Behind the Mirror

“A penetrating and persuasive take on why viewers continue to be enthralled.” – Publishers Weekly“Behind the Mirror by Taran Armstrong is an intriguing look at the history of Big Brother and why so many of us tune in. Through personal narrative and interviews with the people who were there, Armstrong takes us on a captivating, sweeping tour through this American obsession–ultimately showing us that when we look into the mirror, we see ourselves.” – Danielle J. Lindemann, sociologist and author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us“An insightful and worthwhile dive into the gameplay and culture of Big Brother. I can’t think of anyone better to thoroughly analyze the show we all love more than Taran Armstrong.” – Dan Gheesling, media personality and winner of Big Brother Season 10“I laughed, I cried, and I felt fully seen. Taran Armstrong has written something extraordinary: a sharp, heartfelt examination of Big Brother that captures exactly why we care so deeply about the most surveillant reality show in existence. It’s smart without being stuffy, insightful without losing its charm, and effortlessly threads deep social commentary into the raw reality of Big Brother. If you’ve ever found yourself passionately (or even sheepishly) defending your love for the show, this is the book to hand over. It feels like chatting with your smartest, funniest friend - an absolute must-read.” – Taylor Hale, media personality and winner of Big Brother Season 24