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fromeuronews
4 months ago

Pope Francis reveals suicide bomb plot against him in Iraq in 2021

Pope Francis's autobiography reveals details about a thwarted suicide bombing plot aimed at him during his 2021 visit to Iraq.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

What Pope Francis wanted for his funeral, according to his autobiography

Pope Francis shares his personal wishes for his funeral, emphasizing simplicity and a preference for burial at Santa Maria Maggiore.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Pope Francis reveals suicide bomb plot against him in Iraq in 2021

Pope Francis's autobiography reveals details about a thwarted suicide bombing plot aimed at him during his 2021 visit to Iraq.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

What Pope Francis wanted for his funeral, according to his autobiography

Pope Francis shares his personal wishes for his funeral, emphasizing simplicity and a preference for burial at Santa Maria Maggiore.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

Philosopher Clare Carlisle explores literary works that blend autobiography and fiction, emphasizing their artistic value.
#slavery
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago
History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Henry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Writing

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago
History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Henry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Writing

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.
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#music
London music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Snow Patrol frontman gives unflinchingly honest account of dealing with the loss of his father

Gary Lightbody's The Forest is the Path powerfully explores individual experiences of grief through the lens of personal loss and creative expression.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Books

Cher publishes (but doesn't read) her memoirs: From living in an orphanage to Sonny Bono's betrayal

Cher's memoir reflects on her complicated upbringing and early career, emphasizing her journey to stardom.
London music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Snow Patrol frontman gives unflinchingly honest account of dealing with the loss of his father

Gary Lightbody's The Forest is the Path powerfully explores individual experiences of grief through the lens of personal loss and creative expression.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Cher publishes (but doesn't read) her memoirs: From living in an orphanage to Sonny Bono's betrayal

Cher's memoir reflects on her complicated upbringing and early career, emphasizing her journey to stardom.
more#music
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

50 years of game history, as told through 60 games

Julian Rignall's book combines personal memoir with gaming history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of video games.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

The Long Wave: Andree Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Andree Blouin's autobiography remains relevant today, highlighting ongoing socio-political issues.
Cannabis farmers in St Vincent face challenges in a competitive and disaster-prone market.
The fire in Accra underscores the risks of informal economic dependency.
Blood test errors expose systemic healthcare flaws affecting communities.
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago
Media industry

The 2024 gift guide for journalists

Consider thoughtful gifts for journalists, including games and impactful books.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Writing

If You Think That's How Becky Lynch Is Going Out, You're Wrong

Becky Lynch's multifaceted career showcases the interplay between her personal life, wrestling persona, and writing journey.
#angela-merkel
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Germany politics

Angela Merkel Tells Us What She Really Thinks

Angela Merkel's autobiography reflects on her long tenure as chancellor, highlighting resilience amidst challenges from authoritarian leaders.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Germany politics

Merkel defends controversial decisions at book launch DW 11/26/2024

Angela Merkel defended her controversial decisions, asserting they were often complex and beyond her direct control during her Berlin book event.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Germany politics

Angela Merkel Tells Us What She Really Thinks

Angela Merkel's autobiography reflects on her long tenure as chancellor, highlighting resilience amidst challenges from authoritarian leaders.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Germany politics

Merkel defends controversial decisions at book launch DW 11/26/2024

Angela Merkel defended her controversial decisions, asserting they were often complex and beyond her direct control during her Berlin book event.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Writing

Martha Stewart wants a version two' of the lazy' Netflix documentary about her

Martha Stewart believes more insights need to be shared, suggesting a sequel to the Netflix documentary about her life is necessary.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko: We need to stick together to bring peace in Ukraine, we cannot give up'

Zinchenko's journey from a small Ukrainian town to professional football illustrates resilience amidst adversity, especially in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Al Pacino says he went from $50 million to broke, joining a long list of stars who've experienced money troubles

Al Pacino lost his $50 million fortune due to extravagant spending and poor financial management.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | The Oliver Sacks I Knew and Loved Once Saw Himself as a Failure

The letters of Oliver Sacks offer a deeper and more complex view of his life and identity beyond his public persona.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
Writing

Lore Segal Will Keep Talking Through Her Stories

Lore Segal's writing reflects her Jewish refugee experience and embodies a unique blend of seriousness and humor throughout her 63-year career.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
7 months ago

Larry Silverstein Outlasted Everyone

Larry Silverstein, at 93, recounts his challenge to rebuild the World Trade Center after 9/11 in his newly published memoir.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Cartoonist Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry champions the belief that anyone can draw and create comics, emphasizing overcoming mental barriers as key.
fromThe Nation
11 months ago
Books

Claire Messud's Remarkable Experiment in Historical Fiction

In literary fiction, the assumption of autobiographical elements can hinder the interpretation of the author's traditional ambitions of interpreting and transforming reality.
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