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fromVulture
1 week ago

Let's Check In on Scheana Shay for Once

"With public personas, it's essential to have control over your narrative, and sharing my story in my memoir feels empowering, despite the mixed emotions about the affair."
Television
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Scheana Shay Reveals How A Staged 'Pump Rules' Scene Almost Went Wrong

One scene in Vanderpump Rules was staged involving Scheana Shay, Lala Kent, and Brock Davies during the Season 9 finale.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Wrote a Book About Being a Dad. Pro-Israel Protesters Showed Up to Object. I Asked Them Why.

The book, 'Becoming Baba', chronicles the experience of having Muslim parents and raising Muslim children in a frequently hostile environment, reflecting the author’s personal heartbreak over incidents in Gaza.
Social justice
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Summer of Our Discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams review muddled take on race, politics and class

Thomas Chatterton Williams critiques both the Trumpian right and its leftwing critics, identifying himself as a freethinker while acknowledging his own liberal beliefs.
#addiction
from48 hills
1 month ago
Mental health

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in 'Lying Drunk' - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
Mental health

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in 'Lying Drunk' - 48 hills

fromIndependent
1 week ago

John Downing: Why exiled king Juan Carlos's memoir has Spanish society on edge

Juan Carlos, once viewed as a democratic reformer, faced scandals that led to his abdication in 2014, leading to his exile in Abu Dhabi since 2020.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Remember When by Fiona Phillips review an unsparing insight into early-onset Alzheimer's

Fiona Phillips details her journey with early-onset Alzheimer's, showcasing its impact on her life and that of her family.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Restaurateur Keith McNally on 'rude' Patti Smith, his two strokes, and Sally Rooney: 'One of the best contemporary writers in the world'

To me, Instagram is nothing but a vast repository of self-deception. A modern-day Barbie's world, where one in a thousand own up to their shortcomings. I joined Instagram to piss these people off.
Digital life
fromAnOther
1 week ago

Five Books That Inspired Slutty Cheff's New Memoir, Tart

Slutty Cheff's memoir 'Tart' combines the sensuality of food and sex, chronicling experiences in London's culinary scene.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

20 years ago, this Fast Company editor was given 18 months to live. Here's what his cancer journey has taught him about work and life

Receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer, created a life-altering reality for Jon Gluck, pushing him toward coping through work.
Health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Travel QA: Trailblazing Yosemite ranger shares her story in new memoir

"I enjoyed digging up my memories, trying to put a word to an emotion. It was a valuable way to continue the efforts of my career, which was to tell the world how important the natural world is."
Women
Writing
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Writing What Haunts Us and Refusing the Tidy Narrative

Erica Stern's memoir "Frontier" creatively explores the complexities of childbirth and trauma through hybrid narrative forms.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Writer Who Embraces Forgetting

Authors of memoirs must focus on remembering and telling the truth despite gaps in memory.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I needed to be locked up': how Kavana went from 90s pop stardom to smoking crack in a skip and bounced back

Anthony Kavanagh uses humor to cope with the bleak realities of life after pop stardom and addiction, ultimately finding self-acceptance.
#britney-spears
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
SF music

Len Dell'Amico on Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead

Jerry Garcia's artistry and the Grateful Dead's creative energy are revealed through Len Dell'Amico's memoir, examining their lasting cultural impact.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Through comics, 'Essex County' creator shows us the struggles, triumphs of his career

Jeff Lemire's career as a cartoonist illustrates the importance of failures and collaboration on the path to success.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Memoir of Working-Class Britain Wrings Playfulness from Pain

The memoir 'Homework' blends model airplanes and school lunches with themes of ambivalence and escape from working-class life.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

By land and by sea, these new nonfiction books will carry you away

The memoir illustrates the beauty and dangers of rural life through the author's experiences as a shepherd in Vermont.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A woman's tragic memoir, 'The Salt Path,' became a bestseller. Now, she's been accused of hiding dark parts of her story.

Raynor Winn and her husband, Moth Winn, lost their home after investing in a family friend's failed business, driving them to walk 630 miles along the coast.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How being crushed by a 14,000lb snowplough made Jeremy Renner a nicer person: I've never been more vulnerable, open and loving'

I had no right to survive after being crushed by my own snowplough. It was a miracle, and at one moment, I experienced powerful peace.
Film
#raynor-winn
#parvati-shallow
Books
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final Memoir Last Rites

Ozzy Osbourne's final memoir, Last Rites, reflects on his life, battles, and legendary performances and will be released on October 7th.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Inside the Salt Path controversy: Scandal has stalked memoir since the genre was invented'

Raynor Winn's memoir, The Salt Path, tells the story of her and her husband Moth losing their home and walking the South West Coast Path. However, recent allegations question the truthfulness of this account, suggesting financial irregularities and doubts about Moth's medical condition.
Books
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

The 'Salt Path' controversy: the backlash, the bestselling book and the big problem with selling sick people false hope

The memoir by Raynor Winn, despite being a bestseller, contains significant discrepancies regarding its 'true' story.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Salt Path is a box office hit. Will its takings and its Oscar hopes now fall off a cliff?

The film adaptation of The Salt Path faces controversy over allegations regarding the authenticity of the memoir and the lead characters' backgrounds.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Parvati Shallow Is More than a Villain

Shallow describes all-night meditations in which Ma kicked or slapped anyone who fell asleep; a period of time called 'the Rampage' when Ma became more abusive, and a lot more violent.
Books
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Froomey had some dog in him and that was one moment when it came out' - 'Road Captain' by Luke Rowe book extract

fromCyclingnews
4 weeks ago
Film

On the road with Philippa York and David Walsh - 'The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me' book extract

fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Froomey had some dog in him and that was one moment when it came out' - 'Road Captain' by Luke Rowe book extract

fromCyclingnews
4 weeks ago
Film

On the road with Philippa York and David Walsh - 'The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me' book extract

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

George Takei

George Takei's new memoir, It Rhymes With Takei, reflects on his identity, childhood incarceration, and coming out as a gay man.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

A 'Failed Child Star' looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood

Tamara Yajia reflects on her experiences as a preteen child star, expressing that she was completely sexualized during her childhood while modeling after Madonna.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

U2's Bono on the Power of Music

Bono reflects on how singing in U2 provided a sense of identity and purpose, stating, 'When I sang in U2, something got a hold of me, and it made sense of me.'
Music
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Palestinian American writer Hala Alyan finds home and motherhood in a new memoir

Hala Alyan's memoir intertwines her family's history of exile with her personal experiences of infertility and surrogacy.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Feminine Pursuit of Swoleness

Casey Johnston's journey illustrates a transformative shift from diet culture to strength training, emphasizing growth and body positivity.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

In 2008, some precepts of the 'rights of nature' movement were enshrined in Ecuador's constitution, helping to protect the country's waterways—a cause for optimism.
Books
Books
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best Books of 2025 (So Far)

New nonfiction books explore trauma, identity, and personal narratives with depth and insight.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway

Jeffrey Seller's early experiences shaped his career in theater, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right play.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Robert B. Reich - Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America

Robert B. Reich will discuss his memoir, "Coming Up Short: My Memoir of America," in a special one-night-only event.
#mental-health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Melania Trump's Audiobook Is Narrated by an AI Copy of Herself

I am honored to bring you Melania - The AI Audiobook - narrated entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice. Let the future of publishing begin.
Women
#cancer
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Cancer

Navigating the unknown: Jon Gluck on his cancer journey and embracing uncertainty

Jon Gluck discusses the emotional journey of his battle with cancer in his memoir.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago
Cancer

What's It Like to Have Cancer for 20 Years?

Jonathan Gluck's story reveals a rare narrative of living long-term with an incurable cancer, highlighting survival rates and personal coping mechanisms.
Cancer
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

What's It Like to Have Cancer for 20 Years?

Jonathan Gluck's story reveals a rare narrative of living long-term with an incurable cancer, highlighting survival rates and personal coping mechanisms.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The first Black woman U.S. Senator looks back on her political career in new memoir

Carol Moseley Braun details her groundbreaking career and personal journey in her memoir, inspired to share her story by her grandchild's curiosity.
Food & drink
fromGrub Street
1 month ago

Molly Jong-Fast Always Gets A Waffle Cone

Molly Jong-Fast shares her life balancing parenting, writing, and politics, showcasing her unique eating habits and health routines during a busy book tour.
Roam Research
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How smuggling for the Colombian cartels actually worked, according to a former drug pilot

William Roger Reaves, an infamous drug smuggler, claims to have transported massive quantities for the Medellin Cartel over his extensive career.
#palestinian-identity
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Writing

Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza

Aziza's memoir intertwines personal struggle with Palestinian history, challenging readers to embrace unresolved identities and trauma as a means of resistance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Hala Alyan's story of exile, addiction and surrogacy: I had to do something with the fragments'

Hala Alyan's memoir explores the complexities of Palestinian identity, motherhood, and the profound impact of exile in her life.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hala Alyan's story of exile, addiction and surrogacy: I had to do something with the fragments'

Hala Alyan's memoir explores the complexities of Palestinian identity, motherhood, and the profound impact of exile in her life.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It Used to Be Witches by Ryan Gilbey review an idiosyncratic guide to queer cinema

Ryan Gilbey's book explores the intricate connection between cinema and sexuality through a blend of personal memoir and critical analysis.
#books
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Republican Lisa Murkowski on Trump's America and the intensity on the security of our democracy'

Murkowski's memoir highlights her moderate politics and notable resistance against Trump's influence in the Republican Party.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Nobody Wants To Talk About John Fetterman And Buzz Bissinger's Pricey Memoir Project | Defector

Senator John Fetterman's memoir "Unfettered" is still in progress, exploring his political journey and mental health struggles amidst his political decline.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How Alison Bechdel Wrote a Memoir That Wasn't a Memoir

Bechdel explores the struggles of writing in a capitalist world through an auto-fiction narrative featuring a character based on herself, facing financial complexities.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Alison Bechdel's Next Step

Bechdel's gamble with Fun Home paid off, transforming her career and establishing a new standard for graphic novels by intertwining complex themes with memoir.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast review Erica Jong's daughter on the worst year of her life

Molly Jong-Fast's memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, chronicles her challenges during a year marked by severe personal loss and her mother's descent into dementia.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Provocative Argument About What Creates Serial Killers

Caroline Fraser reflects on her traumatic upbringing amidst a wave of violence and serial killings in the Pacific Northwest during the 1970s and '80s.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 month ago

Elyce Arons reflects on cofounding Kate Spade and her best friend's legacy

Elyce Arons emphasizes the importance of friendship and creativity in building iconic fashion brands.
fromBustle
1 month ago

To Dylan Mulvaney, Miss Piggy Is "The Realest Bitch"

Dylan Mulvaney embraces her identity through powerful female icons and her experiences, particularly with Miss Piggy, who inspires her expression and confidence.
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Wildfire Days' Is a Searing Memoir Driven By Courage - and Masochism

"As it turned out, I liked to suffer, and the depth of one's suffering directly correlated to the degree of one's euphoria at the top."
Writing
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

James Frey's New Cancelled-Guy Sex Novel Is as Bad as It Sounds

James Frey attempts to rebrand himself through his new novel 'Next to Heaven' while confronting past controversies surrounding his fabricated memoir.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When I stopped racing I thought, who am I?': Pippa York on leaving her old life behind

Pippa York's journey from Robert Millar to her true self illustrates the complexities of gender identity and personal transformation.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Psychologically Prepare to Write a Book

The reality is that many aspiring authors overestimate their chances of financial success from book sales, often minimizing the hard work and dedication required to publish.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Benefits of Refusing

Melissa Febos' memoir illustrates how saying no opens up new possibilities and perceptions, emphasizing the importance of conscious choices in life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I could hear the Camerons sniggering at us' Sarah Vine's How Not to Be a Political Wife, digested by John Crace

The author reflects on her life experiences, particularly in relation to her former husband, Michael Gove, and the political landscape.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Voices in Brian Wilson's Head

Wilson reflects on his complex journey, revealing that 'People can survive everything best if they remember who they were,' emphasizing the importance of self-identity.
London music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Bridget Crocker with Michael Shapiro - The River's Daughter

The event celebrates Bridget Crocker's memoir focused on courage and life in the outdoors.
Writing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Q&A: Sara Kehaulani Goo's family land was nearly lost. She wrote a book about the fight to save it. - Poynter

Sara Goo's memoir 'Kuleana' explores the fight to preserve her family's ancestral land in Maui amidst rising property taxes.
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

How Not to Be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine review a bitter memoir of power and betrayal

Vine's memoir exposes the harsh realities of political life, showcasing its impact on personal relationships and mental health.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Politics can destroy relationships just ask Sarah Vine and Michael Gove | Emma Brockes

The stress of Brexit and political dynamics significantly impacted the marriage of Sarah Vine and Michael Gove.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Not to Be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine review a bitter memoir of power and betrayal

Vine's memoir exposes the harsh realities of political life, showcasing its impact on personal relationships and mental health.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How England's southwest coast has been a healing refuge for centuries

Moth and Raynor’s decision to embark on a 630-mile coastal walk symbolizes hope and resilience in the face of terminal illness and housing loss.
Wellness
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Barry Diller Invented Prestige TV. Then He Conquered the Internet

Barry Diller successfully transitioned from Hollywood to building a significant internet empire, although he feels he neglected this part of his story in his memoir.
#miriam-ocallaghan
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She lived without fear': daughter of Chechen activist publishes book she vowed to pen after mother's murder

Lana Estemirova honors her mother's legacy through a memoir and documentary, reflecting on Chechnya's history of violence against human rights advocates.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ex-Biden Official Goes on Record: Karine Jean-Pierre Kinda Dumb' and Gave Random Incoherent Answers on Policy'

Tim Wu criticized ex-press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, calling her 'kinda dumb' and claiming she lacked interest in complex policy issues.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Naughty Interpreter of Our Lives

Edmund White's blush embodied his sincerity, joy, and perpetual curiosity about life.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Poet Edward Hirsch discusses his new memoir 'My Childhood in Pieces'

I once met a man who made me scream. He carried a little black box of instruments and mumbled mumbo jumbo over my body. It was the mohel who circumcised me.
Humor
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'L Word' alums Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig wrote the book on queer friendship...literally

Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey's friendship blossomed during auditions and filming for 'The L Word', evolving into a lifelong bond featured in their memoir.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

10 leadership tips from Jacinda Ardern, the ex-New Zealand prime minister who became a world leader at 37

Ardern emphasizes leading with empathy and purpose over fear as a transformative approach to political leadership.
fromVulture
1 month ago

What Keith McNally Is Listening To

McNally highlights his struggle with speech but channels his energetic spirit through Instagram, solidifying his status as a hedge against political madness.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Our fantasy of love has to do with need and dependency': Melissa Febos on her year of celibacy

Embracing a year of celibacy led Melissa Febos to profound self-discovery and fulfillment.
The reactions to Febos's decision revealed a widespread under-examined relationship with intimacy.
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Melissa Febos on Her Year Without Sex

Melissa Febos intertwines personal experiences and artistic expression, offering profound insight into the writing process and self-transformation.
Mental health
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Q&A: Secrets from a San Francisco EMT who's seen it all

Compassion in crisis is complex, involving respect for autonomy and the challenge of caring for those who suffer.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern reflects on a career focused on the power of kindness

Jacinda Ardern's journey as the youngest female head of government intertwined her roles as a leader and a mother during challenging times.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dr Tony Holohan getting married to girlfriend Ciara Cronin next week

Dr. Holohan is engaged to psychotherapist Ciara Cronin, as shared on social media.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Romance Stands Between You and the World

In a culture that prizes abundance, Febos reveals that her continuous relationships felt more like a constraint than a privilege, suffocating her sense of self.
Relationships
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When the Phone Rang review meditation on memory, displacement and the trauma of exile

Iva Radivojevic's film intertwines personal loss with historical events, exploring the impact of war on everyday life through an intimate lens.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Mobius Book by Catherine Lacey review beyond the bounds of fiction

Catherine Lacey's 'The Mobius Book' blends fiction and memoir, challenging narrative structure and traditional plot forms with innovative storytelling.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

A New "Real Time With Bill Maher" Had Show Business on its Mind

Bill Maher and Barry Diller discussed the intersection of memoirs, longevity, and the impacts of AI on society and the entertainment industry.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Kim Gordon's memoir Girl in a Band receiving 10th anniversary reissue

Kim Gordon's memoir 'Girl in a Band' celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition featuring a new chapter on her solo career and personal loss.
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