"Lindy West's memoir, Adult Braces, has sparked intense reactions, particularly regarding its themes of polyamory and personal vulnerability. The backlash began with the internet's unhinged reaction to the polyamory of it all, which only makes up maybe a fifth of the book."
"West's husband emailed Scaachi Koul, who profiled West for Slate, and called her a 'shitty fucking person' and a 'bitter, untalented mean girl.' Ironically, in doing so, he centered himself in the press tour for a book his wife wrote about trying to decenter him."
"If you're a fan of her work, you'll love Adult Braces. It's funny, insightful, and impressively vulnerable—even for someone who's built a career on being vulnerable online."
"The event at Symphony Space showcased the deep connection between West and her audience, highlighting their enthusiasm for her work and the intense reactions to her memoir."
Lindy West's memoir, Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane, has generated significant attention and backlash, particularly surrounding its exploration of polyamory. The book has been described as funny, insightful, and vulnerable, appealing to West's dedicated fanbase. Controversy arose when West's husband publicly criticized a journalist who profiled her, which contradicted the memoir's themes of self-exploration and decentering his influence. The event at Symphony Space showcased the deep connection between West and her audience, highlighting their enthusiasm for her work.
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