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Bono, Matthew Perry, Viola Davis, Minnie Driver, Molly Shannon, Tunde from Peloton are among the many celebrities who have put out memoirs this year. Some could be considered art, like Jennette McCurdy’s reflection on her anger and compassion toward her abusive mother. Others, like Matthew Perry’s obsession with Jennifer Aniston never wanting to sleep with him, just seem petty. In this week’s episode of Into It, Sam Sanders and comedian Chelsea DeVantez, host of the podcast Celebrity Book Club, pinpoint what exactly makes a celebrity memoir stand out and conclude that the good ones will change your life. Listen to the full episode here and subscribe below.