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Spy Daughters with Johanna McCloy and Leslie Absher
Spy Daughters with Johanna McCloy and Leslie Absher

Wed, Mar 05

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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.

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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.

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