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#autobiography

2 weeks ago

London music

'"Hellraiser" was a story he himself fed to the press' - Jared Harris on his father Richard's legacy

2 weeks ago

London music

'He got bored of work, and made some bad choices' - Jared Harris on his father Richard's legacy

2 weeks ago

London music

'"Hellraiser" was a story he himself fed to the press' - Jared Harris on his father Richard's legacy

more#richard-harris

4 weeks ago

My life in Opus Dei: 'She put her hand back into the bag, pulling out a metal chain. It looked like something you would put on an animal'

'I told Niamh what I had done as soon as I saw her. She seemed to think it was a good thing. She congratulated me and seemed happy about it, at least. 'Wow, Anne Marie,' she said, 'that's great. You are one of them now.'

UK news

fromMiami Herald

4 weeks ago

Dedicated ENT doctor writes about his journey and life lessons in new book

"This book tells a story of how I learned my lessons throughout my life. Dating back to when I was a child during World War II and continuing as I grow and go through life's journey."

Books

Explosive recordings unearthed of a San Francisco music titan

The story of Sly Stone illustrates the impacts of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, from iconic successes to battles with addiction.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Writing

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

SF music

fromSFGATE

Explosive recordings unearthed of a San Francisco music titan

The story of Sly Stone illustrates the impacts of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, from iconic successes to battles with addiction.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Writing

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

Writing

Elif Batuman on Vladimir Nabokov's "The Perfect Past"

fromThe New Yorker

Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

Elif Batuman on Vladimir Nabokov's "The Perfect Past"

fromThe New Yorker

Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

more#philosophy

fromIrish Independent

'I have tried to be honest and frank including mistakes and regrets as well as triumphs' - Leo Varadkar set to publish memoir this September

"I served in government at one of the most interesting periods in history - the aftermath of the economic crash, Brexit, transformative referendums and the pandemic."

UK politics

Spent by Alison Bechdel review the graphic novelist faces up to midlife

Alison Bechdel's latest work, 'Spent', represents a departure from her past-focused autobiographical works, grounding her in the present.

Liverpool FC

fromwww.bbc.com

Big Dunc - From Barlinnie hell to Goodison heaven

Duncan Ferguson reflects on his harrowing prison experience, detailing its lasting impact on his life.

NYC music

Bono: Stories of Surrender review megastar tries out humility

Bono performs a solo show filled with personal anecdotes, reflecting on family relationships and his journey from rock stardom to humility.

#pope-francis

fromwww.npr.org

US news

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

fromwww.dw.com

Europe news

How does a pope get his name? DW 05/07/2025

fromwww.npr.org

US news

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

fromwww.dw.com

Europe news

How does a pope get his name? DW 05/07/2025

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fromLos Angeles Times

Jim Lampley wasn't supposed to fall in love with boxing. Instead, he became its voice

Jim Lampley realized his true calling as a boxing commentator after a rocky start in 1986, leading to an illustrious career spanning three decades.

LA Dodgers

#slavery

History

199 years ago

Mary Prince

Mary Prince's autobiography challenged perceptions of Black humanity and was influential in the abolitionist movement.

History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

fromtime.com

Writing

Slaveroad

History

199 years ago

Mary Prince

Mary Prince's autobiography challenged perceptions of Black humanity and was influential in the abolitionist movement.

History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

fromtime.com

Writing

Slaveroad

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

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.

fromPitchfork

Parenting

Momma: Welcome to My Blue Sky

London music

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

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.

fromPitchfork

Parenting

Momma: Welcome to My Blue Sky

Bicycling

'Shocking, scarring, and a portal into hell' - Svein Tuft recalls the brutality of the Classics in new book

fromcyclingnews.com

Juventus

'From nobody to somebody' - How Luca Guercilena convinced Trek to buy a pro team - Book extract

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

'Shocking, scarring, and a portal into hell' - Svein Tuft recalls the brutality of the Classics in new book

fromcyclingnews.com

Juventus

'From nobody to somebody' - How Luca Guercilena convinced Trek to buy a pro team - Book extract

Are You Ashamed to Want?

Engaging with our desires can be enlightening rather than merely fulfilling.

4 months ago

Memories of a Catholic Girlhood by Mary McCarthy review incurable sadness if bravely borne

Mary McCarthy significantly influenced American literature, notable for her confrontational critique and the popular novel 'The Group' about women's lives in postwar New York.

Video games

fromPolygon

4 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.

6 months ago

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

Andree Blouin's memoir, My Country, Africa, intricately weaves her personal journey with broader socio-political themes, making it resonate profoundly in today's context.

Writing

fromVulture

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

Lynch's journey from Rebecca Quin to WWE Superstar reflects her undeniable passion for wrestling, shaped by her early love of writing and storytelling.

Writing

fromwww.dw.com