Bezos' Ex-Wife Drops Book Featuring Sex-Crazed President
MacKenzie Scott's new novel 'Last Days in Two Nations' explores a dystopian society, as she donates over $26 billion to various causes through Yield Giving since 2019

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has released a new book titled 'Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds)' which features a dystopian society led by a sex-crazed head of state. The novel, released on Substack, is set in a dystopian United States that has already undergone a partial fascist takeover.
MacKenzie Scott has been one of the most generous philanthropists in recent years, donating over $26 billion to various causes through her organization Yield Giving since 2019. Her philanthropic efforts have focused on issues including education, public health, economic mobility, racial equity, and disaster relief.
After her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019, MacKenzie Scott received a 4% stake in Amazon, which she has since reduced by 42% through sales and donations. Despite donating $26 billion, she is still worth approximately $37 billion today. Her donations have reached thousands of organizations, and she has also signed the Giving Pledge, an initiative started by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates.
In the fall of 2025, MacKenzie Scott donated over $400 million to several education- and DEI-focused organizations. Her philanthropic approach was inspired by a passage from Annie Dillard's book, which she had marked as a student. MacKenzie Scott's donations have supported causes including the LGBTQ+ community, environmental organizations, and disaster relief efforts.
## Why it matters MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic efforts and literary work have significant implications for the causes she supports. Her donations have transformed the lives of thousands of people, and her book provides a unique perspective on a dystopian society. As one of the most generous philanthropists in recent years, MacKenzie Scott's actions have the potential to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
## What happens next As MacKenzie Scott continues to donate to various causes, her impact is likely to be felt for years to come. Her book, 'Last Days in Two Nations', provides a thought-provoking exploration of a dystopian society, and its release is likely to generate significant interest and discussion. With her philanthropic efforts and literary work, MacKenzie Scott is making a lasting impact on the world.





