Tag: Memoir
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Tart by Slutty Cheff: Raw, Unfiltered and Deliciously Fun
I picked up Tart by Slutty Cheff without knowing much about it (aside from some buzz and those cheeky cover quotes from Lena Dunham and Dolly Alderton), and I’m so glad I did. This memoir is an absolute riot – a no-holds-barred through the life of an anonymous young chef in London’s restaurant underbelly. It…
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Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams: A Horror Story Inside a Tech Giant
Every now and then, a book comes along that leaves me feeling like I need to go for a long walk, take a deep breath, and maybe scream into a cushion. Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams was that book. Part memoir, part exposé, and 100% gut-punch, this book charts her time inside Facebook (now Meta),…
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The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson: The Highs, the Lows and the Lies We Tell Ourselves
I’ve been watching Gary Stevenson’s YouTube channel for a couple of years now, so when The Trading Game came out, I was genuinely curious. Watching someone go from rags to riches and then use that experience to critique the very system that made them? That’s exactly the kind of contradiction I find fascinating. Plus, working…
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The Seven Ages of Death by Dr Richard Shepherd: A Deep Dive into Life and Loss
I’ve been fascinated by Dr Richard Shepherd’s work since I first read his book Unnatural Causes. So, when I spotted The Seven Ages of Death, I knew I had to pick it up. If you’re unfamiliar with Shepherd, he’s a renowned forensic pathologist whose career has spanned decades – meaning his stories are captivating as…
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