Domenica Ruta
| Domenica Ruta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Danvers, Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
Phillips Academy Oberlin College University of Texas at Austin |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Subject | Addiction, family relationships |
| Notable works | With or Without You |
| Website | |
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Domenica Ruta is an American author. Ruta's first book, the memoir With or Without You, is a New York Times Best Seller.[1][2]
Early life
Ruta was born in Danvers, Massachusetts to unwed teenage parents. She attended Phillips Academy and Oberlin College. Ruta holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin.[3]
Career
Ruta's memoir, With or Without You, was published on February 26, 2013. It chronicles Ruta's difficult relationship with her drug-addicted mother, as well as Ruta's own struggle with alcoholism.[3]
She teaches memoir writing and creative nonfiction for Gotham Writers Workshop in New York City.[4]
References
- ↑ "Loving But Leaving A Toxic Mother In 'Without You'". National Public Radio. February 24, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ Swansburg, John (January 3, 2013). "Is That My Mother on the Phone?". Slate. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fragoso, Margaux (March 22, 2013). "Mommy Highest". New York Times. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Memoir Writing Faculty". Gotham Writers Workshop. Retrieved 31 January 2015.