Why people recommend it
Conundrum by Jan Morris is a celebrated memoir that chronicles the author's pioneering journey as a transgender woman and renowned travel writer. Parul Sehgal on The Book Review recommended the book in July 2024 during the Points of No Return episode, sharing that she had recently reread the memoir and expressing her fondness for Morris's compelling narrative. Masha Gessen also recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show in October 2023 during an episode titled We Need Better Narratives About Gender, expressing deep affection for the memoir and highlighting that Morris was an incredible British travel writer who transitioned relatively late in life. Both commentators emphasized the profound impact of Morris's writing on gender narratives and personal identity. Through these recommendations, the memoir gained renewed appreciation as a brilliant, tender, and deeply insightful exploration of self-discovery and transformation, written by one of the twentieth century's most accomplished travel authors.
Who recommended it
- Parul Sehgal Recommended
- Masha Gessen Recommended
Parul Sehgal — 1 mention
“and I reread a book that I think I bet Pamela has read maybe you guys have read to Jan Morris's conundrum”
Masha Gessen — 1 mention
“um I love Jan Morris's Memoir conundrum Jan Morris was the British travel writer the incredible travel writer who transitioned fairly late in life”