Featuring Michael Chabon ¥ Kathryn Harrison ¥ Matt Bai ¥ Martha McPhee ¥ Susan Straight ¥ Ayelet Waldman ¥ Colin Harrison ¥ Amy Bloom ¥ Peter Richmond ¥ Jonathan Goldstein ¥ Anthony Giardina ¥ Dani Shapiro ¥ Darcey Steinke ¥ Ta-Nehisi Coates ¥ Sarah Jenkins ¥ Barbara Jones ¥ Tom Junod In-laws are the inescapable consequence of marriage. Whether they're kind or malevolent, respectful or intrusive, they're unavoidable. The relationship can be traumatic, rewarding, maddening, and hilarious-sometimes all at once. Now, Ilena Silverman brings together a collection of talented, insightful writers who plumb their own experiences for unexpected wisdom about this prickly and often misunderstood relationship.