Shards of a Memoir
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In a brand new season with a brand new focus, I explore memoirs written by some of the world's most inspiring, groundbreaking and interesting people.
Shards of a Memoir
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Following on from last week, this episode looks at letters written by famous women from history including Queen Victoria, Emily Dickinson and Anne Boleyn ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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In this week's episode, I read excerpts of love letters written by famous men from history such as King Henry VIII, Oscar Wilde and Lord Byron ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This episode looks at the memoir of Hollywood actress Demi Moore - her career, her relationships and personal struggles ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This week I look into the Harvey Weinstein scandal that broke in 2017 due to an article in The New York Times, explored in greater detail in the book 'She Said', written by journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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In this episode, I look at the work of writer and activist Aubrey Gordon and her book which explores fat bias, weight discrimination and societal fat phobia ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This week's episode looks at Jo Brand's reflections on what it takes be a modern woman and how "to do female", in her usual comical, relatable and self-deprecating manner ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This episode looks at the memoir of actress Mary-Louise Parker, written as a series of letters to important male figures in her life, including letters to her father, a teacher, a past boyfriend and the future partner of her daughter ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This week's episode looks at Lena Dunham's book of essays, exploring relationships, her career, her mental health journey and facing sexism in the media ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This episode explores Ali Wong's comical memoir, and motherly advice to her daughters on education, careers and relationships, 'Dear Girls ..read more
Shards of a Memoir
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This week I look at the work of Sara Pascoe, focusing on her excellent and very funny book 'Animal', which explores the female body - its biology, social expectations, and relationships with family, friends and partners ..read more