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#family-legacy
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Parenting

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with his father Bob

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Parenting

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with his father Bob

#family
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with father Bob Hewson

The memoir 'Stories of Surrender' explores Paul Hewson's relationship with his father, revealing insights into love, acceptance, and familial bonds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Parenting

Beyonce and Solange tell me off all the time': Tina Knowles on raising superstars, surviving cancer and growing up under segregation

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Podcast

Vogue Williams: 'I don't like the idea of throwing someone under a bus, but everything is there in the book. You can read between the lines'

Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with father Bob Hewson

The memoir 'Stories of Surrender' explores Paul Hewson's relationship with his father, revealing insights into love, acceptance, and familial bonds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Parenting

Beyonce and Solange tell me off all the time': Tina Knowles on raising superstars, surviving cancer and growing up under segregation

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Podcast

Vogue Williams: 'I don't like the idea of throwing someone under a bus, but everything is there in the book. You can read between the lines'

#literature
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Looking for a new book this week? Here are 5 wide-ranging options

This week's book offerings cater to diverse tastes, from memoirs to explorations of mortality and love.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Looking for a new book this week? Here are 5 wide-ranging options

This week's book offerings cater to diverse tastes, from memoirs to explorations of mortality and love.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Melania Trump uses AI to narrate her memoir in her 'own voice': 'New era'

I am honored to bring you Melania - The AI Audiobook - narrated entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice. Let the future of publishing begin.
Artificial intelligence
#resilience
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I read him my seven-page sex scene': Gay Bar author Jeremy Atherton Lin's transatlantic love story

Lin's new book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants while intertwining personal and political narratives.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I read him my seven-page sex scene': Gay Bar author Jeremy Atherton Lin's transatlantic love story

Lin's new book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants while intertwining personal and political narratives.
#addiction
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The woman left standing - and writing - after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Laurie Woolever's memoir explores the complexities of early motherhood and addiction through a raw and darkly humorous lens.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The woman left standing - and writing - after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Laurie Woolever's memoir explores the complexities of early motherhood and addiction through a raw and darkly humorous lens.
#keith-mcnally
fromAol
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Book Review: Restauranteur Keith McNally opens up in candid memoir 'I Regret Almost Everything'

fromAol
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Book Review: Restauranteur Keith McNally opens up in candid memoir 'I Regret Almost Everything'

NYC food
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Book Review: Restauranteur Keith McNally opens up in candid memoir 'I Regret Almost Everything'

Keith McNally's memoir reveals his journey from struggling actor to celebrated restaurateur in NYC, underscoring resilience in the face of personal challenges.
NYC food
fromAnOther
4 days ago

How Keith McNally Invented the New York Downtown Dining Scene as We Know It

Keith McNally's memoir offers an honest, humorous insight into his life, detailing both his triumphs and regrets in the world of dining.
fromAol
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Book Review: Restauranteur Keith McNally opens up in candid memoir 'I Regret Almost Everything'

#music
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Michel Gaubert Became Fashion's Most Prolific Sound Director

Michel Gaubert's memoir blends personal history with cultural reflections on music and fashion over decades.
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Yusuf / Cat Stevens announces new memoir Cat on the Road to Findout

Yusuf / Cat Stevens announces a new memoir, 'Cat on the Road to Findout', detailing his life journey and spiritual exploration.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Michel Gaubert Became Fashion's Most Prolific Sound Director

Michel Gaubert's memoir blends personal history with cultural reflections on music and fashion over decades.
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Yusuf / Cat Stevens announces new memoir Cat on the Road to Findout

Yusuf / Cat Stevens announces a new memoir, 'Cat on the Road to Findout', detailing his life journey and spiritual exploration.
#theater
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Best-selling memoir about being a guard at the Metropolitan Museum takes the stage

Museum guards have a unique experience, balancing mundane duties with deep personal connections to art and colleagues.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway | amNewYork

Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Best-selling memoir about being a guard at the Metropolitan Museum takes the stage

Museum guards have a unique experience, balancing mundane duties with deep personal connections to art and colleagues.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway | amNewYork

#barry-diller
#podcast
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
1 week ago

Why Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung Decided to Write a Memoir

Fashion designer Prabal Gurung reveals the long journey of writing his memoir, reflecting on personal stories and insights.
Podcast
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Buffy' podcasters built a community and they didn't let divorce break it

Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo's podcast fostered a supportive community and led to a memoir examining their emotional journey and personal growth.
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
1 week ago

Why Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung Decided to Write a Memoir

Fashion designer Prabal Gurung reveals the long journey of writing his memoir, reflecting on personal stories and insights.
Podcast
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Buffy' podcasters built a community and they didn't let divorce break it

Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo's podcast fostered a supportive community and led to a memoir examining their emotional journey and personal growth.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Heart-Shaped Tin by Bee Wilson review what the contents of our kitchens says about us

Kitchen objects embody emotions and memories, influencing our experiences with them.
Anthropomorphism in relation to kitchen tools reflects our deep connections to food and relationships.
#nature
#kelsey-grammer
Writing
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Kelsey Grammer reveals sister's haunting final moments before being stabbed 42 times: 'He almost decapitated her'

Kelsey Grammer opens up about his sister's murder in his memoir, reflecting on grief and striving for healing through remembrance.
Writing
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Kelsey Grammer reveals harrowing truth of teenage sister's murder: She crawled to a neighbor for help, only to be ignored

Kelsey Grammer's sister Karen was brutally murdered in 1976, profoundly impacting his life and mental health.
Writing
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Kelsey Grammer Recalls Horrifying Moment Police Turned Up at Family Home To Reveal His Sister Had Been Murdered

Kelsey Grammer recounts the tragic murder of his sister Karen in his memoir, revealing the depth of his grief and the horror of identifying her body.
Writing
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Kelsey Grammer reveals sister's haunting final moments before being stabbed 42 times: 'He almost decapitated her'

Kelsey Grammer opens up about his sister's murder in his memoir, reflecting on grief and striving for healing through remembrance.
Writing
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Kelsey Grammer reveals harrowing truth of teenage sister's murder: She crawled to a neighbor for help, only to be ignored

Kelsey Grammer's sister Karen was brutally murdered in 1976, profoundly impacting his life and mental health.
Writing
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Kelsey Grammer Recalls Horrifying Moment Police Turned Up at Family Home To Reveal His Sister Had Been Murdered

Kelsey Grammer recounts the tragic murder of his sister Karen in his memoir, revealing the depth of his grief and the horror of identifying her body.
#music-industry
#relationships
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Inside Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenberg's Marital Homes as the Businessman Opens Up About His Sexuality

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

Fox News' Dana Perino says Gen Z is too obsessed with work-life balance: 'There are seasons in your life when you are going to work 18-hour days'

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Inside Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenberg's Marital Homes as the Businessman Opens Up About His Sexuality

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

Fox News' Dana Perino says Gen Z is too obsessed with work-life balance: 'There are seasons in your life when you are going to work 18-hour days'

#hilaria-baldwin
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Writing

Hilaria Baldwin loves to complain about the harsh spotlight of fame-even as she flogs her reality show and silly new memoir

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Writing

Hilaria Baldwin loves to complain about the harsh spotlight of fame-even as she flogs her reality show and silly new memoir

#family-dynamics
#jeremy-renner
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Jeremy Renner and the Science of Extraordinary Near-Death Experiences

Jeremy Renner's near-death experience revealed profound peace and connection, a common phenomenon in similar accounts.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Jeremy Renner and the Science of Extraordinary Near-Death Experiences

Jeremy Renner's near-death experience revealed profound peace and connection, a common phenomenon in similar accounts.
#true-crime
Books
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This May

This month's book recommendations highlight diverse themes including AI, personal journeys, and historical narratives.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Books

''The most shocking detail in that note was that Alan Hawe admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh and his children'

Books
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This May

This month's book recommendations highlight diverse themes including AI, personal journeys, and historical narratives.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Books

''The most shocking detail in that note was that Alan Hawe admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh and his children'

#humor
London food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Book Review: I Regret Almost Everything,' by Keith McNally

Keith McNally's memoir humorously explores his deep-seated dislikes and regrets about life as a restaurateur.
London food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Book Review: I Regret Almost Everything,' by Keith McNally

Keith McNally's memoir humorously explores his deep-seated dislikes and regrets about life as a restaurateur.
#immigration
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Arts

'Solito' author Javier Zamora will speak Wednesday at Linfield University on migration, identity, and memory * Oregon ArtsWatch

Javier Zamora, a poet and memoirist, uses his work to highlight the personal experiences of crossing borders in today's socio-political climate.
#identity
#family-relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

A child on thin ice: EA Hanks on life with her abusive mother and world-famous father

EA Hanks reflects on her traumatic childhood and seeks to understand her mother's mysterious past through a road trip.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Humor

Josh Gad

Josh Gad's memoir reveals personal stories about his upbringing and complex family relationships alongside his career in theater and film.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A child on thin ice: EA Hanks on life with her abusive mother and world-famous father

EA Hanks reflects on her traumatic childhood and seeks to understand her mother's mysterious past through a road trip.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Fresh Air Weekend: America's 'pronatalist' movement; Daria Burke on overcoming trauma

Fresh Air Weekend presents highlights from past interviews and reviews, featuring a mix of cultural discussions including film, literature, and new movements like pronatalism.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Question 7 by Richard Flanagan audiobook review a bold memoir of life and near-death

At the heart of Richard Flanagan’s memoir is a reflection on the profound connections and choices that intertwine lives across generations, revealing both a legacy of trauma and resilience.
Books
#tom-ritchey
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Tom Ritchey Kickstarts "One Ride Away from Figuring It Out"

Tom Ritchey's memoir shares insights from his legendary cycling career and personal growth experiences.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Tom Ritchey Kickstarts "One Ride Away from Figuring It Out"

Tom Ritchey's memoir shares insights from his legendary cycling career and personal growth experiences.
#lgbtq
Everyday cooking
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

When Kristen Kish, Top Chef' Host, Hits the Mute Button

Kristen Kish's memoir explores her journey as a Korean adoptee, her coming out, and her experience with anxiety in a culinary context.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

When Kristen Kish, Top Chef' Host, Hits the Mute Button

Kristen Kish's memoir explores her journey as a Korean adoptee, her coming out, and her experience with anxiety in a culinary context.
LGBT
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

Sean Hewitt's New Book Explores the Pain and Power of Queer Yearning

Seán Hewitt's debut novel examines the complexities of first love and its lasting impact on one's identity and relationships.
#christie-brinkley
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Christie Brinkley reveals if she now believes that Billy Joel cheated on her during their marriage

Christie Brinkley reflects on her tumultuous marriage to Billy Joel and the impact of his drinking.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC music

Christie Brinkley blames Billy Joel's drinking for their 'painful' divorce: 'I never wanted to end things'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Christie Brinkley details moment she learned husband Peter Cook was having an affair with an 18-year-old

Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Christie Brinkley reveals if she now believes that Billy Joel cheated on her during their marriage

Christie Brinkley reflects on her tumultuous marriage to Billy Joel and the impact of his drinking.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC music

Christie Brinkley blames Billy Joel's drinking for their 'painful' divorce: 'I never wanted to end things'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Christie Brinkley details moment she learned husband Peter Cook was having an affair with an 18-year-old

fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Brian Large, classical music TV director: With The Three Tenors, we created a monster which could not be tamed'

We had no idea that it would have the success or the impact that it had internationally. In my defence I only can say I had the best of intentions. Then again, so did Dr Frankenstein.
Berlin music
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'The objective of the book wasn't to hurt my family, it was to free myself' - Author and activist Rosita Sweetman on her candid new memoir

Much of Rosita Sweetman's explosively honest new memoir, "Girl with a Fork in a World of Soup", documents the turbulent years of her marriage.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

In Ransom Canyon,' Minka Kelly Enjoys the Ride

If Hollywood had finished with her, she would survive it. But recently, having published a sensitive, unsparing memoir, Tell Me Everything, a New York Times best seller, Kelly found herself again in demand.
Film
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Beyonce's cheating father Mathew and husband Jay-Z get off lightly in mum sanitised memoir

In her memoir, Tina Knowles opens up about her personal cancer battle, yet seems to hold back on more substantial revelations about her life and career.
Cancer
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 month ago

Berkeley author Bonnie Tsui unveils a philosophy of strength in 'On Muscle'

"I begin to see the inner workings in all their complexity: how the muscles of the shoulder slide so beautifully over one another, how they attach to bones at different points to support complete, all-around movement..."
Exercise
Women
fromKqed
1 month ago

Nancy Kwan Tells the True Story of Playing a Hollywood Stereotype

Nancy Kwan's memoir highlights the struggles and victories of Asian actors in Hollywood, challenging stereotypes and emphasizing shared humanity.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Dealing with Rejection When It Feels Personal

"Oh NO. I'm so sorry, Andrea. You will find a way for this incredible book to get published. I know it! xoxo."
Writing
Parenting
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How Much Should You Know About Your Child Before He's Born?

The author explores the emotional complexities and societal pressures surrounding reproductive technology and parenting.
#melinda-french-gates
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

Bill Gates went to the office when Melinda French Gates was in the hospital before giving birth. She enjoyed the solo time.

Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Lessons Melinda French Gates learned from her parents and famous friends

Melinda French Gates highlights life lessons from influential figures in her memoir, showcasing the wisdom gained from her connections over the years.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

Bill Gates went to the office when Melinda French Gates was in the hospital before giving birth. She enjoyed the solo time.

fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Lola Kirke's Colorful Guide to Nashville

I found Gram Parsons through the Rolling Stones and The Byrds-Parsons was my gateway drug, the singer, songwriter, and actor told AD recently.
NYC music
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Inside Graydon Carter's Downtown NYC Duplex

To Graydon Carter, a founder and coeditor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair, all of this seems terribly unfair. "No, hoarding is when you save newspapers..."
Media industry
OMG science
fromKqed
1 month ago

Mark Synnott Heads 'Into the Ice' to Chase the Mystery of Sir John Franklin

Mark Synnott's 'Into the Ice' combines extreme adventure with historical mystery, appealing to fans of exploration despite most never actually sailing the Northwest Passage.
fromGrub Street
1 month ago

Jeffery Self Fills the Void With Coffee Runs

It felt glamorous - editing my book on set. Unless I make it a performance, I won't get the work done.
NYC food
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

'Great brands retain a degree of mystery': a day in the life of Julian Kyanston

My upbringing in working class Yorkshire and the youth culture of the 80s fueled my passion for brands, teaching me their real power in personal identity.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'd love Keanu to read it': Ione Skye on bisexuality, infidelity and her wild tell-all memoir

"Writing a sex scene is so funny because I didn't want it to be cringy, sleazy or too crass," she laughs.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Blink-182 saved Mark Hoppus' life when he had cancer. His new book helped him heal

"It was really cathartic to write it all out and try to be fair to everybody in the book. My whole goal with the book was to not demonize anybody."
LA Kings
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne review complicity, courage and cowardice examined in a slippery marvel

Children of Radium explores Joe Dunthorne's complex journey uncovering his German Jewish heritage through his great-grandfather's unpublished memoir.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Feeding the soul: Laurie Woolever on food, addiction and working with Anthony Bourdain

Laurie Woolever's memoir reveals her journey through indulgence, navigating challenges of sobriety in a food-driven culture.
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