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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.

Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events' writer Lemony Snicket/Daniel Handler pulls back the curtain

Daniel Handler's memoir, 'And Then? And Then? What Else?' is more of a collection of literary and personal musings than a traditional autobiography.

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.

Shattered by Hanif Kureishi review picking up the pieces

Kureishi's accident radically alters his identity, merging humor with profound reflections on self and existence during recovery.

Naked Portrait by Rose Boyt review under Lucian Freud's gaze

Autobiography vs. Memoir: Differences in story presentation and attention

The 10 best football books EVER

Andrea Pirlo's autobiography I Think Therefore I Play is a must-read for fans of football. It offers a unique insight into his career and experiences.
Paul Merson's autobiography provides a rollercoaster ride through English football, highlighting the highs and lows of the game.

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.

Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events' writer Lemony Snicket/Daniel Handler pulls back the curtain

Daniel Handler's memoir, 'And Then? And Then? What Else?' is more of a collection of literary and personal musings than a traditional autobiography.

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.

Shattered by Hanif Kureishi review picking up the pieces

Kureishi's accident radically alters his identity, merging humor with profound reflections on self and existence during recovery.

Naked Portrait by Rose Boyt review under Lucian Freud's gaze

Autobiography vs. Memoir: Differences in story presentation and attention

The 10 best football books EVER

Andrea Pirlo's autobiography I Think Therefore I Play is a must-read for fans of football. It offers a unique insight into his career and experiences.
Paul Merson's autobiography provides a rollercoaster ride through English football, highlighting the highs and lows of the game.
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Martha Stewart wants a version two' of the lazy' Netflix documentary about her

Martha Stewart believes more insights need to be shared, suggesting a sequel to the Netflix documentary about her life is necessary.
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Al Pacino writes in Sonny Boy' about life, love, death and the movies

Al Pacino's autobiography offers an introspective look at his early life, highlighting the influence of family and mentors on his journey into acting.

Al Pacino says he went from $50 million to broke, joining a long list of stars who've experienced money troubles

Al Pacino lost his $50 million fortune due to extravagant spending and poor financial management.

Al Pacino writes in Sonny Boy' about life, love, death and the movies

Al Pacino's autobiography offers an introspective look at his early life, highlighting the influence of family and mentors on his journey into acting.

Al Pacino says he went from $50 million to broke, joining a long list of stars who've experienced money troubles

Al Pacino lost his $50 million fortune due to extravagant spending and poor financial management.
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Mariah Carey will be questioned under oath over brother Morgan's claims she lied about him in her memoir

Mariah Carey will testify under oath regarding her brother's allegations of false claims in her autobiography.

New Medieval Books: On the Deeds of Gerald - Medievalists.net

Gerald of Wales's autobiography provides unique insights into his ambitions and ecclesiastical politics in medieval England.

Oleksandr Zinchenko: We need to stick together to bring peace in Ukraine, we cannot give up'

Zinchenko's journey from a small Ukrainian town to professional football illustrates resilience amidst adversity, especially in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Opinion | The Oliver Sacks I Knew and Loved Once Saw Himself as a Failure

The letters of Oliver Sacks offer a deeper and more complex view of his life and identity beyond his public persona.

Pope Francis to publish Hope, the first memoir from a sitting pontiff

Pope Francis' autobiography 'Hope' shares his life story, journey of faith, and reflections on contemporary issues, set to be released in January.
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'Past Lives,' 'American Fiction': Writers write what they know, namely, writers

Screenwriters are creating or adapting writer characters for their movies, reflecting their own lives and careers.
The film "Past Lives" is particularly autobiographical, with the protagonist Nora based on the filmmaker Celine Song herself.

Lore Segal Will Keep Talking Through Her Stories

Lore Segal's writing reflects her Jewish refugee experience and embodies a unique blend of seriousness and humor throughout her 63-year career.

'Past Lives,' 'American Fiction': Writers write what they know, namely, writers

Screenwriters are creating or adapting writer characters for their movies, reflecting their own lives and careers.
The film "Past Lives" is particularly autobiographical, with the protagonist Nora based on the filmmaker Celine Song herself.

Lore Segal Will Keep Talking Through Her Stories

Lore Segal's writing reflects her Jewish refugee experience and embodies a unique blend of seriousness and humor throughout her 63-year career.
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Why DeMar DeRozan wants more athletes to open up on mental health, show their Clark Kent side'

DeMar DeRozan's autobiography showcases vulnerability as his superpower, challenging the superhero image of athletes by sharing personal struggles and insights.

Tara Booth compiles 100 hilarious comics that have been getting her through it

Tara's autobiographical comics address personal challenges while fostering connections and resonating with readers' experiences.

Miranda Hart: Lyme disease left me bed-bound

Miranda Hart discusses her long battle with chronic fatigue following a Lyme disease diagnosis and shares insights on her recent marriage.

Why DeMar DeRozan wants more athletes to open up on mental health, show their Clark Kent side'

DeMar DeRozan's autobiography showcases vulnerability as his superpower, challenging the superhero image of athletes by sharing personal struggles and insights.

Tara Booth compiles 100 hilarious comics that have been getting her through it

Tara's autobiographical comics address personal challenges while fostering connections and resonating with readers' experiences.

Miranda Hart: Lyme disease left me bed-bound

Miranda Hart discusses her long battle with chronic fatigue following a Lyme disease diagnosis and shares insights on her recent marriage.
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#politics

A Woman Like Me: A Memoir by Diane Abbott review rich and complex record of resilience

Diane Abbott's autobiography illustrates her formidable resilience in navigating a challenging political landscape as Britain's first black female MP.

The glass ceiling for dogs had been broken!' Herbie the cockapoo on his years working for Sunak and Starmer

David Cameron's self-assured demeanor contrasts with the reality of his political failures, as he seeks to revive his career by becoming foreign secretary.

A Woman Like Me: A Memoir by Diane Abbott review rich and complex record of resilience

Diane Abbott's autobiography illustrates her formidable resilience in navigating a challenging political landscape as Britain's first black female MP.

The glass ceiling for dogs had been broken!' Herbie the cockapoo on his years working for Sunak and Starmer

David Cameron's self-assured demeanor contrasts with the reality of his political failures, as he seeks to revive his career by becoming foreign secretary.
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Boris regrets not sacking homicidal robot' Cummings over Barnard Castle debacle

Dominic Cummings' betrayal led to Boris Johnson's downfall, culminating in the Partygate scandal.
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Romesh Ranganathan: My greatest fear? My children ending up anything like me'

Ranganathan openly discusses his personal flaws, ambitions, and humorous life experiences.

Alison Arngrim And Dean Butler Share Hilarious And Heartwarming Memories As "Little House On The Prairie" Celebrates 50 Years

The iconic 'Little House on the Prairie' series became a cultural phenomenon due to its relatable storytelling and connection to a beloved book series.

Romesh Ranganathan: My greatest fear? My children ending up anything like me'

Ranganathan openly discusses his personal flaws, ambitions, and humorous life experiences.

Alison Arngrim And Dean Butler Share Hilarious And Heartwarming Memories As "Little House On The Prairie" Celebrates 50 Years

The iconic 'Little House on the Prairie' series became a cultural phenomenon due to its relatable storytelling and connection to a beloved book series.
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'It was a double life' - EastEnders' Rudolph Walker was homeless when filming soap

Rudolph Walker revealed he was homeless while acting on EastEnders, managing a double life filled with pain and financial struggles.

Posthumous Gerald Durrell autobiography to be published

Gerald Durrell's posthumous autobiography, 'Myself and Other Animals,' will be published in December, celebrating his legacy and conservation efforts.

Larry Silverstein Outlasted Everyone

Larry Silverstein, at 93, recounts his challenge to rebuild the World Trade Center after 9/11 in his newly published memoir.

Cartoonist Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry champions the belief that anyone can draw and create comics, emphasizing overcoming mental barriers as key.
#family-dynamics

Colin Hoult: Colin review portrait of the artist as a young grande dame

Colin Hoult's solo stand-up debut dives deep into his eccentric family background and difficult childhood, revealing a blend of humor and personal reflection.

Young Reporter 3 Books to kick off 2024 Robyn Ward Woodhouse College

Multi-generational tales with sarcastic humor
Exploration of childhood memories and grief

Colin Hoult: Colin review portrait of the artist as a young grande dame

Colin Hoult's solo stand-up debut dives deep into his eccentric family background and difficult childhood, revealing a blend of humor and personal reflection.

Young Reporter 3 Books to kick off 2024 Robyn Ward Woodhouse College

Multi-generational tales with sarcastic humor
Exploration of childhood memories and grief
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Autobiographer's app uses AI to help you tell your life story | TechCrunch

AI technology can help individuals create their own autobiographies by guiding them to tell their stories and organizing the content into a readable format.

Surrealist pioneer Eileen Agar's remarkable life

Eileen Agar's autobiography reflects a life filled with unconventional experiences and connections, intertwined with her artistic journey in the Surrealist movement.

Claire Messud's Remarkable Experiment in Historical Fiction

In literary fiction, the assumption of autobiographical elements can hinder the interpretation of the author's traditional ambitions of interpreting and transforming reality.

Marty Friedman to release autobiography Dreaming Japanese in December

Marty Friedman's autobiography 'Dreaming Japanese' delves into his life, career, transition to Japan, and experiences in Megadeth.

Meet the trailblazing transgender Bond girl who fought tirelessly for equal rights

Caroline Cossey, a Bond girl and trailblazer for trans rights, fought discrimination through legal action and personal resilience.

Chad leader tries to step out of his battle-tested father's shadow

Chad's president releases autobiography before election to solidify his image and legacy, amidst concerns of rigged elections.

Russia opposition leader Alexey Navalny's memoir to be published in October

Navalny wrote an autobiography in 2020 after the poisoning, to be published posthumously.
His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, reveals the existence of the secret text, a memoir titled Patriot.
Navalny's book is written reflectively, connecting personal life events with national events.

An extraordinary role model': Maryse Conde remembered by Leila Slimani

Connections with authors can feel deeply personal.
Writers often leave a lasting impact on readers' lives.

I Love You, Maradona - The Paris Review

Maradona's autobiography evokes deep emotional connections with readers, even for those initially indifferent to soccer.
Maradona's confrontations with figures like the Pope reveal his strong stance against disrespect and dishonesty.

Becky Lynch's NYC Book Signing Event Draws Large Crowds and Long Lines

Becky Lynch releasing autobiography
Successful book signing event

A Memoir Shouldn't Boss You Around

Memoirs should focus on specificity and perspective, not become prescriptive self-help books.
Authors should avoid generalizing personal experiences to society-wide conclusions in memoirs.

The Art of Fiction No. 237

Dany Laferrière is a Haitian-Canadian author known for his autobiographical works.
Laferrière's books are interconnected and draw from his own experiences, including his exile from Haiti and his journey to bury his father's ashes.

Chuck Israels - 'Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture: A Personal View'

Chuck Israels, an 87-year-old bass player, has written a book about jazz in America that combines autobiographical elements with reflections on his six years as the bass player in Bill Evans' classic trio.
The book contains fascinating material about Israels' path in the jazz world and his experiences playing with Evans, but suffers from some repetition and lack of coherence.

Sly Stone's autobiography is full of wild Bay Area stories

Sly Stone, known for his iconic songs like "Everyday People" and "If You Want Me to Stay," has released his first creative statement in decades with a new autobiography.
The book recounts Stone's tumultuous journey and sheds light on his drug abuse and legal troubles that led to his retreat from the limelight.

Bergman's Hour of the Wolf: Another Look at an Underrated Masterpiece | Features | Roger Ebert

Bergman's film 'Hour of the Wolf' is deeply personal and draws on his own dreams.
Bergman's psychological horror films, including 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Persona,' are often overlooked as horror films.
“It’s not just that Ireland values its writers, it’s that our national self-image is unusually bound up with our literary heritage.” —an interview with @mrkocnnll https://t.co/KkABDxnjnq

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Mark O'Connell reviews Werner Herzog's autobiography, highlighting the eccentric and wild life of the director.
O'Connell provides a sense of Herzog as a person and his memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.
“One quality that I love about Werner Herzog’s work, and that I try to bring out in my own, is his total lack of cynicism.” —an interview with @mrkocnnll https://t.co/XA2fZz9ncq

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.
from The New York Review of Books
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'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Mark O'Connell reviews Werner Herzog's autobiography, highlighting the eccentric and wild life of the director.
O'Connell provides a sense of Herzog as a person and his memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Mark O'Connell reviews Werner Herzog's autobiography, highlighting the eccentric and wild life of the director.
O'Connell provides a sense of Herzog as a person and his memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.
from The New York Review of Books
11 months ago

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Mark O'Connell reviews Werner Herzog's autobiography, highlighting the eccentric and wild life of the director.
O'Connell provides a sense of Herzog as a person and his memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.
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'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed as a deadpan self-portrait by a true eccentric who pursues experiences.
Herzog's memoir is seen as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves in the world.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed as a deadpan self-portrait by a true eccentric who pursues experiences.
Herzog's memoir is seen as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves in the world.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed as a deadpan self-portrait by a true eccentric who pursues experiences.
Herzog's memoir is seen as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves in the world.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed as a deadpan self-portrait by a true eccentric who pursues experiences.
Herzog's memoir is seen as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves in the world.
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'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

Biden misnames president's chopper, claims Reagan sent it to him post-aneurysm

President Biden incorrectly referred to Marine One as 'Air Force Helicopter One' while recounting a story about being taken to the hospital in the 1980s
There is no evidence to support Biden's claim that Reagan sent Marine One to transport him during his brain aneurysm

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed as a deadpan self-portrait by a true eccentric who pursues experiences.
Herzog's memoir is seen as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves in the world.
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