Leslie Jamison, celebrated essayist and novelist, discusses her latest memoir, 'Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story'. She shares intimate vignettes about navigating divorce while maintaining privacy and dignity for others. Jamison explores the transformative power of writing through grief and relationships. The conversation delves into how motherhood influences her views on certainty and doubt, and the innovative use of Google search histories as a form of literary self-expression.

In this episode, Leslie Jamison, a writer and teacher, explores the potentially constructive force of female anger — and the shame that can get attached to it.This story was recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publishers like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.