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You Didn't Hear This From Me

By Kelsey McKinney

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You Didn't Hear This From Me

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A deliciously insightful exploration of why we are so obsessed with gossip, and what it can tell us about humans and their search for truth. 'Sharp-witted and thoroughly researched . . . McKinney convincingly proves that gossiping is a legitimate part of modern life' The Times _____________________ "Can you keep a secret?" It's harder than it seems - after all, it's only human to thirst after the juicy updates, jaw-dropping stories, and idle chatter that we typically collect over drinks with friends. No one knows this better than journalist Kelsey McKinney, whose Normal Gossip podcast has accrued a listenership of millions. In YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, McKinney explores the murkiness of everyday storytelling. What even is gossip, and why is it considered a sin? Why are we obsessed with the details of celebrity drama and tabloid headlines? How do we use and abuse gossip - and why do we want to do it at all? McKinney dives deep into a range of cultural cornerstones - from the Epic of Gilgamesh as told by chatbots, to the scandalous betrayals in The Traitors - and captures the heart of gossiping: how enchanting and fun it can be to lean over and whisper something a little salacious into your friend's ear. With wit and honesty, McKinney unmasks what we're actually searching for when we demand to know the truth - and how much the truth really matters in the first place.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2025-02-20
Publication Date:
2025-02-20
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
024174119X
ISBN13:
9780241741191
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
394 g
Height:
142 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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