Smile Now, Cry Later

by Miranda July

First published 2024

Miranda July was always the odd one out. But she refused to stay in the shadows. In this unfiltered memoir, the acclaimed artist recounts her unconventional path - from an awkward outsider to a celebrated creator. With her signature blend of humor and vulnerability, July takes readers on a riveting ride, baring the personal struggles that shaped her rise to fame. Through it all, she discovers the power of embracing the full spectrum of human emotion: the ability to smile now, and cry later.

Genres: autobiography, contemporary, memoir, biography-memoir

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, vulnerable

Tropes: found-family, unconventional-path

242 pages · Paperback · Some People Press

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