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    Author James Patterson tells his own story in new memoir

    "James Patterson by James Patterson" is a collection of stories about the best-selling author's life, loves and writing career.
    Jun 09, 2022 3 minutes
    Author James Patterson. (Stephanie Diani)

    Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee speaks with mega best-selling author James Patterson about his new memoir “James Patterson by James Patterson,” a collection of stories about his life, loves and writing career.

    Book excerpt: ‘James Patterson by James Patterson’

    By James Patterson

    passion keeps you going . . . but it doesn’t pay the rent

    When i first arrived in New York, I would force myself to get

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