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Journalists Question Everything: Ira Glass, Zoe Chace, Jonathan Eig, Astead Herndon

Question Everything with Brian Reed

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The Complexity of Personal Narratives

This chapter explores the intricate journey of writing a biography about Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on capturing his personal life while respecting his family's feelings. The speakers discuss the challenges of revealing sensitive topics, such as infidelity, and the struggle to convey a more intimate portrait of a historical icon. They highlight the balance between honesty in storytelling and the emotional implications for those connected to the subject.

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