Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK
Simon & Schuster says it is publishing the memoir at the family’s request after scrutiny over plagiarism allegations and disputed achievements.
- On Thursday, Simon & Schuster published the memoir "Great and Unfortunate Things," recounting how Arday, an autistic boy who was non-verbal as a child, became a Black professor at Cambridge University.
- The book's release occurs less than two weeks after Arday, 41, died in London following relentless media coverage of allegations that his academic work was bolstered by plagiarism and that he exaggerated achievements.
- British newspapers noted the memoir omits specific claims, including Arday's assertion that he ran 600 miles in six days to raise money for charity.
- "We are happy to allow the book to speak for itself," the family said, honoring Arday's wishes to publish despite their grief and shock.
- Cambridge University initially cleared Arday of plagiarism allegations but opened an investigation on Aug. 5 after receiving "new information" regarding his qualifications and honorary appointments.
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LONDON (AP) — The British who witnessed how Professor Jason Arday's life and death were analyzed in detail for weeks by headlines about accusations related to his academic credentials and his personal achievements can...
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Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK
Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications and personal accomplishments can now read his version of the story.
Britons get chance to read Jason Arday’s memoir at it hits UK bookstores
Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications and personal accomplishments can now read his version of the story
Jason Arday was found dead after his life story and academic credentials were questioned. As debate rages over how British universities handled the matter and the media's role in his death, his autobiography has now been published.
Professor Jason Arday’s memoir is being published today, a fortnight after he was found dead in his flat in Battersea.
The 41-year-old resigned from his job at the University of Cambridge following a row over allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. His family says “Great and Unfortunate Things” will speak for itself.
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