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The Audacity, curated by Aubrey Hirsch, blends personal storytelling and illustration to explore social issues, personal identities, and challenges faced by women. It addresses topics like body image, healthcare, marriage, and societal pressures, often highlighted through the lens of Hirsch's experiences and those of other contributors.

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The hottest Substack posts of The Audacity.

And their main takeaways
5621 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
  1. Social media can often be a place where sincerity dies, with people sharing their struggles and miseries.
  2. There is pressure to always appear okay, even though many people are dealing with isolation and various problems.
  3. Despite progress in discussing mental health, there are still challenges like expensive therapy and inconsistent insurance coverage.
5188 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jan 24
  1. Favorite book: _All the Sinners Bleed_ by S.A. Cosby - a gripping Southern noir.
  2. Second favorite: _Family Meal_ by Bryan Washington - a poignant story of grief and finding love.
  3. Not every book is great - it's okay to have differing opinions on what you read.
1886 implied HN points β€’ 05 Feb 24
  1. The Audacious Bookclub is reading 'Martyr!' by Kaveh Akbar and will have a conversation with the author on February 27th.
  2. Roxane Gay's newsletter features personal professional news, including upcoming events and a new 'Work Friend' column.
  3. The newsletter includes a roundup of reading material ranging from obituaries to Grammy highlights, new shows, and recent journalism news.
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2594 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
  1. Roxane Gay is launching a new project called 'Roxane Gay Presents' in partnership with Everand.
  2. The series features long essays by different writers, starting with Julia Turshen's essay on powerlifting.
  3. Upcoming essays will cover topics like single motherhood, psychedelics, and American gun culture.
1965 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jan 24
  1. The Audacious Bookclub's February pick is _Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.
  2. Roxane Gay's debut title from Roxane Gay Books is a finalist in the NAACP Image Awards.
  3. Various news and events in the literary and social justice world are highlighted.
1690 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
  1. The book club discussed Sohla El-Waylly's cookbook 'Start Here' and how it was fun to cook together.
  2. Sohla emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' in learning new skills.
  3. Participants shared their cooking experiences, recipes they tried, wins, failures, and areas they want to improve.
10770 implied HN points β€’ 13 Sep 23
  1. The post discusses women, pain, and the struggle to be heard
  2. The author, Aubrey Hirsch, shares personal stories through writing and illustrations
  3. Aubrey Hirsch's work has been featured in various publications like The New York Times and TIME
766 implied HN points β€’ 11 Feb 24
  1. The Audacious Book Club has selected 'Martyr!' by Kaveh Akbar, with an upcoming conversation event you can join on February 27th.
  2. Roxane Gay has launched an essay series called 'Roxane Gay Presents' with Everand and has upcoming events in NYC, including a book launch.
  3. Reading material highlights different topics like the situation in Gaza, job opportunities in various media outlets, and entertainment news like interviews and artist profiles.
4756 implied HN points β€’ 29 Sep 23
  1. The post discusses the current state of abortion in a post Roe v. Wade world.
  2. The post includes insights from Aubrey Hirsch, a writer and illustrator based in New York.
  3. Aubrey Hirsch's work has been featured in various prominent publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post.
10161 implied HN points β€’ 07 Jun 23
  1. Fatphobia limits opportunities and possibilities for individuals.
  2. People often make cruel and unkind comments about others based on their appearance.
  3. Fat Black women like Lizzo face disproportionate criticism and derision, focusing on their bodies rather than their achievements.
4461 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jul 23
  1. The post discusses 'The Demulcent of Shame' essay by Jason Prokowiew.
  2. Jason received the 2023 PEN America/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History for War Boys.
  3. The essay delves into his Russian father's adoption by Nazis during World War II and its lasting trauma.
5306 implied HN points β€’ 29 Jun 23
  1. The post is about addressing size discrimination
  2. The author is Aubrey Hirsch, a writer and illustrator from New York
  3. The content is for paid subscribers
8726 implied HN points β€’ 30 Mar 23
  1. The article discusses the impact of aging on women and appreciating one's skin as they grow older.
  2. The post is by writer and illustrator Aubrey Hirsch, living in New York, with work featured in various publications like The New York Times and TIME.
  3. The content is available for paid subscribers only, with options to subscribe and sign in for access.
3380 implied HN points β€’ 12 Jul 23
  1. The post is about an essay titled "Proud Flesh" by Catherine Gray, an emerging writer from Mississippi.
  2. Catherine Gray's work explores themes of motherhood, loverhood, and healing from sexual trauma.
  3. The essay "Proud Flesh" was published on audacity.substack.com for paid subscribers.
3282 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jun 23
  1. Kristina Kasparian is an emerging writer from Montreal, Canada.
  2. She holds a Ph.D. in neurolinguistics but left academia due to health reasons.
  3. Her essay 'Womb' is available for paid subscribers on audacity.substack.com.