New Memoir Wife, Mother, Spy - An Extraordinary Life Filled with Ordinary Days Explores the Ultimate Balancing Act--Espionage and Parenthood

ASHBURN, Va., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Butler's memoir, Wife, Mother, Spy, is set to captivate readers with its compelling narrative of a life few can imagine. Released today, this gripping book chronicles Butler's extraordinary dual role as a CIA undercover operative and a dedicated mother of five.

From covert missions and international assignments to school drop-offs and bedtime routines, Wife, Mother, Spy takes readers inside a world rarely seen. Whether she was concealing a Glock in a specially designed Coach handbag or going into labor amid a clandestine operation, Butler's life was anything but ordinary.

A Journey Across Continents

Spanning New York, Paris, Sarajevo, Northern Africa, and Central Europe, Butler's memoir details managing aliases, transatlantic moves, split-second decision-making, and the constant balancing act between duty to country and devotion to family.

Praise for Wife, Mother, Spy

"Ann Butler's story is a testament to the extraordinary strength, intelligence, and resilience of women who balance high-stakes careers with the demands of motherhood. Wife, Mother, Spy is more than a memoir—it's an eye-opening journey that challenges perceptions and proves that women can truly do it all. This book will inspire, ignite conversation, and leave a lasting impact on anyone who reads it."     

— Robyn Gatens, Director, International Space Station (ISS), NASA

"A profound life story, full of compassion, humanity, and determination. Butler poignantly reminds us to expect the unexpected and never give up on our dreams—even in the face of great adversity."
— Daniel Hoffman, Retired CIA Clandestine Senior Officer

About the Author

Ann Elizabeth Butler grew up in Endicott, New York, with her parents and three brothers. She studied Economics at the University of Notre Dame, spending time abroad in France and Belgium, before beginning a 27-year career as an undercover CIA Operations Officer. Alongside her high-stakes work, she earned an MBA, married Joseph Potak, and raised five children, frequently moving around the world for her mission. In her memoir, Wife, Mother, Spy, she shares the challenges and rewards of balancing family life with a career in espionage, proving it's possible to have it all.

Availability
Wife, Mother, Spy is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in both print and digital formats.

Media Inquiries
For media inquiries or interview requests, contact Teresa Yasutis at 202-669-2114 or [email protected].  For details on upcoming events with Butler, visit www.annebutler.com.

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