Parisian Lives by Deirdre Bair Summary
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Deirdre Bair's memoir unveils her 15 years crafting biographies of literary giants Beckett and Beauvoir while battling sexism. The New Yorker-praised "groundbreaking" account reveals intimate struggles behind biographical art, inspiring a generation of writers with its raw, feminist perspective.
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A Charlatan's Confession and a Biographer's Baptism
"So you are the one who is going to reveal me for the charlatan that I am." These startling words greeted a young American scholar in a shabby Parisian hotel room in 1971. Picture Samuel Beckett-hawklike visage, tuft of white hair, impaired vision forcing him to sit so close their knees touched at a tiny table. Before departing, he delivered a warning that would prove chillingly accurate: "My friends and family will assist you and my enemies will find you soon enough." This wasn't the beginning most biographers dream of, but it launched Deirdre Bair into an extraordinary journey through the labyrinth of literary biography. Her memoir "Parisian Lives" chronicles the fascinating, often bizarre experiences of capturing two literary titans on the page-Samuel Beckett and Simone de Beauvoir. What emerges isn't just a behind-the-scenes look at famous lives, but a masterclass in persistence, integrity, and the strange alchemy of transforming living, breathing complexity into definitive narrative. The book reveals something rarely discussed: biography isn't detective work or journalism-it's a high-wire act performed while your subjects, their friends, and the entire academic establishment watch, critique, and sometimes sabotage your every move.
The Accidental Biographer Who Defied the Odds
Navigating the Labyrinth of Beckett's Compartmentalized World
The McGreevy Letters and a Biographer's Only Dishonest Act
Academic Hostility and Publishing Perils
From Beckett to Beauvoir: An Unlikely Second Act
The Art and Anguish of Capturing Literary Giants
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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