Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory by Sarah Polley consists of personal essays exploring her experiences, including childhood acting, trauma, and healing. In stories like "Alice, Collapsing," Polley delves into memory, resilience, and vulnerability. Through her candid narrative, Polley reflects on the complexities of confronting and understanding past events in her life.
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Inspirational
Mysterious
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Sarah Polley's Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory is lauded for its candid exploration of memory and trauma. Her introspective essays capture resilience and vulnerability, resonating with many readers. Some critique the fragmented narrative but appreciate the compelling insights into personal and universal struggles.
Readers who appreciate raw, introspective memoirs like Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking or Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts will enjoy Sarah Polley's Run Towards the Danger. This book appeals to those interested in confronting trauma, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
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