[Book Review] I Have Many Failed Works

Hello.
 
Today, I've brought a piece of writing by Nora Ephron, a filmmaker and screenwriter.
 
The 1990s romantic comedies starring Meg Ryan, such as "When Harry Met Sally" and "You've Got Mail," originated from her. Her essays are just as witty. In fact, Nora Ephron has a bit of a personal history, having been married three times.
 
In her essay titled "I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections," she playfully, yet seriously, discusses why she did so. It's been beautifully translated into Korean as "I Have Numerous Failed Works." Nora Ephron has become a grandmother now, which makes me a bit sad ㅠㅠ. I found the first couple of chapters really entertaining, and the rest were light and easy reads.
 
From one of those two chapters, I've brought a passage that really resonated with me.
 
Alcoholic parents are truly confusing. They are undoubtedly my parents. I love them. But they are drunkards. I hate them. But I love them. But I hate them. They embody the very image I idolized in my childhood. And they also embody a form that can only be described as monstrous. Over time, they always become monsters. People who exerted immense power over me (it took me 40 years to buy a red coat. Even after buying it, I only wore it once), but who no longer have any influence over me. p.62-63
 
Nora Ephron's parents were quite famous writers and directors, and they were wealthy. However, it seems like they weren't very good at taking care of their children.
 
Also, "Failed Works" was a very witty piece. I've had my own experience writing a failed work, so I could really relate to Nora's statement that "Thinking about my failed works can still make me cry within 5 seconds." I highly recommend reading the entire piece yourself.
 
Anyway, while reading this book, I found Nora Ephron to be truly honest and full of wit. I want to grow old as a cheerful and lovely grandmother like her.