Shifting the narrative

Mallary Tenore Tarpley, an assistant professor of practice in Moody College of Communication’s School of Journalism and Media, isn’t afraid to be vulnerable in her work. She frequently has her personal narratives published by prestigious outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post and beyond. The writing of her debut memoir, “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery”, though, was uncharted territory.

“Certainly, it takes a fair amount of vulnerability to tell your own personal story,” Tarpley said, “For me, that was particularly true with this book because it’s the most honest thing I’ve ever written.” 

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