My Lives

Edmund White's My Lives is a masterclass in the autobiographical essay—intimate, intelligent, and utterly absorbing. White weaves through his experiences as a writer, gay man, and keen observer of culture with prose that's both elegant and disarmingly honest. From Paris to New York, sexual awakening to literary fame, each chapter reads like a private conversation with one of America's finest stylists. Perfect for lovers of literary memoir, queer history, and beautifully crafted sentences.