First published 2017
Sheila Nevins steps out from behind the camera to tell her own story. The documentary producer who shaped modern nonfiction filmmaking writes about the obstacles she faced as a daughter, mother, and woman building a career in entertainment. Through short stories, essays, and poetry, Nevins tackles frenemies, infidelity, plastic surgery, dieting, Viagra, young love's heartbreak, and aging's discomforts. She writes with biting humor and surprising emotion about how things really were for women of her generation. The collection reveals not just Nevins' life but the shared experiences of countless women navigating similar challenges. Her approach combines sharp wit with deep insight as she celebrates what life ultimately offers despite its difficulties.
Genres: autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, reflective
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
255 pages · Hardcover · Flatiron Books