The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin

Description

Amy Griffin’s memoir, a national bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick, actively confronts the lengths individuals take to shield themselves, and demonstrates how sharing our stories facilitates healing. For decades, Amy sprinted; she fled down Amarillo’s dirt roads, raced across the University of Virginia’s campus, and surged through New York City’s streets. She built a life, a marriage, a family, and a successful career, yet constantly evaded a hidden truth. She concealed this secret not only from loved ones but also from her own conscious mind. Her daughter’s poignant question, “Where are you, Mom?” pierced the veil of Amy’s carefully constructed facade and initiated a profound quest for self-discovery.

This journey thrust Amy into the vanguard of psychedelic therapy, challenged the boundaries of the judicial system, and ultimately compelled her return to the Texas panhandle. She actively investigated the buried trauma of her childhood, scrutinizing the relentless pursuit of perfection, control, and appearances that often drives women. Griffin directly questions the moment when girls begin to seek external validation, prompting readers to consider the freedom found in embracing their authentic selves. She argues that radical truth-telling deepens human connection, both with others and within ourselves. Amy’s narrative actively illuminates the path toward recovery and self-acceptance, offering hope and demonstrating the transformative power of vulnerability. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, praises Amy’s “beautiful account of the journey of courage” required to confront the past. Griffin actively compels readers to examine their own hidden narratives, and empowers them to seek healing through honesty and self-reflection.

Listening Length: 7 hours and 40 minutes
Author: Amy Griffin
Narrator: Amy Griffin
Whispersync for Voice: Ready
Audible.com Release Date: March 11, 2025
Publisher: Random House Audio
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Language: English
ASIN: B0D8MCR21L

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