Book · 2017 · Biography & Autobiography
Hunger
A Memoir of (My) Body
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But more recently in 2017 I started reading a book called Hunger by Roxane Gay and when I read that book I fell in love with the author sight unseen just reading her words so much so that I reached out to her I wanted to get her on my podcast she said no I tried to stay in touch.
Debbie Millman · The Ezra Klein Show · Oct 2026 Listen at 1:09:37 Why people recommend it
Hunger is a powerful and deeply personal memoir by Roxane Gay that explores body image, trauma, food, and self-acceptance in a society that marginalizes those who do not fit conventional physical standards. On an episode of The Ezra Klein Show titled Is the World Getting Uglier?, guest Debbie Millman reflected on how discovering this 2017 publication deeply impacted her life and creative outlook. Millman revealed that upon reading the poignant text, she instantly fell in love with the author's voice sight unseen purely through the strength and honesty of her written words. The profound emotional resonance of the memoir inspired Millman to reach out to the author in an attempt to feature her on a podcast, initiating a connection that underscored the deep bonds forged between readers and vulnerable autobiographical writers. This recommendation highlights the transformative power of confessional non-fiction and its ability to foster instant admiration and solidarity among creatives and readers alike. Through her praise, Millman directed listeners toward a contemporary masterpiece of vulnerability, urging audiences to engage with a narrative that fearlessly confronts complex struggles surrounding identity, trauma, and physical existence in the modern world.
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Debbie Millman but more recently in 2017 I started reading a book called Hunger by Roxane Gay and when I read that book I… 1
“but more recently in 2017 I started reading a book called Hunger by Roxane Gay and when I read that book I fell in love with the author sight unseen just reading her words so much so that I reached out to her I wanted to get her on my podcast she said no I tried to stay in touch”
