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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.... more
FAQs about Shards of a Memoir:How many episodes does Shards of a Memoir have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.
November 12, 2023Love Letters of Great WomenFollowing on from last week, this episode looks at letters written by famous women from history including Queen Victoria, Emily Dickinson and Anne Boleyn....more14minPlay
November 03, 2023Love Letters of Great MenIn 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....more13minPlay
October 29, 2023Demi Moore 'Inside Out'This episode looks at the memoir of Hollywood actress Demi Moore - her career, her relationships and personal struggles....more33minPlay
October 14, 2023Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey 'She Said'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....more1hPlay
October 08, 2023Aubrey Gordon 'What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat'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....more39minPlay
September 23, 2023Jo Brand 'Born Lippy'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....more32minPlay
September 10, 2023Mindy Kaling 'Why Not Me?'This week's episode looks at actress, writer and producer Mindy Kaling and her 2015 memoir 'Why Not Me?', where she writes about her education, dating history, leading her own television show and much more....more37minPlay
September 03, 2023Mary-Louise Parker 'Dear Mr. You'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....more34minPlay
August 28, 2023Joel Dommett 'It's Not Me, It's Them'This week's episode looks at comedian Joel Dommett's brilliant memoir about the highs and lows of dating, his family and friends, school anecdotes and meeting The One....more34minPlay
August 22, 2023Lena Dunham 'Not That Kind Of Girl'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....more32minPlay
FAQs about Shards of a Memoir:How many episodes does Shards of a Memoir have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.