Hillary confesses that she had a codependent relationship with Jessica Simpson's autobiography Open Book towards the beginning of quarantine. And thanks to Jessica, Hillary was inspired to turn her own childhood memoir into an audio book. 

Millicent Wimbleberry: The Early Years begins with "The Avocado Accident" a story that pre-dates Hillary's memory. Hillary searches for deeper meaning to this story and wonders if baby stories are not her stories to tell, rather they belong to her parents. Speaking of... you'll hear from them as well. 

Friends - make sure to listen to the Prologue and Episode 1 of this season to have a better understanding of the full story.

Additional reading/listening:

Listen to Open Book by Jessica Simpson

Listen to these episodes of the podcast You're Wrong About 

• Quarantine Deep Dive: Jessica Simpson’s “Open Book” (Week 1)
• Quarantine Deep Dive: Jessica Simpson’s “Open Book” (Week 2)
• Quarantine Deep Dive: Jessica Simpson’s “Open Book” (Week 3)
• Quarantine Deep Dive: Jessica Simpson’s “Open Book” (The Conclusion!)

Read Consolations by David Whyte

Listen to this episode of On Being with Krista Tippett

• The Conversational Nature of Reality an interview with David Whyte

Rashomon is produced and hosted by Hillary Rea

Music in this episode is by Liz Delise

• Liz Delise's website
• Liz's band Lizdelise
• Watch the music video for Nobody

Theme music is by Ryan Culinane courtesy of the Free Music Archive

This episode of Rashomon is sponsored by Tell Me A Story, a communication consulting and coaching business that trains entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers to use the art of storytelling as a powerful communication tool. Learn more about working with Hillary 1-on-1 in one of TMAS' Crafting Your Narrative programs.

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