Books like I'll tell you in person by Chloé Caldwell
Chloé Caldwell’s *I’ll Tell You in Person* is a candid, well‑written memoir that follows her quest for adulthood amid job failures, broken romances, and the complex addiction to people, food, and drugs. Through stark honesty and lyrical storytelling, Caldwell reflects on her experiences with work, sexuality, and the American lifestyle, offering a unique perspective from a writer who teaches personal essay and memoir in New York City.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Chloé Caldwell
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