Lisa Brennan-Jobs in conversation with Lisa Napoli at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (51)

0:12 The Difficulty of Writing a Memoir chapter 3
0:12 Exploring Family History and Legacy
2:13 The Ethics of Writing About Others
3:42 Author's Motivation for Writing a Personal Book
5:18 Overcoming Shame and Self-Doubt through Creative Expression chapter 2
5:18 Overcoming Creative Block and Self-Doubt
6:48 Overcoming Shame and Self-Acceptance through Writing
9:26 The Writing Process: Overcoming Initial Creative Struggles chapter 2
9:26 The Writing Process and Overcoming Initial Struggles
11:45 Challenges of Writing a First Book
13:30 Avoiding Biographical Portrayals of Family Members chapter 2
13:30 Avoiding Biographical Portrayals of Family Members
15:42 Biography vs Memoir: Author's Perspective
17:48 Parental Relationships and Family Dynamics chapter 4
17:48 Author's Reflections on Parental Biographies
19:53 Parental Relationships and Conflict Resolution
21:15 Crafting Universally Relatable Personal Stories
22:37 Author's Intent and Reader's Emotional Connection
24:51 Writing a Memoir and Dealing with Tough Subjects chapter 3
24:51 Writing a Memoir and Dealing with Tough Subjects
26:37 Writing for an Intended Audience
28:10 Coming to Terms with Public Autobiographical Exposure
29:45 Author's Family Relationships and Book Feedback chapter 2
29:45 Author's Family Relationships and Writing Process
31:36 Author's Response to Criticism from Book Subjects
34:07 Dealing with Criticism and Validation of Memoir chapter 3
34:07 Accuracy of Personal Experiences in Memoirs
36:02 Author's Memoir and Public Readings Experience
37:35 Human Nature and the Importance of Kindness
39:55 Navigating Intergenerational Relationships and Emotional Boundaries chapter 3
39:55 Navigating Intergenerational Relationships and Emotional Boundaries
42:04 Childhood Expectations of Fatherly Love and Relationships
43:24 Author's Portrayal of Ex-Boyfriend's Physical Appearance
45:14 First Date and Mother's Emotional State chapter 3
45:14 First Date and Mother's Changing Priorities
47:05 Childhood Memories and Family Secrets Revealed
48:40 Childhood Trauma and Incestuous Abuse Memories
50:08 Parent-Child Relationships and Emotional Distance chapter 1
50:08 Parent-Child Relationships and Emotional Distance
54:13 Overcoming Fear of Self-Exposure in Creative Writing chapter 4
54:13 Overcoming Fear of Self-Exposure in Creative Writing
56:11 Author's Personal Growth and Self-Reflection Process
57:31 Complex Parental Relationships and Emotional Attachment
59:07 Longing for a Hollywood-Style Family Resolution
1:00:45 Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamics chapter 2
1:00:45 Parental Relationships and Family Dynamics
1:02:54 Overcoming Writing Struggles and Creative Block
1:05:06 Conditional Family Dynamics and Parental Expectations chapter 3
1:05:06 Conditional Family Dynamics and Parental Expectations
1:07:04 Challenging Family Dynamics and Conditional Love
1:10:04 Balancing Life's Complexity and Emotional Pain

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