Reviewing Lena Dunham's Famesick

About this episode

The episode discusses Lena Dunham's memoir Famesick and its insights into her life during the filming of Girls.

The world has been blessed with another Lena Dunham memoir, and we’re here to discuss! Famesick adds a whole new dimension to the idea of Girls Rewatch as Lena reveals how her life was falling apart behind the scenes of Girls. We chat about the validation of a diagnosis, the paradox of keeping together on-screen friendships while having no time for friends of your own, and the mental toll of becoming an overnight success (the Chappell-Roanification of a writer.) Confirmed, it’s the perfect book to listen to while crying and cleaning your room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Amelia Ritthaler, Evan Lazarus

Topics covered

• memoir
• mental health
• friendship
• success
• Lena Dunham
• Girls Rewatch

Keywords

• Lena Dunham
• Famesick
• memoir
• mental health
• friendship
• success
• Girls

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Famesick

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