Why people recommend it
Self-consciousness is an introspective memoir by American novelist and writer John Updike. The book was discussed on The Book Review during the episode titled Picking the Best Memoirs Since 1969 in July 2024. During the discussion, Dwight Garner mentioned John Updike's memoir as a work that he deeply admired. He noted that it was a particularly difficult omission when the team was working to finalize their top fifty memoirs list. Additionally, the host on The Book Review during another July 2024 episode titled The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone brought up John Updike's memoir as a book that they also held in high regard. Both speakers emphasized their admiration for Updike's autobiographical writing, positioning the book as a notable contribution to the genre even if it ultimately did not secure a spot on the final published selections. The conversational references highlighted the lasting personal impact of Updike's prose and his ability to craft a memorable and affecting memoir that resonates strongly with critics and avid readers of modern American literature alike.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Discussed
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“I think John Up's Memoirs self-consciousness it's a book that I I really admire and was hard for us to choose”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“uh high would be I think John Up's Memoir is self-consciousness it's a book that I I really admire”