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Famesick: A Memoir

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Lena Dunham forges forward, finding a way back to herself following a whirlwind dance with fame and success. Drawing hard-earned insight from life’s twists and the hardships her body endured, she opens her heart to reveal her journey.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE • In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.

For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms searching for diagnoses, treatments, and relief, being the owner and operator of Lena Dunham...

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