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Abandon me
Book • 2017
In 'Abandon Me', Melissa Febos delves into the intense bonds of love and the need for connection, weaving together stories of her family, lovers, and personal struggles.
The book is a fearless exploration of love, loss, and identity, drawing on diverse sources like psychology, mythology, and personal narratives.
Febos reflects on her relationships, including a tumultuous affair with a married woman, and her complex heritage, navigating themes of abandonment and self-discovery.
The book is a fearless exploration of love, loss, and identity, drawing on diverse sources like psychology, mythology, and personal narratives.
Febos reflects on her relationships, including a tumultuous affair with a married woman, and her complex heritage, navigating themes of abandonment and self-discovery.
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as her second book, which picks up about six months after its end.

Melissa Febos

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#151: Melissa Febos — The Art of Memoir: Turn Life Into Art, Undoing Shame, and Choosing The Artist’s Life
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in the context of autofiction.


Carvell Wallace

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How To Write Your Memoir
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as a powerful memoir about abandonment and relationships.

Mallory O'Meara

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