same "pretty boy" ticket for disaster.

Who gives a crap about what this old bag thinks? I don't.

Her hubby only cares about three things: Power, money, and poontang!!

obama mama, what a horrible person you must be, how about a photo so we can all ridicule you!

i thought she had cancer and died

"Loving marriage"? Poor lady!

I know her book will be a huge success. A lot of women are hoping she gets the credit she deserves and pretty boy fades away.

I hope that she sticks it to him, he deserves it.

WHO CARES?????????????????????????????????

She is as big a screwball as her old man...He is just looking for a chance to sneak back into public life and is using her as the wedge..He cant stand keeping his big mouth shut any longer..Let them rot in their 20,000 square foot house there.

Why can't she keep a dignified distance? She knows she'll be questioned about the affair. What of her health? Wouldn't she rather spend the time quietly with her family? Are they officially separated and getting divorced and there really isn't much money? And is this why she's doing this?

There is nothing to admire about these 2 scamsters, who were trying to scam their way into the White House. Elizabeth knew about John's affair, but was hoping to end up as First Lady, so she was keeping it quiet. What is there to admire about such lowlifes ? They are both despicable and shouldn't be in anyone's prayers.

Elizabeth for HHS Secretary??? John for HHS secretary???

John, What a great way to keep her silent. She can say what she wants about you in a book that no one will read. In return, she gets paid.

Good for her!

At least he paid his taxes...well maybe he paid them...well he is a Democrat so he might have paid them...well he paid them like he was faithful to his wife....

Go Elizabeth...expose everything on that coward husband of yours. Can you imagine this two-face might have been our President.

Democrats are two liberal when it comes to unbuckling their belts.

Hello dear Elizabeth,

The bravest act is following your HEART...and you are doing it, not only "talking the talk, but walking the walk!" I think you look WONDERFUL!! I still remember meeting you in Reno...and no one can know what anyone has been through unless they have "walked in their shoes" I know that after 32 years of marraige if my husband strayed that I would be hurt, mad and embarrased, but I would fight to keep our marraige together...it is easier to walk...it is tougher to stay and fight!!

So congrats to you for putting your thoughts and raw emotions into words for all of us to digest and learn from....isn't that what life is about, helping each other in times of need?? You have shown us such courage with your medical condition...now show us, how to get through the grief of betrayal and be stronger for it!!

YOU are still 13 days older than I am...your military veteran friend..
Linda

Wht doesn't she 'dump' him. She is a smart lady & can go places without the two-timing 'tom cat'

Doug and Michael: Schadenfreude describes your very sad, sick mentality. I am praying for you.

Does the phrase: "Walk a mile in her moccasins/shoes" ring a bell?

You couldn't give me this woman's life! She lost a child, she lost a relationship and its trust, she is battling a savage disease.

Peace and blessing to Elizabeth Edwards, a brave woman, looking out for her best interests.

well good for her. at the same time, only in the good ol USA does a democrat have his professional career ruined by a completely irrelevant, private indiscretion. he should have started an illegal war and caused the deaths of tens of thousands of people and then let his buddies get away with boatloads of ca$h...oh wait only republicans get rewarded for that

I hope she sets the record straight on her power-mad husband. I don't know what's worse, her cheating on her while she had cancer, or her enabling him by denying that he did anything wrong.

This is a weird family. Her husband is a total liar, a cheat and a fraud. He still won't admit that his affair led to a child and the wife is in denial. Of course, when she dies he'll admit it. And here she is dieing from cancer and her priority is to write a book?? Isn't that strange? I sure think it is. Is politics this addictive? You'd sacrifice dignity and family integrity for power and fortune? Don't you think her priority would be to her kids? Spending time with them? Wouldn't you want all the nonsense out of your life so you could focus on them? And does this guy REALLY think he can be in politics again? Does he not realize what a total jerk he is? I can't imagine anyone wanting to vote for him. What a sorry excuse for a person.

I have nothing but good things about Mrs. Edward. Good continues to bless her so she can spend valuable time with her family

Someone on here said that Mrs. Edwards looks rugged and what happened to her? Well, you probably have no idea what she's been through.

Good for Mrs. Edward writing a book. Get well girl, your special.

Carl-
Couldn't we all be criticized over something we've done if it were in the public eye? What if you were in politics, what would the media splash all over the news about you life? I can't judge John McCain. He's only human. He was a young man at that time and they both suffered tramatic events in their lives at that time. Give him a break.

I just wanted to add to the supportive comments for Elizabeth Edwards. Elizabeth Edwards is a remarkable woman, with strength, courage, and grace. I'm not sure where it is in the Bible, but the lesson is there: Don't judge someone until you've walked a mile in his/her shoes. If only more of us were as courageous and graceful as she is!

Good luck.Praying for you and John.Hope the comments of hateful
thoughts,hope the persons never have to face what you and John
have gone through.Sickness and mistakes are everyday happenings.
Again good luck.

I will probably read her book at some point. But God, forgiveness, and whatever else, I sort of wish she would have kicked him to the curb.

and Michael, of the "I can see why he was having an affair" comment, you are just an irrelevent jerk. You arent fit to clean Mrs Edwards' toe jam.

Why are some of you so mean? Please explain what that serves here.

She deserves so much more than what she has been given in life. But the good always suffer at the hands of the selfish, the unfaithful, liars and cons. You can never replace the pain with anything, it is always there.

What a joke. Everything is about turning a dollar to the Edwards'. They have tried to prosper and capitalize on every other tragedy in their lives, why not John's infidelity?

Knew it was just a matter of time. Nether one of these two egomaniacs can stand being out of the media spotlight for any length of time. As a North Carolinian and Chapel Hill resident, I wish they would just go away. Move to Iowa and finish your "work" stated with the poverty center prior to the election., John. Never knew Iowa was so poverty stricken until Edwards chaired the poverty center here at UNC.

For those who think Elizabeth is so pure and wholesome, you obviously do not remember her trashing a good man, neighbor Monty Johnson, in the national media. The "rabid republican" a man she NEVER met. Yeah, she's so kind and gracious – pffffffft.

How Firm A Foundation. She's suffered tough trials. I wish her many blessings and happiness.

Who flippin cares? We have a country that is losing thousands of jobs every month. What is more, 40,000 factories have closed in the United States since 1998. And this chick thinks the American public wants to hear about her breast cancer battle and her husband's affair? Again, who flippin cares??!!

Where is the evidence that 'Edwards is one of the most beloved political figures in history?' He won't admit that he fathered the child he had with the other woman. I have heard that writing is the most cathartic way of freeing ones self from emotional stress. Good for her.
No wonder she has breast cancer with all the heartbreak she has experienced.

Mary – the Edwards and every one in the Democrat Party are experts as low blows, not the American people. You and Barack Hussien Obama will not silence us.

Keep up the fight Liz,we are with you.

She would be believable if she would put out a press release outlining the nasty habits of her husband and tell us when the divorce will be final. Short of that she has no credibility.

CAN NOT believe some of the VILE comments from.......who else? The GOPers!

DON'T YOU PEOPLE HAVE AN OUNCE OF DECENCY?

One of the reasons our Nation is so wounded and fragmented is because too many far-right-folks listen to the hate-mongers. When you listen to ...... junk....... guess what comes out of you??????

And this is news because.......? Don't get me wrong, I understand that she has gone through a lot, but there are a lot more people out there without the notoriety who have gone through much worse. And you can be sure, that some of them are in your neigborhood.

Elizabeth, I campaigned for and supported your husband, and though he hurt you I can't think too ill of him. Tell your story and let us know how to think of John. It's you that he hurt, and us he disappointed. I'll take my lead from you.

Elizabeth – God bless you! You have exhibited such grace under pressure. You will be in my prayers ...

I feel sorry for Edwards,the woman`s had a tough life.She lost her son,she`s suffering breast cancer,and her husband`s turned out to be a total loser.

elizabeth edwards is a fraud. i shudder to think about what would have happened if she and john would have pulled this off, and won the democratic nomination prior to the fraud being revealed. that is the ONLY thing that would have cost the Dems the presidency this year

God bless you, ELizabeth!

My Sympathy for her pain and struggle.
I wont buy or read her book.

It has become a habit or rather a style to write books and make cash no matter what the subject is. Its a con scheme.

These politicians, their family, the celebrities, the big wigs on wall street have no vakues. The want to make some money.

Shameless self promotion for money.

Elizabeth,

If you happen to read this don't let these idiots that have make hateful, awful comments bother you. You're better than they are. You're someone to be admired and you're an inspiration to all of us! If I had been through what you had I honestly don't know if I'd have the strength to go on, but yet you do that every single day.

Yea might as well make money off your husband's disgusting behavior. Privately supporting him and confiding in the lord doesn't fill the bank account

I'm amazed that some are commenting on Mrs. Edwards looks and linking that to her husband's cheating. That's a really low blow. The woman is dying of cancer; it's only the heartless that will look at a person like her and make negative comments. Meantime, some of you folks writing here are engaging in hot extramarital affairs. You can get away with it because you may not be public figures but please stop your hypocrisy.

It is not remarkable or surprising in any fashion that some of you choose to completely take this article out of context or make it a political issue. She is a strong, intelligent, courageous woman. She has had much good and even more bad in her life. She has given more than she has taken from this world. She has handled the trials and tribulations with courage, grace and honor. There is so much to learn from Elizabeth Edwards.

Her first book was interesting, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, always touching and so very inspirational. I truly doubt that her new book was written for money. I believe she had much to share there are so many of us who will be able to learn from what she shares.

If the book does not interest you, do not buy it. But why be mean and insulting?

She is a beautiful woman, inside and out. Her husband knows this; he screwed up, is making amends, and their love will survive this.

She is in my prayers, as is her husband and family.

Sadly there are too many "Rielle's" in this world, they are a dime a dozen. It was a huge mistake he will live his life trying to overcome.

@obama-mama February 3rd, 2009 4:27 pm ET
That is a horrible photo. What the heck happened to her. I don't remember her being that rugged****She has an ongoing battle with breast cancer, the 1996 death of her 16 year-old son Wade and her cheating husband........If you don't have any thing nice to say Shut the H_LL Up

Mrs Ewards you are so blessed. Praise God, Paise God. Count it all as joy!

gosh I guess some people are just down right MEAN no matter what the subject matter is.

"michael February 3rd, 2009 4:15 pm ET

I can see why he was having an affair"

michael, you are an idiot; this woman has been taking treatment for cancer; her body and mind have been through a lot. Stop making ugly comments about someone who is very ill and trying to recover.

Michael – Don't be such a jerk.

I read all the comments down the list and I have to say Republicans are so hateful. Where does all that come from I wonder? I thought that you were all "Christian"?

Although the public feels great sympathy for Elizabeth Edwards, it is also possible that Elizabeth Edwards doesn't need to write another book about her adversity or about her unfaithful, egocentered, idiot husband.
At this point the public could care less, since being fooled by such a sham of a marriage. Both of these people deceived the public for a very long time. She should have exposed her husban's betrayal then, not now.
Enough is enough. They should BOTH go away and live the rest of their lives however they so choose, but not in the public venue.

Who is getting the proceeds from the book? I think it's weird that she already has a book that includes the affair. In 10 or 20 years maybe, as part of a larger story of her life. But releasing it so soon makes it seem like the Edwards are trying to profit off of the interest in the scandal (if they are indeed keeping the profits). I hope the profits are going toward a deserving organization for women or something.

Totally agree with Barbara.

She is a strong lady it is a shame how the men of the democrat party treat there wives. It is so sad how they treated Hilliary and the other woman of stood by there husbands when they were nobody's.

My, for a person that has requested/insisted on privacy, Mrs Edwards sure likes the publicity! Her martyrdom role of a wife married to an ambulance-chasing lawyer that becomes a failed politician, that tries to cover up an affair and subsequent child out of wedlock is a story normally only written by the National Enquirer! What she should do is stop coveting the sensational press coverage and fade back into private life. Also, she may want to think about marrying someone that's a litte more devoted than that fraud John Edwards!!!

I guess its theurapetic to talk about it. American's are busybodys anyway. They make a living out of it. Self truimph is sweet.

Just make sure when you get the royalties from your new book, you pay your taxes.

I just pray she has the courage to carry on.Thank goodness he isn't our President. Bless you Mrs. Edwards for good health.

I have mixed feelings on this. I do agree with the writer that I kind of lost a little respect for Elizabeth for encouraging his run for the office of President after knowing about this affair. I am also confused by both of them. They are intelligent educated people, how could they (or at least one of them) not realize that in this 24/7 news cycle that this affair would be kept secret? What if he had won and we were facing the convention in two weeks? This is what I can't wrap my brain around. Are they that stupid or that "ballsy"? Anyway, Senator, please come clean on the rest of it, you know it is going to come out eventually so spare yourself and your family the anguish and come out with the truth. The media these days will hound you forever so rip off the bandaid and be done with it. The rest of me feels very sad. John Edwards spoke of genuine ills in our society and offered a lot of hope on those ills. I feel now mom, your words fall on deaf ears.

now why would i want to buy a book about another woman who decided to stay with her stupid husband?

what's new?

I am perplexed about Elizabeth Edwards. Sure, I admire her strength and courage with the challenges and personal tragedies she's faced. However, she let her husband run knowing he had a potential scandal had he secured the nomination. The Clintons are just as lusty about political power. It's a darned shame–you can't trust those who crave power.

Some of you need to take a long look in the mirror. What have you done in your judgemental life. The only difference is your dirt is not on television so what gives you the right. I admire Elizabeth for her strength, but I also love the PERSON John is and there is a difference. He made a mistake and it is up to GOD and Elizabeth that he answers too. I still love John Edwards and his family. May God keep them always.

Clinton, Spitzer, Edwards. I don't have to lose a child or get cancer to be able to voice my opinion. I have also lost respect for Elizabeth because what her husband does privately entered the public sphere the moment he decided to run for the presidency. He played fast and loose with the Democratic party, hoping his indiscretion wouldn't be found out. You can't ignore the fact that we are especially sensitive to philandering presidents given the years we were made to suffer through the serial shenanigans of Bill Clinton. That this woman was set up in business using donated funds, and was set up comfortably by an Edwards friend is more than just a casual indiscretion. I'm sick of having the reprehensible private lives of prominent Democrats being thrown in our faces. Is it too much to ask them to think of the party first and NOT to run if they have to keep looking over their shoulders or sneaking around hoping they won't get caught at something or other? Please!

My prayers go out to this remarkable woman. She's one of the few women I admire in this time. She would have made a great first lady.

I cannot imagine a day in the life of Elizabeth Edwards. I hope in time of adversity I will be as gracious as she has been. Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes. I believe those casting stones, do so due to their inhumanity more than any other reason. Each of us will have a turn at dealing with something awful. I implore you to think of Elizabeth when your turn comes, see how you measure up.

Women should also hold themselves accountable for harming women w/ these extramarital affairs.

When you sleep around with someone you know has a commitment elsewhere, you are no one to play the innocent card.

Now she want to write a book and make themselves more richer....

What I will like someone to explain to me is the whole campaign staffer -father of the child deal..Was in this guy's job description that he had to take the bullet for Edwards, and he will be paid well for it? I mean, the same guy that has been paying her off, moved him, his WIFE, three kids, Edwards lover- and her kid, into the same house!! Now, if that does not scream "we are just doing this to help out but boy is it weird" I do not know what is. And the horse manure keeps on being fling left and right. I do not believe for a second that John just" told ' Elizabeth after and attack of decency.. She obviously was tipped by someone, most likely the new age lover. I do not believe for a second that the affair ended when he says it did.. And it makes me laugh util I cry to think that SOMEONE could believe that this people were paid off and he did not had a clue.
he Edwards knew perfectly well that they were being paid to keep their mouths shut.. while they pretended to be the perfect family..

"You do it yourself, that's what really hurts..." – Radiohead, Just

I personally hope that her book will show other women going through the same kind of cancer, any kind of cancer, that they can overcome alot of bad things in thier life and go on. A cancer survivor, and a person going through cancer treatment are the strongest people I have ever met, and, love life,family, God and the whole ball of wax just pours out of them.

We should all look at life the way they do, and maybe, just maybe, love and family values will begin to become the norm again.

and as for anyone who can just look at her an comment on her looks alone is a shollow person. She would probably take pity on you.

Say It Ain't So, Elizabeth - You Knew But Supported His Run For President?

@ No Hillary = No Obama

Your math is still wrong.

Very smart lady and she didn't deserve this. John Edwards should have kept his zipper up but he prefered to bring it down for less.

Elizabeth Edwards is a role model for women today. She has handled the public scrutiny of her marriage, endured the media feeding frenzy as they tore apart her husband's career, and dealt with personal adversity with grace. She has faced two horrible issues in her own fight with cancer and the unmitigated disaster of losing her son.

I've yet to hear her voice criticism of her husband in public, or of the media which forced her into a humiliating situation of trying to deal with one of the most common occurances in a marriage — infidelity.

I'm not nominating her for sainthood, but she sure has dealt with more than the common problems without losing her cool. I'm looking forward to reading her book, which I cannot imagine a better title for than Resilience.

I hope she explains why, when she knew about it all along, she remained silent about her husband's living a lie, while we almost made him the next President. It's not her fault her husband is a low life. It is her fault that she was complicit in perpetuating this fraud on an unsuspecting American public. Get ready to answer for that Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Edwards is an inspiration to us all. She's a great lady!

So?

Let me remind you all of one thing, just one. If Elizabeth and John Edwards had not gone ahead with his candidacy, then I would be ready to read her book. she was there by him when he was going on with his campaign with all cloud over his head....Remember the interview he did when he was asked what he reglect most by solad obrien?

People have a short memory indeed!

LORD HELP US ALL. WHY DON'T SOME OF YOU READ WHAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS. THIS FAMILY HAS BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH.THE WOMAN THAT HAD THE AFFAIR WITH SENATOR EDWARDS WAS ALSO AT FAULT. SHE KNEW THAT HE WAS MARRIED. IT IS UP TO THE WOMAN TO HAVE SOME SELF-CONTROLL. SHE IS THE LOSER. WHERE IS THE SISTERHOOD? THE OTHER WOMAN ALWAYS THINK THAT THEY ARE BETTER THAN THE WIFE. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE FAMILY.IT'S ALL ABOUT SEX.

Yes, they did. They did not care about anyone else of the Party or country. They deserve each other and whatever comes at them.

michael, doug and the heart of the matter,
DON'T PROJECT YOUR REPUB NEGATIVITY ON DEMS OR INDIES...
If anything has been proven over the last 8 years, it's the lack of sensitivity of repubs. Elizabeth Edwards has lost a son, is battling a permanent form of breast cancer and is now dealing with a cheating husband. What would your top priority be in the same situation: staying alive, keeping your marriage intact, or your husband's political party? doug, you especially, how can you say with a straight face that libs want people to die? that is the exact policy of the prior admin, led by a man who never attended a fallen soldiers' funeral. Not one.
so, doug, do you enjoy beating up the homeless?

Hey doug,

Why are you blaming everything that gets posted negatively on these boards GOPers. Shame on you for not know that people are idiots and it doesn't matter who articles are about they will say anything to get attention. Would it make you rethink your narrow minded view if some of the people who posted were registered democrats. Way to be part of the problem.

Clinton didn't just lie about his affair, he lied under oath.

Gore "lost" the election in part because he kept Bill Clinton away from the campaign.

I also believe that if he was able to run for a third term, Bill Clinton would have been elected by a landslide.

Yes, John Edwards was stupid for engaging in the affair and now he's pretty much out of politics forever. He paid the price for his arrogance.

Are we done with this story now?

Doug,

Relax. Not everyone wishes bad things based on political party. Have I wished a good case of hemmoroids on a polical figure? Sure. I would never wish cancer, infidelity, death or anything like that on anyone with whom I do not agree.

First of all, we have a wonderful Pres. Obama and Edwards was flailing anyway, he would not have won. Even his own state did not vote for him.

Elizabeth was and still is, I guess you are all blessed that you or any loved one has never had cancer. It does wicked things to your body as well as your spirit, as someone wrote she no doubt is such a moral, good woman that she does not want to have her young children away from their father. Anyone who can say anything bad about this lovely woman better take a good look in the mirror and their soul (if they have one!) I think she is the greatest and pray to God she is around for many years.

Come on, Doug. Meanness and bitterness certainly do cross party lines. Remember what a juicy target Sarah Palin is/'was for the Dems? But that doesn't make it right. You should be ashamed of yourself for wallowing in the usual GOP sandbox of "Well if it were a REPUBLICAN....yada yada yada." Grow up. And CNN did print your comment (obviously) so take your conspiracy theories elsewhere. They're stale.

"So don't feel too sorry for Elizabeth Edwards. She knew what she was doing. So did John."

I don't and never did! When I watched the footage of John Edwards repeatedly denying the affair and waxing on and on about how it would be impossible for him to cheat on such an "intelligent, sexy and loving" wife as Elizabeth, it revealed just how nakedly ambitious and self-serving they BOTH are!

Clearly he didn't think she was so "intelligent, sexy and loving" to not cheat on her, and she knew it. He could have simply responded, "I'm not going to respond to any intrusions in my marriage." If that didn't satisfy the publick, than so be it. But it wouldn't have been a lie about the affair or their marriage.

He was having an affair because he is a self centered jerk.

He probably is the one wanting her to do the book – figures "he" could use the money – why else would she want to put their "dirty laundry" in a book. I wish her well – although I do not understand women who stand by their man when it comes to cheating. I know she is not well, and that is probably the reason besides her children that she did not leave him. I wish her a long life and hope her children bring her much joy.

It's over. It's done. The guy couldn/t get elected dogcatcher now. Can we please just move on and talk about the economy?

Elizabeth,

We wish you all the best. You are an inspiration. We still believe in you AND John.

I still cannot believe the mean and hateful things said about this courageous woman, by people who don't know half of what she has gone through. Read her first book and see what she used to look like; she was a knockout. Are women not allowed to age as the move into their 50's or what? Plus, all that chemotherapy does to your body.

I am a cancer *struggler* at present (was only allowed to use the word survivor during my short 3-month remisson – - am taking treatments again) and I think most of the spiteful things are being said by people who don't know what it's like to have battles or struggles or anything else. Please, don't judge anyone till you have walked a mile in their shoes.

Elizabeth Edwards is one of the most courageous women I have seen! I will gladly buy her book. I wish her and her family well.

Elizabeth Edwards is a beautiful and intelligent woman, inside and out. Anybody who criticizes her needs to examine their own narrow-minded, ill-conceived motives. I'm sure some of the drugs she is on for her cancer pain have side effects that we can't imagine, not to mention what stress and fear can do to a person. I just wish that for once people who have nothing better to offer than negative criticism would keep their opinions to themselves. Disagree and debate about real issues, but when it comes to doing harm to another person – the world would be a better place if you would find something else to do with your time.

What a survivor. Sticks with a rich, lying, cheating plaintiff's lawyer husband so she can ride with him to the top, and when that plan fails, she cashes in with a book deal. She's dealing with cancer? Big deal. so do millions, most of them without the medical treatment that one gets as a Senator's wife.

It's insane how some will worship privileged white women like her and Hillary as if they are saints simply because their husbands are powerful democratic politicians who cheated on them.

a lot of us have led harder lives–I want a book deal!

I am absolutely convinced that women are a thousand times stronger, resolute and certainly more graceful than men will ever be.

Did it ever occur to you that wives of high-power poiliticians are themselves high power women with ambitions to match. In these relationships, I expect that sexualiity is way down on the list of priorities for both partners and the accommodations they come to in order to maintain their respective power positions may be quite different from the average couple. The last thing an ambitious wife in a power couple is going to do is say I'm outta here!

One word,

Disappear!

I have so much admiration for her, I myself am battling the same type of cancer as she. I was diagnosed with breast Cancer that had already spread to my bones. It is not curable but is treatable. I don't think that she is doing Chemo but is doing a hormonal therapy treatment, people who go through Chemo sometimes lose a lot of weight and look sickly, she does not look sickly,I think she looks great, especially with all the stress of going through a very public scandal.

Elizabeth I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.....

SoccerMom

My memory is sharp, Obama saved us from a upcoming Edwards extra marrital affair in the white house...

Anybody remember if he had been nominated?

John Edwards, what a joke. To his credit though, his wife is pretty dreck looking.

Just once I'd like to see the wife of a cheating husband/politician say, I'm outta here, I'm not an enabler of a man who has zero respect for me or the voters.

I will never vote for Hillary Clinton because she went on television and said, "I'm not standing by my man like Tammy Wynette," and then she did exactly that. Through the entire sordid mess. Talk about her first lie to the American public.

Elizabeth Edwards has young children and a life-threatening disease. It's possible she can't cope with a divorce. But she could have said no to the candidacy. She could have said no to the lies.

I believe Mr. Obama saved us from another scandal in the white house since people could have gone with a white man and not being ready for a woman if Obama wasn't there. Remember Edward was second favoured in Iowa...with 30% from Obama 38% and hillary 28%.

with the way this country is messed up, how could all this brought America down with the standing in the world too.....It is like beating someone still on the ground...

Thank you mr. Obama for being there as an alternative... See ya Elizabeth!

WHY? Revenge?

It's too bad she wasn't running instead of that idiot husband of hers.
BTW, yes, I am a Republican and a cancer survivor.

OMG!!!! John Edwards sexual behavior is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, people. Grow up. Stop acting like you are in Junior High School. The only people who should be concerned with his fidelity (or lack thereof) are John and Elizabeth Edwards...not you, not me, not the Democratic or Republican parties. Worrying about this kind of personal business distracts you from things that have a real impact on your life. Quit living in tabloid world, whether or not he is faithful, the number of children Brad and Angelina adopt, who Madonna marries next....none of it affects your life at all. Focus on what is real and important.

Hey Michael,nice comment.My usual response for thick skulled observations like yours is..."so tell me Adonis,how's it feel to be perfect?"

"Pretty amazing that GOPers can find something horrible to utter even about something so mundane and harmelss as this. Seriously…you should be ashamed of yourselves. You point at the Bible as the justification for so much, but how many of you have even cracked one open? Do unto others…"

Yet another lib lie. You won't find one "GOPer" who has said something horrible about her, in fact I wished her the best as every other conservative has, and will do time and time again. EVEN IF CNN CENSORS THEM

However, if she were a republican, a majority of liberal Democrats would wish that she would lose her battle with this dreadful, horrible disease. That's a fact, just to counter your lie. I bet you posted that lie thinking about what you would have typed if it were Elizabeth Dole going through this.

I would also like to add that I hate for tragedy and/or illness to strike anyone. However, all of us need to remember that life can change in a New York minute. Always remember, judge not – the next tragedy could be yours!

Do these people really need more money and have they no shame? This seems like a good woman married to a chump.

Its a shame she would have made a great first lady. John Edwards being the guy he is was morally flawed but he had some really great ideas for America. Its a shame more of his policies didn't get picked up by Obama. Besides the affair he would have made a great president...

take a chill pill.

This is wonderful news. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Elizabeth and silently send her strength.

I adore Elizabeth Edwards and will proudly purchase any book she writes. To me, she is a national treasure and a very wonderful role model.

She's also my personal friend. God loves Elizabeth Edwards – and so do I. To those who would sit in judgement and throw stones, you don't know what you would or would not do until you walk in another's shoes. Neither she nor John broke any laws...LET IT BE.

Prayers for Elizabeth...Always and in all ways.
Julie in Atlanta

Michael you are a total despicable loser. This poor woman
has had many heartaches in her life. It's not her fault her
husband is just another jerk-off politician. Aren't they all.

Who would in their right mind forget what happened with these morons......They didn't even care about those people who had dedicated in their campaign. It was about them getting to the white house just as it is now about them writing a book...

Enough is Enough!

“[Edwards is] one of the most beloved political figures in the country..."

No, she's not. In fact, she isn't a political figure at all. Her husband is, but she's not. Being married to a political figure does not make you one.

Elizabeth Edwards said, in her own statement (emphasis mine):

This was our private matter, and I frankly wanted it to be private because as painful as it was I did not want to have to play it out on a public stage as well. Because of a recent string of hurtful and absurd lies in a tabloid publication, because of a picture falsely suggesting that John was spending time with a child it wrongly alleged he had fathered outside our marriage, our private matter could no longer be wholly private.... John has spoken in a long on-camera interview I hope you watch. Admitting one's mistakes is a hard thing for anyone to do, and I am proud of the courage John showed by his honesty in the face of shame. The toll on our family of news helicopters over our house and reporters in our driveway is yet unknown. But now the truth is out, and the repair work that began in 2006 will continue. I ask that the public, who expressed concern about the harm John's conduct has done to us, think also about the real harm that the present voyeurism does and give me and my family the privacy we need at this time.

I still give you privacy Elizabeth, please go away there other things we are taking care of.....
You are millionaires and we need not read your family lies!

Michael:

Hope you get yours one day buddy. You're a creep and if you're not 15 years old, you're pathetic to boot.

I admire her strength, courage and perseverance. However, I'm a little bothered by the fact that she campaigned for her husband's presidential bid, knowing how important this election was, and also knowing that his affair would put McCain and Palin in the White House if Edwards had won the nomination.

Bill Clinton remains a long way from redemption. We can pretend to have forgotten what he did. But we haven't forgotten. And we hadn't forgotten, when John Edwards announced in December 2006.

John and Elizabeth Edwards's determination to play roulette with that history and those memories - and, thus, with the futures both of the Democratic Party and of the country - betrays an arrogance that is quite shocking, when you think about it.

In the statement he released on Friday, John Edwards said (emphasis mine):

I was and am ashamed of my conduct and choices, and I had hoped that it would never become public. With my family, I took responsibility for my actions in 2006 and today I take full responsibility publicly.

SOUNDS FAMILIAR?

Forget about it Elizabeth – don't give us your sob story now. You went along with it. You knew this was going on during the primaries. What if he had won the nomination, then the truth came out? But who cares, right? It's all about me – poor Elizabeth.

Now you've got the gall to try to make money off of this. Don't try to play the poor, sad, jilted wife. I have no sympathy for you.

All I can say is I have always respected Elizabeth Edwards, she has been the definition of "Grace Under Pressure" at all times. I really hope she does well with her book. She still has plenty to do and I hope she gets to enjoy many good years. Elizabeth is someone I'd be proud to know, she embodies true American Spirit!

Zaphod200...pls send me your pic so I can imprint it on toilet paper.

Really, Elizabeth? Bill Clinton was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for lying about his extramarital affair, and - only nine years later - you and your husband deserve to be able to lie about his own affair, while he runs for President of the United States? The real problem is that the National Enquirer found out about it? The real problem is news helicopters overhead and reporters in the driveway of your $26 million house?

How Clintonian.

America what could we have gone through if these two happened to get into the white house?

I hope you put lots of juicy bed room stuff in it. That the only way it will sell to people who watch daytime TV all day.

Right on, Michael! Many people have or had cancer; and many had
children who were killed or died for whatever reason and just as many
women have cheated too. Having tons of money and looking for
sympathy from pathetic women like her is surely right up her alley.
I wonder if he was drunk when he proposed.

Carl from MI February 3rd, 2009 4:43 pm ET – "A true patriot?" Time for you to check your meds. What exactly did she do to qualify a 'true patriot'? Still hold on to a skirt chasing lech of a husband? A true patriot, no. Secretary of State, maybe.

Oh Liz. Did somebody forget to tell you that you've been reduced to irrelevancy now, and not just by your husband? Bye bye. Don't let the door hit you're a$$ on your way out!

michael you are a pittiful excuse for human being.dont know you dont care to.just hope nothing happens to your family like edwards. CRAWL BACK IN YOUR HOLE. PITTIFUL

I hope all of you who have made negitive comments about Ms. Edwards looks ( ie horrible picture/rugged and can see why he was having affair, HIS not coming clean- she is not the one needing to change her spots – you can not control others actions) have made each of you feel better about yourselves. Having lived through much adversity within my own life – my health and a special needs child,- what this woman has survived in her life ( dealth of a YOUNG child, cancer, and husbands affair) would send most people jumping off the nearest bridge! She certainly deserves better than comments about her appearance and how SHE should have controlled her husbands actions! She has not been given the gift of being able to handle all of this in private. However, she has handled it with GRACE!

These two are crooks power and money hungry.
I remember very well when she was asked in today show if she knew of the affair before her husband announce the run for presidency, she said they had.

If John Edward was nominated and then thing blow up in our face as a nominee or President, Didn't America had enough of the Clintons?

Go away Elizabeth please go away and finish your cancer treatment!

Pretty amazing that GOPers can find something horrible to utter even about something so mundane and harmelss as this. Seriously...you should be ashamed of yourselves. You point at the Bible as the justification for so much, but how many of you have even cracked one open? Do unto others...

Her biggest mistake was marrying that girlie-man sissy-poo.

MRS. EDWARDS, WE ALL STILL LOVE AND ADMIRE YOUR GREAT STRENGTH AND POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFE. KEEP STANDING TALL WITH YOUR BELIEFS AS WE ALL SUPPORT YOU. WE ARE SO SORRY THAT YOU ARE FACED WITH THE FOOLISH MISTAKE SO MANY MEN MAKE. THE FACT OF THE MATTER, WHAT SOMEONE DOES TO ANOTHER THEY WILL ANSWER FOR THEIR MANY MISTAKES ONE DAY. WE WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY. LIFE HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN.

@ Michael:

I think Zaphod2000 let you off easy. I'd like to see you personally go through the agony.

If I remember well, Elizabeth edwards and John Edward said they were aware of the other woman before he ran for presidency. Now she want to write a book after allowing her husband run for the office in the highest land while he was tainted.......

Elizabeth, read your book to your kids!

I am amazed with her strength and courage! Good for her. She has been through so much, with her breast cancer and now this! I hope she is doing well. God Bless her!

Good luck to her. No one has a perfect life.

I like her but they could have stopped running for presidency to avoid all what happened once they knew he had an ongoing affair!

This woman had cancer and allowed her husband to run for presidency

oooh wait,

Did she say she knew that he had an affair before even he ran for presidency?

I admire her for whatever it is that helps her hold her head high, and of course I wish her the best as she plows on. However, I agree w/ The Heart of the Matter that she was ready to enable a dishonest and hypocritical man, immersed in a coverup, to take his party's nomination, potentially ruining the election for the Democrats. She's hardly the first of her kind, plus I'm not sure anyone cares anymore. I only clicked through hoping to read that her health had somehow improved.

Add Michael to the jerk list along with Limbaugh, Hannity. Rove, and most repugs.--And of course John.

Anyone who has dealt with the dealth of a child has not led a 'charmed life'. She has had many difficulties to overcome and she has done it with grace and dignity. A magnificent woman..... but charmed life? No.

If John gets any money from this book what difference does it make? Elizabeth should have left him, don't write a book, grow a spine.

I was a great admirer of Mrs. Edwards. That was before reading her book. After I read her book, I admired her even more and was grateful to her for writing it. But then the affair............... Once I realized that she continued to campaign AFTER she knew about the affair I began to question her sincerity about doing what's best for the country. Of course, there is her claim that she wished her family's issues were a private matter, but that just seems so naive. Of course, any revelation would prove to be a huge distraction to a presidential administration and not fair to a country in need of focus on change. Though I am very sorry that her husband felt he could do what he pleased without thinking of his family, her choice seemed selfish to me. It must have been so very hard, though, because if you read her first book, you'll see how much she loved to campaign.

FIRST OF ALL I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON MAKING SUCH NEGATIVE REMARKS ABOUT ANYONE WHO HAS A LIFE THREATING ILLNESS. YOU ALL SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOUSELF, POINT BLANK. THIS LADY IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT A TRUE LADY IS ALL ABOUT AND SHE WAS NOT THE ONE RUNNING FOR ANY POLITICAL OFFICE. I AM CERTAIN THAT MOST PEOPLE HAVE THEIR OPINIONS ABOUT ALL OF YOU JUST AS WELL. GO BACK TO SCHOOL.

michael you are so mean saying that you can see why he was having an affair, maybe you are having one youself, (he said for better or for worse until death do us part, so many of us often forget those words.

Elizabeth Edwards is a courageous woman battling cancer and martial indisgression. You will find in her book a woman who is forgiving and loving – a true Christian trait.

Michael, your comments are not worthy of print. You haven't a clue what Mrs. Edwards has gone through and the pain she's endured.

Don't forget this woman said she knew of the Affair before the husband ran for President. I am sympathetic to what she is going through but I think we need to have good memory...

Phil February 3rd, 2009 4:44 pm ET

Isn't it amazing how the media decided to "filter" the whole scandal as it happened last year? And people on these blogs still try to say the media isn't biased. Give me a break.
_______________________________________________________

Thank you!

Why is she coming out now? How come our media is so much controlled?

How come the media was moved from the white house to chicago before even obama took over?
should we forget that easily of the last 8years?

Kudos to Elizabeth for having the guts to put pen to paper. Her first book was terrific. I've been waiting for a response from her regarding the direction that her life has taken. I hope that despite the family issues (ie affair) that her health is stable.

"one of the most beloved political figures in the country". Even before the affair story broke, I think this is one heck of a stretch.

I hope she uses the money to sue the dirtbag and get a good divorce settlement. That he could cheat on her when she was going through her ordeal makes me sick.

Michael,
You're a jerk! It's called breast cancer. Doesn't exactly contribute to beutiful skin.

Look I can't kick someone who has had so many life struggles and lord knows she has had her share. Having said that I have to agree that she was willing to allow us to loose the white house by going along with her husbands lies. I am not sure I can forgive that easily. Sorry Elizabeth, that was a selfish thing to do, I won't be buying your book.

If Elizabeth Edwards knew about her husband's affair prior to the Iowa caucuses, then both she and John Edwards needed to do the right thing, drop out of the Presidential race.

Another case of ambition before what was best for America.

Michael,

Shame on you. This woman has gone through much and you say "I can see why he was having an affair." Obviously you are a piece of cr___p.

the slugs are out....michael. your 'foresight' is stumblingly stupid. but thanks for the absolutely ignoramous remark about why Edwards had the affair. this woman has survived incurable breast cancer, who F-ing cares what she currently looks like! you couldn't pull off any of what she's accomplished in your entire, pitiful life. folks like michael should be cleared from the gene pool.

No offense. I love Elizabeth Edwards but she looks like Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker in that picture.

Ok for those who are talking about Mrs, Edwards looks:

Its obvious that you or one of your loved ones haven't experienced chemotherapy or radiation treatments. These harsh treatments literally make you age faster than normal. I watched my grandmother age rapidly while she was undergoing chemotherapy for her breast cancer. She was diagnosed when she was 52 and I swear she looked at least 10 years older when she finished 6 months later (no exaggeration!). She survived breast cancer for 14 years and she never looked the same. So please educate yourself before you start commenting.

These kind of people try always to make money out of everything.. What a society we have developed. Profit and money are the key words in this society.

By the comments posted here, I see that many of you like to afflict harm and vile on anything for any reason. Never mind your politics or personal feelings about private matters (like marital) that you know nothing about, Mrs. Edwards has withstood immense pain, tragedy, illness and certainly disappointment, That she is a cancer survivor with enough determination to face each new day with mercy and forgiveness in her heart for John, and still have a story that she is willing to share, is enough for me.

All of you making the comment about her appearances better pray that cancer steers clear of your doorways. You would hate to have folks wonder what happened to your looks.

wow...a book! wonder how much she got paid! hope she makes enough cash to leave the bum!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hope the love child is pretty.

both ladies are rugged looking and are lucky to have such a handsome rich dude!

To Michael – how mean...And I'm guessing you are as ugly as sin but I'm sure there must be someone that loves you.

Elizabeth, good luck in the future with your health and private life.

I wonder who is going to replace Michelle. So sad that these men of honor have none.

Michael – your comment is unexcusable.

I wish her well, I see the beauty inside, which Americans need to look at! One never knows what goes on behind closed doors, and she is the one that has to deal with the issues. She has had to walk in many different shoes, some good, some bad, but she made the walk. Keep walking Elizabeth.

Go Elizabeth! Men are pigs as evidenced by Michael.

I'm sure that being a cancer survivor and then having the stress of an adulter husband would be enough to make anyone look "unglamorous"...I think she looks fine...I'm not buying the book though but more power to her!!!

Folks, she's on chemotherapy, which may have accounted for some of her blunders back in during the campaign and certainly accounts for the rough photo. If she survives the cancer and chemo, her looks will improve. Meanwhile, can we have her husband horsewhipped on the Capitol steps like in the old days?

"Charmed" life? Hardly. Breast cancer, losing a son, cheating husband and a baby out of wedlock hardly equals a fantastic life. She's had every nightmare heaped on her I can think of. Might want to work on that marketing message a little.

Evidently, living in that new 28 thousand square foot home eases some of the pain.

michael = LOSER

How about you try a few rounds of chemo and see how you look jerk!

To obamamama and michael:
What happened to her? She has cancer.
Shame on you.

I think the Edward's family needs to fade into oblivion. We know all we need to know.

Obama-Mama,

You fight bone cancer and see how you look! How un-caring and stupid can you be?

Apparently you people only see the outside,. She is one marvelous human being. Beautiful, intelligent, caring ,kind, and gentle. There are a lot more adjectives I could use to describe her. Men don't appreciate a woman of her caliber.

Some of you people are unbelievable holding this woman accountable for the status of a "party" when she is battling for her life. People have been huffing politics when it reaches this stage.

Elizabeth Edwards is an example of extreme courage under withering fire. Most of us could only hope to be as morally upright and resilient as she has been.

I'll buy any book she writes as soon as it hits the shelf.

Isn't it amazing how the media decided to "filter" the whole scandal as it happened last year? And people on these blogs still try to say the media isn't biased. Give me a break.

Hey Michael, grow up or shut up! This woman is probably going through breast cancer treatment as we speak. Not, it's not pretty and your body retains water and you are bloated and nauseous pretty much 24/7.
I don't know who you are but I feel for you and your family and hope you NEVER have to go through cancer treatment. You are a sorry human being.

What a remarkable woman! I cannot imagine surviving the loss of a child much less a long battle with Cancer that will most likely end up taking her life anyway. She has shown tremendous strength and courage through it all. It is not her fault that her selfish evil husband decided to have an affair. I am no longer a John Edwards fan but will continue to cheer Elizabeth Edwards on until the end. She's probably only staying for the young kids anyway. Why send Daddy away now when Mommy may not be around much longer. I think she has performed the most unselfish act any person can perform. I applaud you Elizabeth Edwards and your children will grow up and be able to read your side of the story now that you are publishing this book.

Michael, I feel sorry for your wife. If you're not married yet, don't.

I admire her for her courage, intelligence and commitment to values that are important to achieving real equality in our country. In my opinion, she is an outstanding human being.

While I think Senator Edwards needs to come clean, he is correct in his positions about so many of the issues facing our country. Regretably, our nation is now the loser because his intelligence and commitment to helping the less fortunate in our society could make an important contribution to the Obama administration.

So, I wish them both well.

You go, girl!!

McCain had an affair AND divorced his crippled wife, and still ran for POTUS... so the sky's the limit for you, Ms. Edwards!!

This woman is made of the stuff that makes us Americans. She is a true patriot...

michael, that was just rude. what the heck do you mean, you can see why he had an affair? she's a nice woman, that has courage and strength. she lost a child, is battling cancer, and you have the nerve?get over yourself.i would leave my spouse if htey cheated and it blew up to be this big, but at the same time, why throw a 30+ year marriage away?john edwards should be ashamed of himself, but this happens everyday, to many.

Michael, let's see how hot you'd be if you were dealing with the kind of debilitating disease she's living with. Grow up.

She had so much to say about John when he was running for President....now she doesn't say a word.

lol

sHE IS ONE TOUGH COOKIE. oNE REALLY HAS TO ADMIRE HER FOR THIS i'D SAY.

What happened to Mrs. Edwards...boy this has really hit her hard.

So many seem to have forgotten how John Edwards publicly and condescendingly attacked Bill Clinton after his affair. He is the worst kind of hypocrite.

On top of that, he selfishly risked his party's future, not to mention his wife's health and his family's stability and integrity. All for some crazy, stupid skank?

I'd rather have cancer than have to look back on a life wasted with such a fraud of a human being.

What a cartoon character of a politician. Maybe he has paid his taxes, at least?

As a Christian I believe in reconciliation in troubled marriages. I hope they are able to take steps toward this goal. As for "the heart of the matter" that kind of comment is why we have over 1/2 of our marriages in divorce. I guess I could agree with the statement you don't always have to stand by your spouse, but should always stay with your spouse.

I will definitely read her book.

She has been through quite a lot. It is always inspiring to hear how others have overcome their challenges in this life. I look forward to reading about hers!

And Michael, that wasn't a very kind comment.

LIKE HILLARY, SHE HAS PUT UP WITH A NO COUNT HUSBAND

Obama-mama: Are you serious by asking what happened to her? Chemo and cancer happened to her. Neither one's a real picnic but when you're faced with something like, oh, DYING, you do what you have to do to live.

Michael: I bet you're a real prize yourself.

Make the money.

TO THE WRITER CALLED THE HEART OF THE MATER. HOW DARE YOU MAKE THESE STATEMENTS. YOU DON'T KNOW IF HE HAS COME CLEAN AS YOU PUT IT. YOU DON'T KNOW THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN SAID OR DONE BETWEEN THEM, YET YOU JUDGE THEM LIKE YOU WERE SOME RICHTEOUS SUPER BEING. IT IS THEIR BUSINESS IF THEY STAY TOGETHER. REMEMBER JUDGE NOT LEST YOU BE JUDGED LIKEWISE. GIVE THEM A BREAK.

Give her a break! She has cancer!! What is with you people? How great would you look after chemo, perhaps radiation, who knows what?
As for those who would put her down for "standing by her man". She obviously made the decision she thought was best for herself and her family. Many people are willing to forgive infidelity and work to make their marriages work. Better, in my opinion, than walking away from a commitment that you have made when the going gets tough.
I wish her all the best.

integrity and courage

something only a few really have, she would make a great addition to the GOP, come on over

@michael February 3rd, 2009 4:15 pm ET

I can see why he was having an affair

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Wow, was that unnecessary!

I THINK THE EDWARD'S NEED TO GO QUIETLY IN THE
NIGHT.
I CAN'T SEE WHERE THEIR LIVES ARE THAT INTERESTING.
SHE IS A LITTLE LATE IN DEALING WITH THE SCANDAL. ABB

To michael : the lady has cancer! And you're criticizing her appearance? Your "I can see why he was having an affair" remark shows your shallowness and cruelty.

Michael (feb 3 4:15pm)

Shame on you, commenting on her book is one thing but personally attacking this woman because she looks dowdy (cancer and the chemical cures can be hell) is way to far off base. YOU know men can get breast cancer too. Yes they can. Don't speak to soon on how Ms Edwards looks for YOU may have the same thing happen to you...

As for her book, if you have nothing good to say, then don't read the book but for her health, leave her alone....

As for her husband, he knows he is a pretty boy, women throw their selves at his feet by the minute and he must have gotten feet of clay.

To the writer of this article: Mrs. Edwards son Wade died when we were in middle school...1996 not 1986!

no idea why she stayed with him.

She's avoided the spotlight until it can fatten her bank account and sell a few books. The Edwards' have no shame- neither of them.

I have so much respect, admiration and love for her. She is a woman that has been through so much, battling cancer, dealing with a husband that had an affair and still standing with her head up. Elizabeth, please continue to be true to yourself always and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Someone that reall cares,

Oh for gosh sakes. John and Elizabeth Edwards are has-beens. No one cares what either one of them have to say after he disappointed us so badly.

Oh, it's been fixed now...

Sure glad you admire her strength and courage, Big Ed. Are you sure
that's her picture and not yours?

I feel bad for Elizabeth – I had cancer before, too, and I've been with my share of jerks. That being said, the only good way she can "deal with" her loser husband is kick him to the curb. Illness or no illness, she looks ridiculous staying with him after all that. I won't read her book.

And, oh, Michael, you hypocrite. I'm sure you look pretty crappy in your old age, as well. If you were going through major medical treatment, it would make you look even worse.

She keeps her silence UNTIL she can profit off it.

I really have no sympathy for those that porfit while still playing victim.

To Michael – cancer treatment has a way of impacting your looks – not in a good way – try to see the inner beauty – not the surface.

@ Michael:

I'm a two time breast cancer survivor and I find your comment positively disgusting!

@ the heart of the matter:

Hopefully you'll never have to walk a mile in her shoes. You might find that you feel quite differently!

You people are really stupid. This lady was a victum of circumstances and trying to be a True wife. I take it none of you are married, or even care which doesn't surprise me and if you are I feel sorry for you wife. Go back to school. OF COURSE EVERYONE DOES HAVE THEIR OWN OPINIONS. HOWEVER, IT DOES MAKE IT THE GOLDEN RULE.

May our dear lord bless this lady and allow we mortals to let her handle her own family issues. We need not cause her further grief because stress is not what she needs.

ooooh, Michael, that was mean. The woman has terminal cancer, maybe you could give her a break?

I feel sorry for her but I won't be buying that book. Nothing anyone can say changes the fact the Edwards cheated on his wife who had cancer which makes him a huge jerk in my opinion! Also, I despise Obama and if Edwards had owned up to what he'd done (or if the media had troubled themselves with exposing him) then Hillary might be President and I wouldn't staring at a stimulus package that will cost a fortune and be all PORK!

She was willing to play along with a lie for her own gain. What a disgrace to America!

man, couldn't you have picked out a better picture.

Micheal...

I bet you have a striking face. I wonder how many times it got hit by that truck.

That is a horrible photo. What the heck happened to her. I don't remember her being that rugged.....

Make the money.

Make the money. After all, that is the only important thing isn't it?

the heart of the matter wrote, "i'm not big on the stand by your man thing"

"Let no man put asunder what God hath joined." This, of course, applies only to men, not to women. Women can raid the accounts, change the locks, and hire an attack dog lawyer whenever her life diverges slightly from the romance novels she read in high school.

Michael, has anyone ever told you that you're a jerk? If not, you need to find a better circle of acquaintances.

Keep up your courageous efforts / you have many wonderfull people behind you that have been with you from day one.
Good luck with the new bookand happiness to you and your children
Bless you Elizabeth

Mrs. Edwards, you are truly an amazing woman. YOU have handled a death of a child, your husband's infidelity AND breasts cancer with such grace and integrity.

I deeply and sincerely salute your courage and your deep love and commitment to your family, especially your children.

We need MORE women like you, women who stand up to all the adversities in their lives with dignity and integrity. I know it was NOT easy, but you were determined not to be swayed in your faith and love.

I respect your personal decisions because NONE of us knows what its like to walk in your shoes. I know your book will be informative and well written and I look forward to reading it.

Please I support Mrs Edwards but write a book on childern issues or something like that.

She knowingly misled millions of Americans about her husband's fitness for office. The cover up is definitely worse than the crime.

Elizabeth: you are a beautiful, intelligent and wonderful person. I wish you the best!

Nice lady ! Too bad her husband turned out to be such a RAT.
Good luck with your future, both medically and personally.

i wouldnt even pick up the book to look at the cover–she was willing to STILL allow him to blow the party out of the water–AND he's never truly come clean..so a leopard doesnt change its spots and moeny isnt everything........i dont have a lot of respect for either of them–though its never fun to be in the negative limelight....i'm not big on the stand by your man thing

Another Movie??

All the best to the marvelous Mrs. Edwards! She not only has survived, she's transcended.

I admire her strength and courage.

Does it bother the editors, publishers, etc., that RESILIENCE is also the title of Alonzo Mourning's recent autobiography?
Maybe some variety...

All the best to you in everything you do. You are truly a remarkable woman and a role model for amazing strength and quiet dignity. So many people love you and admire your courage. Thank you for giving us someone to look up to.

If John Edwards became a father due to the affair, and if Elizabeth doesn't discuss this, then the book isn't worth buying.

I voted for Edwards, I sent money to his campaign.

I want the danged truth!!!!!

Sad though the infidelity episode is, Elizabeth Edwards did not seem to hesitate in turning into a money making proposition with her book. They all complain when their "privacy" is invaded but if there's a sniff of profit in it people like Edwards are the first to sell their stories. No need to pity this capitalist.

I hope Elizabeth Edwards, is at peace & her children are well.

Good for you Elizabeth....
When you lose a family member, especially a child, it changes you and the 'stuff' that bothers other people just doesn't seem to matter anymore. You have been challenged, indeed. But you also have a great story of faith to share about rising above it all....tell the secret...which some of us already know! God Bless.

Elizabeth Edwards is a very strong woman that I admire very much. It is hard to imagine how she could juggle family, champaging with her husband and battling cancer at the same time; and knowing her husband's affair with another woman. I wish her the best.

I hear the working title is "How I Survived Cancer While My Husband Diddled With the Hired Help and Became a Baby Daddy, and You Can Too."

I look forward to reading this book. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many best wishes to you Edward and your lovely husband John if not the most lover of all time.

Good for her. I'm sure she will continue to be an inspiration to all of us.

I've always found Elizabeth Edwards to be a strong, no-nonsense speaker, even better than Hillary Clinton. I wish her the best.

"Loving marriage" . . . ? Thanks but no thanks - don't want one like THAT.

no human is above the frailties of this thing called life, to include the temptations

Mrs. Edwards you are a remarkable and admired lady. Wish you only the best of everything. It is a horrible thing that you are going through and just remember you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers. God will take care of these issues. We stand up for you during these unnecessary difficult times. You are such a lady.

It's a shame this woman has had to endure the loss of a child and such a long battle with cancer only to have the father of her children and supposed partner humiliate her with his lies. I always thought that guy a giant tool ... turns out my instincts were on target.

I am sick of ppl trying to cash in by writing a book. Everybody does write on. Even Joe, the Plumber has one.

“[Edwards is] one of the most beloved political figures in the country, and on the surface, seems to have led a charmed life,” said publishers.

Ummm, isn't that a stretch?

I wish her much success.She is bright and intelligent and extremely
attractive .Apparently her husband does not appreciate what he has in her.

I am very much looking forward to this book. It is about time Elizabeth's voice is heard. She is a beautiful woman inside and out and she certainly has handled all that is adverse that has come her way in life. Bless her.

I feel awful for Elizabeth Edwards. I do believe she is admirable, but her husband is such a tool, that I lose respect for her because of her unyielding devotion.

who cares, like her husband, she loves the spotlight almost as much as she loves herself!

would that book be on john edwards cheating $600K on his employment taxes and hiding $26MM in an phony "S" corp?

And we want to read this book why ?

Nice lady, sad circumstances. Wish her the best in her battle with cancer.

Hey Elizabeth,
Nobody Cares

Well, that doesn't affect me. As a Republican, I will not sacrifice my moral codes just to vote my party. Perry is one of the sleasiest governors we've ever had, and I promised Ms. Hutchison I would never vote for her again if she voted for that last stimulus package, and she did anyway.

So, even though I'm a Republican, I will vote for a Democrat for governor in 2010.

I actually like Palin, but she cannot tell me how to vote. I doubt she even knows Perry. And our state is about a lot more than guns. Has anyone ever noticed that Perry sees the same hair stylist as Blagojevich? It's not a coincidence.

ELIZABETH IS A TERRIFIC LADY, GOOD WIFE, GOOD MOM, AND SINCE SHE HAS THESE QUALITIES, SHE MOST BE A VERY GOOD FRIEND TOO.
GOD BLESS HER, AND HER FAMILY, AND HELP HER TO SOLVE ALL HER PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY WITH HER HEALTH.

I would have shown him the door the moment I heard of his infidelity. Who wants to be married to anyone who lies and cheats?

We look forward to hearing from her in book format, where she can offer the best of her thinking and reflection. She is 'one of the best loved' for a reason. Women can relate to her because she has been authentic and genuine in sharing her pain and happiness. Many women share at least one part of what she has experienced and will rally to hear her "Resilience". I am sure her faith has been paramount to overcoming the latest pain of her husband's affair, as it was the earlier tragedies of her son's tragic death in a freak car accident and her ongoing struggle with breast cancer. Personally, I don't know how people get through life without FAITH. My husband says they don't! He says they just go through the motions of living without really living. I suppose this is true, especially when I take the time to look around me and watch others. We are proud of her for being willing to share so openly to help others and will be praying for her family's health and healing.

A great many people have or had cancer; a great many people had
kids (some several) to have been killed or somehow died. It's
doubtful a great many people were so wealthy looking for pity.
Except, in your case Edwards, I certainly do pity you. You are without
any doubt the most pathetic pig on the current landscape.

FUNNY HOW SHE HAD SO MUCH TO SAY ABOUT HUSBAND JOHN WHEN HE.SHE WANTED HIM TO BE PRESIDENT.

HIS TRUE COLORS COME OUT AND THEN SHE HAS NOT A WORD TO SAY.

HOW ABOUT...... "YOU WERE ALL RIGHT, HE WAS A PRETTY-BOY ADULTERER?"

Liz,
Jettison that POS!

After feeling about as betrayed as she, with Senator Edwards Clintonesque behavior, I hope and pray that she can at least add civility and dignity in her ability to deal with her husbands shortcomings. She deserves the world.

Bless her heart. Mrs. Edwards has been through hell and back. What an amazing woman.

Good for her!! I wonder if she'll comment on her husband's affair at all?

I would BUY and READ Mrs. Edwards's book BEFORE I buy a comic book written by the likes of Sarah Palin. This is a woman who has great intelligence and speaks with integrity. GOOD for her.

I feel so sorry for her.
She was done wrong then made a fool of by her husband and the press.
Just another example of an innocent person being destroyed by the media and the self-righteous media freaks that run this country.
Since when is it allowed for the media, mainly Hannity, Rush, and O'Reilly be the judge of American citizens? They ruined this womans reputation, plus the reputation of many others.
They are the "McCarthy" idiots of our era, and they should be stopped.

Another good Democratic choice for president. Good thing that it came out in public early that he cheated on his cancer patient wife, otherwise he would have been VP or Secretary of State. Now his poor little wife is writing a book. What a crock.

Mrs Edwards is remakable Woman !!!

Elizabeth Edwards is a role model for women today. She has handled the public scrutiny of her marriage, endured the media feeding frenzy as they tore apart her husband's career, and dealt with personal adversity with grace. She has faced two horrible issues in her own fight with cancer and the unmitigated disaster of losing her son.

I've yet to hear her voice criticism of her husband in public, or of the media which forced her into a humiliating situation of trying to deal with one of the most common occurances in a marriage - infidelity.

I'm not nominating her for sainthood, but she sure has dealt with more than the common problems without losing her cool. I'm looking forward to reading her book, which I cannot imagine a better title for than Resilience.

Where is John Edwards hibernatin' these days? Is he havin' another haircut, perhaps? Or is it something else or someone else? We are dyin' to know.

Such a nice lady. Too bad she had to be put through this horrible mess in such a public way. My heart goes out to her. I hope her book is a smashing success. God bless.

Oh, good for you Elizabeth Edwards, I hope it is a best seller and you make a lot of money with it. You have had it all, the good times and lot of bad times. I wish you well.

I hope she trashes John the Snake!

I feel bad for this lady.

John Edwards is a Grade-A SCUM BAG.

Another shining example of a Democrat being completely honest and virtuous. Notice how nearly all the scandals in the past 2 years have involved democrats? WAKE UP AMERICA, BOTH THESE PARTIES ARE CORRUPT.

Elizabeth, i wish you the best. You should kick your scum bag husband to the curb. Better yet, send him my way. I'll have a talk with him, if you want.