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The Atlantic
4 weeks ago
Writing

The Lynching of Bob Broome

Understanding buried family history through archiving and exploration. [ more ]
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 ]
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
4 weeks ago
Writing

The Lynching of Bob Broome

Understanding buried family history through archiving and exploration. [ more ]
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 ]
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 ]
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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 ]
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