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Shows tagged as: memoir

Mon, Feb 18 2013

Nicole Georges Explores Family Secrets In Calling Dr. Laura

Portland illustrator and zinester Nicole Georges chronicles her search for information about her father in her graphic memoir, Calling Dr. Laura.

Fri, Dec 7 2012

Michael Heald Talks About "Goodbye To The Nervous Apprehension"

Goodbye to the Nervous Apprehension, Michael Heald's new book of autobiographical essays, is a field guide to his 20s.

Wed, May 23 2012

The Murder of Karly Sheehan

Karen Spears Zacharias's latest book — part crime story, part memoir — explores the brutal 2005 murder of a three-year-old girl.

Fri, May 11 2012

A Carlin Home Companion

The daughter of the late comedy icon George Carlin is swinging through Portland. We'll talk to her about her one woman show about her relationship with her dad.  

Thu, Apr 19 2012

The Iranian Revolution Through A Child's Eyes

Aria Minu-Sepehr shares his first-hand look at the Iranian Revolution.

Thu, Feb 25 2010

Getting Personal in Public

What motivates people to share personal stories in public — whether online, on stage, or in writing?

Wed, Feb 11 2009

Lives on Film

Two Portland International Film Festival offerings make art of the accumulated past.

Fri, Mar 7 2008

Memoir Nation

When faked memoirs have burned us over and over, why do we keep coming back for more?

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