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Ambition Monster

A Memoir
Book • 2024
In 'Ambition Monster', Jennifer Romolini shares a deeply personal and introspective memoir about her journey through workaholism, childhood trauma, and the high costs of ambition.

Born to teenage parents in Philadelphia, Romolini's early life was marked by love, neglect, and abuse, which later influenced her relentless pursuit of career success.

The book delves into her experiences in the media industry, her struggles with relationships, and the toll her ambition took on her mental and physical health.

It is an intimate and powerful exploration of the darker side of corporate life and the search for validation and self-worth through career achievements.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Jane Marie
as a memoir about chronic overwork, named one of the best books of the year by Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar.
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The Ambition Monster
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Jonathan Fields
as a raw and emotional memoir about her reckoning with workaholism and obsession with work.
When Success Becomes Empty: Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Ambition | Jenn Romolini
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Maya Shankar
as the book where she first came across Jennifer's story.
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