Is Oprah’s Book Club Pick Really a True Story?

About this episode

This episode discusses the controversy surrounding Amy Griffin's memoir, The Tell, following a recent lawsuit and media coverage.

Amy Griffin's bestselling memoir The Tell was celebrated by Oprah and Reese Witherspoon as a powerful story of recovered memories, trauma, and healing, until a lawsuit was filed more recently. In this episode, we discuss The New York Times stories on the topic, and unpack the controversy surrounding Griffin. Griffin's attorney has defended her and called the lawsuit bogus, saying “we look forward to exposing these meritless claims in court, as well as the deeply flawed New York Times reporting that is at the center of it. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe To connect with Infamous's creative team, join the community at joincampsidemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Amy Griffin

Topics covered

• memoir
• lawsuit
• trauma
• healing
• media controversy

Keywords

• Oprah's Book Club
• The Tell
• Amy Griffin
• lawsuit
• New York Times
• memoir
• trauma
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The New York Times, Campside Media, Sony Music Entertainment

Books & works: The Tell, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus

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