The latest news on the book: it just got its first major review, as of this morning. Kirkus had this to say (dated July 15th, but posted a little early, magazine-style I guess), among other kind words:

. . . This
cleverly executed volume displays the obligatory acumen and erudition,
as well as considerable wit and writing ability. . . [G]oes beyond
backstage information and tips on mnemonics to build a substantive
memoir of family and growth. It