The one thing I have learned from the latest fraudulent memoir debacle is this: there is nothing lamer than being white and upper-middle-class. Growing up safe, sheltered, and assured that your basic needs will always be met doesn't make you cool.
Also, those of us who grew up white and upper-middle-class were often praised for our imaginations and creativity and told we could be and do anything.
Why punish this woman for using her imagination and believing she could be and do anything? It makes perfect sense to me. Of course, being Queen Douchebag of the Publishing World probably wasn't what she had in mind.
In a way, I understand her and I don't blame her in the least.
Posted by Zerd at March 4, 2008 11:45 PMFiction just doesn't sell as well as memoir.
Posted by: L.B. at March 5, 2008 05:21 PM