Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK

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   UK publishes memoir of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday

   Simon & Schuster UK has published the memoir of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday following his death. The publisher proceeded with the release to honor Arday's wishes. Early sales data indicates the book sold 433 print copies during its first five days on the market. While the work is now available to the British public, a former publisher has questioned the factual accuracy of the memoirs.

   Why it matters

   Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge. The posthumous release of his personal story allows the public to read his account of his life and career.

   What is confirmed

   • Simon & Schuster UK published Jason Arday's memoir as planned.
   • Jason Arday was a former professor at Cambridge.
   • The memoir was published after Jason Arday's death.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A former publisher stated that Arday's memoirs do not have to be true.

   What to watch next

   • Further sales data for digital and print editions
   • Responses from the estate regarding claims about the book's accuracy
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. The Bookseller — Simon & Schuster UK to release Jason Arday's memoir as planned
   2. The Times — Jason Arday memoir will still be published ‘to honour his wishes’
   3. AP News — Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK
   4. PBS — Jason Arday's memoir published in the UK following former Cambridge professor's death
   5. Yahoo — Jason Arday Memoir Sold Just 433 Print Copies in First 5 Days | Exclusive
   6. The Times — Jason Arday’s memoirs don’t have to be true, says former publisher
   7. Yahoo — Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday's memoir published after his death
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