Confronting Your Inner Monsters with Claire Dederer
Episode Overview
Discusses the dilemma of admiring art created by problematic figures. Claire Dederer shares her journey to sobriety and self-forgiveness. Offers advice on writing memoirs and navigating the publishing industry. Explores the impact of the MeToo movement on her work. Highlights the importance of personal growth through recovery.
'There are no monsters, there's just humans.'
In this episode of 'Really Good Shares', host A.J. Daulerio sits down with the acclaimed author Claire Dederer to discuss her book, 'Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma'. Claire dives into the murky waters of admiring art created by problematic figures. Is it possible to separate the art from the artist? Claire shares her own journey of grappling with these questions, offering thought-provoking insights and personal reflections on her path to sobriety.
She also provides valuable advice on writing memoirs and navigating the publishing world. Claire's candidness about her own struggles with alcoholism and her process of self-forgiveness makes this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with their own 'monsters'. A.J. and Claire's conversation is peppered with light-hearted moments and deep dives into heavy topics, making for an engaging and enlightening listen.
Don't miss out on this honest and heartfelt discussion that will leave you pondering your own relationship with art and personal growth.