Why people recommend it
The Rules Do Not Apply is a candid, fiercely honest memoir by Ariel Levy that chronicles her high-flying career at The New Yorker, her personal life, and a devastating personal tragedy that upended her worldview. On The Book Review podcast, during the July 18, 2024 episode titled The Life of Thomas Edison, guest Tina Jordan brought up the book while discussing Demi Moore's writing. Jordan enthusiastically referenced Levy's work, explicitly mentioning her own memoir titled The Rules Do Not Apply and stating how much she loved it. The conversation underscored the profound emotional resonance of Levy's personal narrative, which examines the illusion that women can have it all if they just follow the right formula. Readers drawn to powerful personal essays and memoirs about grief, ambition, and resilience continue to find deep value in Levy's unflinching examination of expectation versus reality, making it a memorable talking point among literary critics and podcast guests alike.
Who recommended it
- Tina Jordan Recommended
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“her own Memoir which was called the rules do not apply which I loved I don't know if you read”