

Wed, Mar 05
|Book Society
Spy Daughters with Johanna McCloy and Leslie Absher
Two daughters of spies; two complex and compelling stories. Leslie Absher, author of Spy Daughter, Queer Girl, and Johanna McCloy, editor of her mother’s memoir Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant, share what it's like living a life in secrets and the art of publishing a memoir.
Time & Location
Mar 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
About the event
Two daughters of spies; two complex and compelling stories. Join Book Society when we host Leslie Absher, author of Spy Daughter, Queer Girl and Johanna McCloy, editor of her mother’s highly-rated memoir Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant, for an insightful conversation about living a life in secrets. From coming to terms with their families’ secrets and exploring their own truth telling, you’ll hear about the memoir process from beginning to end.
Your ticket includes:
An intimate conversation with two writers who broke their family's silence to speak their truth
Wine tasting & snacks perfectly pared for the conversation
Opportunity to network with experienced published authors
Both author's books will be available for purchase on the day of the event.