The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin

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About the Book

For decades, Amy Griffin ran — through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; onto the campus of the University of Virginia as a student athlete; through the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; and through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career as a venture capitalist. Driven, hardworking, and a self-described perfectionist for as long as she could remember, Griffin was constantly in motion — until the breakneck pace of her life began to take a real toll on her mind, body, and relationships. The turning point came when her ten-year-old daughter told her, "You're here, but you're not here," prompting Griffin to begin questioning what her rigid habits and constant busyness might be shielding her from.

During a session of psychedelic-assisted therapy using MDMA, long-buried memories surfaced: repressed recollections of sexual abuse by a trusted teacher during middle school. So began Griffin's quest to solve a mystery trapped in the deep recesses of her own memory — a journey that took her into the emerging field of psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and ultimately back home to the Texas panhandle where her story began. In The Tell, Griffin interrogates the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and appearances that drives so many women, asking when, in the path from girlhood to womanhood, so many of us learn to look outside ourselves for validation — and what kind of freedom becomes possible when we accept the whole of our own story.

Critical Acclaim

The Tell became a New York Times bestseller, an Oprah's Book Club pick, and was named a Time Best Book of the Year; Griffin herself was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and a 2025 Woman of the Year. Reese Witherspoon called it a book that "encourages us to recognize that sometimes you must understand your own pain to fully experience life's greatest joys," praising Griffin's courage and vulnerability as "a gift to us all." Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score, called it "a beautiful account of the journey of courage it takes to face the truth of one's past," and Kirkus Reviews described it as "an important, wholly believable account of how long-buried but profoundly formative experiences finally emerge."

A Note on Contested Reception

Following publication, the memoir's authenticity came under public scrutiny after reporting raised questions about whether portions of Griffin's account closely resembled the experiences of another individual connected to the same school, who has pursued legal action. Readers may wish to be aware of this ongoing public discussion alongside the memoir's critical acclaim and its exploration of a subject — memory recovery through psychedelic therapy — that remains genuinely debated within the scientific and medical community.

Note: this memoir centers on childhood sexual abuse and its long-term psychological effects; readers may wish to be aware of this content before reading.

Why Choose This Book?

• A New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick: Widely read and discussed since its 2025 release.
• Named a Time Best Book of the Year: Griffin was also named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and a Woman of the Year.
• Endorsed by notable voices: Praised by Reese Witherspoon and Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score.
• Explores a genuinely emerging field: Offers a personal account of psychedelic-assisted therapy and memory recovery, a subject of active scientific interest and debate.
• Candid and deeply personal: Interrogates perfectionism, control, and the pressure many women feel to maintain appearances.

About the Author

Amy Griffin is a venture capitalist and founder of G9 Ventures, an investment firm that has supported the growth of notable female-founded brands including Goop, Hello Sunshine, and Bumble. She was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and a Time Woman of the Year in 2025. The Tell is her debut memoir.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Readers interested in memoirs of trauma, memory, and healing
• Fans of Oprah's Book Club selections
• Anyone interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy and its emerging applications
• Readers exploring themes of perfectionism, control, and women's self-worth
• Readers of Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score and similar trauma-focused nonfiction

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