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In his most recent nonfiction work, Shields (The Thing About Life Is That One Day You'll Be Dead) offers portraits of "other people," including family members, lovers, athletes, and celebrities. However, in these essays, Shields also frequently interrogates his notion of self, focusing a lens on his identity in relation to others. The author recognizes this inward gaze and feels the anxiety and ironi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More