In her latest project, “Dreams of a Life” director Carol Morley returns to deeply personal territory with a planned feature film adaptation of “7 Miles Out.” The semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 2015, chronicles her adolescence in the aftermath of her father’s suicide.

“The Salt Path,” a memoir that inspired millions with its tale of resilience and courage and led to a major film adaptation starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is now mired in controversy. The unexpected development has left readers and audiences seeking answers.