Mortification

Mortification is an edited anthology in which authors write candidly about episodes of public shame and professional embarrassment.

The collection gathers personal essays that range from mildly humiliating mishaps to deeply affecting confessions, offering both humor and pathos.

Contributors include a range of well-known contemporary writers who reflect on how mortifying moments shaped their careers or self-understanding.

The anthology highlights the universality of embarrassment while exploring its emotional and artistic consequences.

It serves as a readable, often funny, and sometimes poignant examination of vulnerability in the public eye.