Can You Ever Forgive Me? by Lee Israel: A Must-Read for Fans of True Crime and Literary Fiction

Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Memoirs of a Literary Forger

by Lee Israel

4.3 out of 5

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In her memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Lee Israel recounts her journey from respected literary biographer to forger and thief. Israel's story is a fascinating and disturbing look into the life of a woman who was both brilliant and deeply flawed.

Israel began her career as a successful biographer, writing books about Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, and Estée Lauder. But after her career faltered in the 1990s, she turned to forgery to make ends meet. She began by forging letters from famous authors, such as Ernest Hemingway and Noel Coward, and selling them to collectors. But as her forgeries became more daring, she eventually crossed the line into theft, stealing letters from libraries and archives.

Israel's memoir is a gripping account of her life of crime. She writes with honesty and self-awareness about her motivations, her fears, and her regrets. She also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of forgery and theft, and the people who inhabit it.

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a must-read for fans of true crime and literary fiction. It is a complex and moving story about a woman who was both brilliant and deeply flawed. Israel's memoir is a reminder that even the most talented people can be capable of great crimes, and that redemption is always possible.

Reviews

"Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a fascinating and disturbing look into the life of a woman who was both brilliant and deeply flawed. Israel's memoir is a must-read for fans of true crime and literary fiction." - The New York Times

"Israel's memoir is a gripping account of her life of crime. She writes with honesty and self-awareness about her motivations, her fears, and her regrets. She also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of forgery and theft, and the people who inhabit it." - The Washington Post

"Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a must-read for fans of true crime and literary fiction. It is a complex and moving story about a woman who was both brilliant and deeply flawed. Israel's memoir is a reminder that even the most talented people can be capable of great crimes, and that redemption is always possible." - Entertainment Weekly

About the Author

Lee Israel was an American writer and biographer. She is best known for her memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, which was adapted into a film starring Melissa McCarthy in 2018. Israel died in 2014 at the age of 75.

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Memoirs of a Literary Forger

by Lee Israel

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12802 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	145 pages
X-Ray	:	Enabled

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