Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
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.
Who Should Read Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory?
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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Sarah Polley's Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory reflects on her experiences in both the entertainment industry and personal challenges, showcasing her versatility as an actress, director, and now author.
The book's title is derived from advice given to Polley by her doctor, which encouraged her to confront and embrace her fears and anxieties rather than avoid them.
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Run Towards the Danger highlights Polley's ability to articulate complex emotions and experiences through a blend of memoir and personal essays, providing readers a deeper understanding of resilience and healing.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
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