Autobiography

Vanessa on Vanessa: ‘I vowed I’d never write this book’

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Oct

Vanessa Feltz, a prominent British broadcaster, offers an unfiltered look at her life in her autobiography "Vanessa Bares All," despite initially resisting the idea of writing it.

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Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor who offered grandmotherly sex advice as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96

JTA · 13 Jul

Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, passed away at 96, leaving a legacy as a Holocaust survivor, Israeli military veteran, and pioneering sex therapist whose radio show broke taboos and emphasized healthy dialogue among partners.

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Matti Friedman: Bibi-Trapped

Matti Friedman in The Free Press · 25 Jun

Matti Friedman delves into Benjamin Netanyahu's reticence with Israeli journalists amid Hamas' war, prompting an examination of Netanyahu's autobiography, "Bibi: My Story."

0 Music Holocaust

Book Review | Making Music Was The Best Revenge

Eva Fogelman in Moment · 18 Jun

Geddy Lee, the iconic rock musician and son of Holocaust survivors, chronicles his life in "My Effin Life," blending his personal heritage with his illustrious career with the band Rush.

0 Art History

My grandma the legend: Life with art collector Peggy Guggenheim, the fabulously wealthy bohemian

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Jun

Peggy Guggenheim, renowned art collector, led a fascinating life from socialite to bohemian before solidifying her legacy in Venice.

0 Television/Film Culture

Adam Nimoy Shares What It’s Like to Be Spock’s Son

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Jun

Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, shares insights in his new book, "The Most Human," detailing his relationship with his father, known for his iconic role as Spock in Star Trek.

0 Language Holocaust

Rise in anti-Zionism forces journalist to rethink his leftist identity

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward · 8 May

The journalist Michael Gawenda reflects on his evolving relationship with Zionism and Jewish identity in his autobiography "My Life as a Jew."

0 Food Literature

Joan Nathan, pioneering Jewish food maven, dishes all in her new autobiography

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 8 Apr

Joan Nathan, a revered figure in Jewish food writing, has recently published her autobiography "My Life in Recipes," reflecting on her career and the importance of Jewish cuisine in people's lives.

0 Sports History

The Life-Changing Gift of Bill Veeck

Jewdicious · 5 Apr

Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Book Review | She Came, She Sang, She Conquered

Glenn Frankel in Moment · 14 Jan

Barbra Streisand, the iconic Jewish singer and actress, has released an epic 992-page autobiography titled "Streisand by Streisand."

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Book Review | The Maker and Breaker of Ideas

Robert Siegel in Moment · 11 Sep 2023

"The Controversialist: Arguments with Everyone, Left Right and Center" by Martin Peretz is a book that explores the life and influence of the author, who bought The New Republic magazine in 1974.

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Book Review | The Baggage You Can’t Leave Behind

Eva Fogelman in Moment · 11 Sep 2023

In these three recently published memoirs by 20th-century Jewish refugees to America, the authors reflect on their immigrant experiences and the baggage they've carried with them.

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Professor Avi Shlaim on the Jews Who Left Iraq

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 28 Jun 2023

In a recent interview, Professor Avi Shlaim discusses his new book, "Three Worlds: Memoir of an Arab-Jew," which sheds light on the experiences of Jewish communities in Iraq and their subsequent migration to Israel.

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Nan Goldin Is Our Watteau

Joe Fyfe in Tablet · 17 May 2023

The article discusses the work and life of photographer Nan Goldin, known for her intimate and raw portrayals of herself and her friends.

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Actress Selma Blair reflects on her health, her career and on being Jewish

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 1 Aug 2022

Selma Blair, a Jewish actress, has released a new autobiography titled "Mean Baby" that explores her difficult life and her Jewish upbringing.

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The unbearable emptiness of being Woody Allen

Forward · 27 Mar 2020

In "The unbearable emptiness of being Woody Allen," the article discusses Woody Allen's autobiography, "Apropos of Nothing," highlighting his problematic language when referring to women and his attempt to construct a moral framework that portrays him as a rebel standing against societal norms.

0 History Gender/Identity

Nothing to Worry About

David Lehman in Tablet · 19 Nov 2019

In this excerpt from "One Hundred Autobiographies: A Memoir" by David Lehman, the narrator recounts seeking advice from a wise man in the synagogue on how to avoid the draft during the Vietnam War.

0 Gender/Identity Literature

The Listener on the Mat

Malina Saval in Tablet · 29 Aug 2019

Jennifer Pastiloff, a popular yoga teacher and writer, is known for her exceptional listening skills, despite being profoundly deaf.

0 History Politics

The General Who Wasn’t There

Orian Morris in Tablet · 12 Feb 2019

The text revolves around a journalist's meeting with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak for an interview discussing his autobiography.

0 Israel Literature

Ze'ev Jabotinbsky: A maverick Zionist for his life

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Apr 2016

Professor Brian Horowitz discusses the life of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, a controversial Zionist leader who founded Israel's Revisionist right.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Memory Palaces

Susan Shapiro in Tablet · 8 Mar 2012

This article discusses three Jewish women who are finalists for the National Book Critic Circle's best autobiography award.

0 History Literature

Convert’s Tale

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 10 Aug 2010

Schmitt's study delves into the Opusculum de conversione sua, a 12th-century text purportedly written by a converted Jew named Herman.

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