Constructing a Nervous System: A Memoir

"Memoir meets criticism in this singular work. Author Margo Jefferson is an acclaimed cultural critic and memoirist, and those paths merge in this sprawling yet cohesive work. At the top of her game in both literary traditions, Jefferson turns her critical eye on herself, charting a life through reflection on pivotal moments in her past and reflections on the artists who shaped her. The result is this stylish and innovative book that defies easy categorization."