Famous Spouses

Tom Petty's ex-wife has been working on a book. American Girl, American Dreams: My Life With Tom Petty is due next year. 

Besides offering exclusive photos, Jane Petty discusses how they first met as teenagers, and is candid about their struggles with drug addiction. They were married for 25 years. 

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster have been husband and wife for 18 years (but together for 25). Folks interested in learning about their family life can pick up a copy of Penny's autobiography on the 25th of November. 

In Someone Like Me, the former model also shares her efforts to promote women's health and safety, including her work as a Special Constable for the City of London Police.

Another writer could be facing legal action. Britney Spears is reportedly considering this, having learned about Kevin Federline's upcoming book. 

The dancer and actor, who was married for Britney from 2004-2007, is releasing You Thought You Knew on October 21.

Check out https://www.listeninbooks.com for the press release. 

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