Sarah LaBrie

Dec 18, 2024 | theguardian.com | Sarah LaBrie

One recent afternoon, I went with a friend to pick up her five-year-old from art class. Our progress walking home was slow. Her daughter wanted to examine every leaf. She wanted to say hello to every stranger. She wanted to be in the shade but not walk in the sun to get there. It took 20 minutes to travel a block, even longer to make the next. My friend did not get frustrated and neither did I. It felt like a privilege to watch them together.

Nov 29, 2024 | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton |Sarah LaBrie |Annabelle Tometich |Lilly Dancyger

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.

Nov 20, 2024 | largeheartedboy.com | Sarah LaBrie

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Jesmyn Ward, Lauren Groff, Bret Easton Ellis, Celeste Ng, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aimee Bender, Roxane Gay, and many others. Sarah LaBrie’s memoirNo One Gets to Fall Apart is an imaginatively told story of the author’s family past and present.

Oct 22, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Sarah LaBrie |Melania Trump |Stephanie Johnson |Brandon Stanton

A slick, vacuous glimpse into the former first lady’s White House years. First ladies’ roles have evolved significantly in recent decades. Their memoirs typically reflect a spectrum of ambition and interests, offering insights into their values and personal lives. Melania Trump, however, stands out as exceptionally private and elusive.

Oct 19, 2024 | post-gazette.com | Sarah LaBrie

“No One Gets to Fall Apart,” writer Sarah LaBrie’s introspective and vulnerable debut memoir, is a searing account of what it’s like to love someone who is grappling with a severe mental illness. The book’s title is also an explanation: Sarah’s mother has fallen into an increasingly alarming mental state that has quickly developed into full-blown schizophrenia.