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The Atlantic
4 weeks ago
Writing

The Lynching of Bob Broome

Understanding buried family history through archiving and exploration. [ more ]
Literary Hub
3 months ago
Books

30 New Books Critics Think You Should Read Right Now

Thirty NBCC finalists make a great reading list
Books explore identity, family history, resilience [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 weeks ago
Writing

The Lynching of Bob Broome

Understanding buried family history through archiving and exploration. [ more ]
Literary Hub
3 months ago
Books

30 New Books Critics Think You Should Read Right Now

Thirty NBCC finalists make a great reading list
Books explore identity, family history, resilience [ more ]
moreidentity
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Hochul Visits an Ancestral Home, 3,000 Miles From the Governor's Mansion

Governor Kathy Hochul's visit to a fishing village in Ireland connects her to her grandparents' immigrant journey, sparking local excitement and recognition of shared ancestry. [ more ]
Independent
1 month ago
Writing

Niamh Cusack: 'We were all very proud of Cyril's acting - but he wasn't cut out for fatherhood'

Actress Niamh Cusack shares fond memories of her family's history at Gate Theatre in Dublin. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Design

Realities of apartheid': South African artist wins Deutsche Borse photography prize

Lebohang Kganye won the Deutsche Borse Photography Foundation prize for her work depicting her family history during apartheid using cutouts and set design. [ more ]
Conde Nast Traveler
1 month ago
Writing

Women Who Travel Podcast: An Italian Hotelier Living La Dolce Vita on Lake Como

Growing up in a storied Italian hotel like Grand Hotel Tremezzo can be a magical experience tied to family history. [ more ]
#claire-messud
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Writing

A Powerful New Novel Doesn't Deliver the Buzz of Its Author's Previous Books. But It Brings Something Deeper.

The novel "This Strange Eventful History" by Claire Messud aims to preserve and cherish a way of life in danger of being lost to memory. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Writing

A Different Kind of Colonial Story

Claire Messud explores complex family history and cultural narratives through storytelling. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

Claire Messud Puts Her Soul on the Page

Writing can feel like a superpower as a child.
Novel mirrors family emotions. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Writing

A Powerful New Novel Doesn't Deliver the Buzz of Its Author's Previous Books. But It Brings Something Deeper.

The novel "This Strange Eventful History" by Claire Messud aims to preserve and cherish a way of life in danger of being lost to memory. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Writing

A Different Kind of Colonial Story

Claire Messud explores complex family history and cultural narratives through storytelling. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

Claire Messud Puts Her Soul on the Page

Writing can feel like a superpower as a child.
Novel mirrors family emotions. [ more ]
moreclaire-messud
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Something old: why six brides picked a second-hand wedding dress

Choosing second-hand wedding dresses can be meaningful, personal, and sustainable, connecting past generations with a sense of history and quality. [ more ]
#memoir
www.nydailynews.com
1 month ago
Writing

Whoopi Goldberg reveals father forced her mom to get electroshock treatment

Whoopi Goldberg opened up about her mother's electroshock treatment by her father in her upcoming memoir. [ more ]
CBC
2 months ago
Books

Edmonton author Myrna Kostash wins $25K Kobzar Book Award, which recognizes Ukrainian stories in Canada | CBC Books

Myrna Kostash's memoir Ghosts in a Photograph wins 2024 Kobzar Book Award
Book Award celebrates Ukrainian stories in Canada [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Books

'Replay' Spotlights Resilience, Loss and Intergenerational Connectedness

Life experiences shape perspectives
Reflect on history for personal growth
Treasure family connections [ more ]
Nytimes
3 months ago
Books

A Writer's To-Do List: Learn History. Learn Chinese. Learn to Draw Comics.

Tessa Hulls explored her family's history through her book 'Feeding Ghosts' despite initial challenges.
Hulls, a painter with no writing experience, reconstructed her family's story with perseverance and acquired new skills in the process. [ more ]
www.nydailynews.com
1 month ago
Writing

Whoopi Goldberg reveals father forced her mom to get electroshock treatment

Whoopi Goldberg opened up about her mother's electroshock treatment by her father in her upcoming memoir. [ more ]
CBC
2 months ago
Books

Edmonton author Myrna Kostash wins $25K Kobzar Book Award, which recognizes Ukrainian stories in Canada | CBC Books

Myrna Kostash's memoir Ghosts in a Photograph wins 2024 Kobzar Book Award
Book Award celebrates Ukrainian stories in Canada [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Books

'Replay' Spotlights Resilience, Loss and Intergenerational Connectedness

Life experiences shape perspectives
Reflect on history for personal growth
Treasure family connections [ more ]
Nytimes
3 months ago
Books

A Writer's To-Do List: Learn History. Learn Chinese. Learn to Draw Comics.

Tessa Hulls explored her family's history through her book 'Feeding Ghosts' despite initial challenges.
Hulls, a painter with no writing experience, reconstructed her family's story with perseverance and acquired new skills in the process. [ more ]
morememoir
#narrative-structure
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Manny and the Baby by Varaidzo review dreamy debut of loss and unrequited love

A tale spanning 1936 and 2012 intertwines the lives of Manny, Rita, and Ezekiel, exploring love, loss, and connection through cassette tapes and family history. [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Writing

Under the Bridge Recap: Marriage Story

In the wake of tragedy, past transgressions are sometimes selectively omitted but can resurface, adding complexity and depth to the narrative. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Manny and the Baby by Varaidzo review dreamy debut of loss and unrequited love

A tale spanning 1936 and 2012 intertwines the lives of Manny, Rita, and Ezekiel, exploring love, loss, and connection through cassette tapes and family history. [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Writing

Under the Bridge Recap: Marriage Story

In the wake of tragedy, past transgressions are sometimes selectively omitted but can resurface, adding complexity and depth to the narrative. [ more ]
morenarrative-structure
#heritage
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Writing

Why I Am Creating an Archive for Palestine

Family history and heritage play a significant role in shaping personal identity and beliefs. [ more ]
The Walrus
4 months ago
Books

Why So Many Authors Are Writing Multigenerational Stories | The Walrus

Genealogy can be a rewarding hobby, but it can be challenging for those whose families have been affected by war, colonization, and genocide.
Fictional family trees can offer a way to explore the complexities of heritage and ancestry. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Writing

Why I Am Creating an Archive for Palestine

Family history and heritage play a significant role in shaping personal identity and beliefs. [ more ]
The Walrus
4 months ago
Books

Why So Many Authors Are Writing Multigenerational Stories | The Walrus

Genealogy can be a rewarding hobby, but it can be challenging for those whose families have been affected by war, colonization, and genocide.
Fictional family trees can offer a way to explore the complexities of heritage and ancestry. [ more ]
moreheritage
www.esquire.com
1 month ago
Writing

Writing Through the War in Ukraine

The article discusses Sasha Vasilyuk's op-ed on the collateral damage of Russia's war on Ukraine and highlights her novel, blending true events with dark humor. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Poem of the week: Ars Poetica, XI by Mary Jean Chan

Exploration of love's nuances and complexities through poetry. [ more ]
Intelligencer
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's Uncle (Probably) Wasn't Eaten by Cannibals

Joe Biden claimed his uncle was eaten by cannibals in New Guinea during World War II, emphasizing his family's military service while contrasting with Donald Trump. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Marquess of Queensbury, 94, reveals he fought off mugger with judo move near west London home

The 94-year-old Marquess of Queensberry used judo to defend against a mugger near his home, showcasing the effectiveness of his judo training. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago
Writing

Former Tate Britain director Penelope Curtis on why she became a novelist

Penelope Curtis wrote her debut novel, 'After Nora,' focusing on three generations of women from the 1920s to the 2020s, inspired by her family history.
The novel explores the complexities of making art and the importance of understanding artistic identity. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Music

Beyonce's 'Beyince' sash is no mere typo: Tina Knowles offered an explanation years ago

Beyoncé's imagery in her latest release is inspired by her family history.
The name 'Beyincé' references a unique spelling in Beyoncé's family tree. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Books

'Replay' spotlights resilience, loss, and intergenerational connectedness

The author, Jordan Mechner, shares powerful and poignant family stories reflecting resilience and loss.
Through his new nonfiction graphic book, Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family, Mechner explores intergenerational connectedness and the impact of historical events on his family. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

What is a breast cancer risk assessment score? Should I get one?

Breast cancer risk assessment tools calculate the likelihood of developing breast cancer based on medical and family history.
The Gail model is a commonly used tool that estimates a person's five-year and lifetime risk of breast cancer compared to the average risk. [ more ]
#literature
The New Yorker
3 months ago
Books

Helen Oyeyemi Thinks We Should Read More and Stay in Touch Less

Travel stories intertwined with family history
Transformation of childhood stories into adult experiences
Influence of Prague on the author's latest novel [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
3 months ago
Books

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

Mother's life before being her daughter was largely known through publications and family stories.
The family's history was influenced by well-known writers and intellectuals. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 months ago
Books

Helen Oyeyemi Thinks We Should Read More and Stay in Touch Less

Travel stories intertwined with family history
Transformation of childhood stories into adult experiences
Influence of Prague on the author's latest novel [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
3 months ago
Books

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

Mother's life before being her daughter was largely known through publications and family stories.
The family's history was influenced by well-known writers and intellectuals. [ more ]
moreliterature
www.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

Montclair author Lee on March 15 to discuss new memoir, Starry Field'

Margaret Juhae Lee spent 57 years crafting her coming-of-age story.
Her grandfather, initially labeled a communist war criminal, was revealed to be a patriot and revolutionary. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
3 months ago
Books

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

Mother's life before birth more complex than thought
Female perspective often overlooked in historical narratives [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
3 months ago
Books

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

The author learns more about her mother's life before her birth.
The author realizes the male-dominated perspective in her family's history. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
3 months ago
Books

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

Learning about a parent's life can reveal new perspectives.
Acknowledging different perspectives in family narratives is crucial. [ more ]
Daily News
5 months ago
LA food

Recipes: Make these dishes from Occupied France in World War II

Kitty Morse's book 'Bitter Sweet' is a powerful combination of family history and cookbook, sharing her great-grandfather's journal and her great-grandmother's recipes from Nazi-occupied France.
The book includes 146 recipes, mostly desserts, including 15 chocolate cakes. Morse also includes savory dishes typical of northeastern France where her great-grandparents lived. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The best memoirs and biographies of 2023

Blake Morrison's new memoir, Two Sisters, focuses on the lives of his siblings and their struggles, including his younger sister who died from alcohol abuse.
John Niven's memoir, O Brother, explores the life and death of his troubled brother who took his own life in 2010. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The best memoirs and biographies of 2023

Multiple authors have recently released memoirs focused on their siblings, parents, and personal struggles.
These memoirs explore themes of loss, addiction, mental health, family history, and activism. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Women who begin menopause early face double the risk of breast cancer, study finds

Women who start menopause early have higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as increased risk for relatives, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

Broken Threads by Mishal Husain review a spectacular family chronicle of partition

A granddaughter explores her family's intertwining history with the partition of the Indian subcontinent through a sweeping lens. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

David Olusoga reveals how a murder shaped generations' of his family

The impact of historical crimes can have a lasting effect on future generations, shaping family stories and behaviors. [ more ]
www.orartswatch.org
3 days ago
Writing

Art as Witness: Quilting a slave's story | Oregon ArtsWatch

Witness 19th-century slave life through Hartsfield Collection quilts at Columbia Gorge Museum in Washington. [ more ]
Kqed
4 days ago
Writing

Film Review: 'Treasure' Could Have Gone Terribly Wrong

Treasure explores complex themes of family history, memory, and connections through unlikely casting and emotional storytelling. [ more ]
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