Writing the Memoir: From Truth to Art, Second Edit

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A wonderful primer [Posted on 2008-01-14]
Writing the Memoir is exactly that; a well written guide to would-be authors. Packed with thoughtful exercises after each brief chapter, this little book will get your creative juices flowing! Barrington shares her own personal experiences throughout and provides lots of excellent references.
If you are ready to get your fingers moving on the keypad and get some memoir writing done (as compared to just thinking about it) try this book. Barrington is clear to say it isn't easy crafting a great memoir, but she gives the reader lots of foundational material from which to start.
A good read! A better workbook!

Comprehensive guide for serious memoirists [Posted on 2008-01-25]
For memoirists working alone or with a group, Barrington is an insightful and skillful guide. She gives excellent advice on how to maintain the delicate balance between the demands of accuracy and of engaging readers. And she offers solutions to the challenge of protecting yourself and others in your story from painful public exposure without compromising your tale.

Writing Memoirs [Posted on 2008-02-29]
"Writing a Memoir" by Judith Barrington is the text used for an on-line class I am currently taking. It is a practical guide for discerning the elements of the memoir. This book, coupled with an excellent teacher, is responsible for improving my writing as well as giving me a clear picture of the differences between a memoir, an essay, and a short story. I highly recommend this book for people interested in writing their life stories.

Best of the Lot [Posted on 2008-05-24]
During the past year, I've read half a dozen books similar to, but not as worthwhile as this one. Judith Barrington is a fine poet, and the poetry of her thoughts and language, both, strike something much deeper than a 'how to' on the subject of memoir. If you are a writer looking for a guide in spirit as much as in craft, buy the book.

A must-read for those writing a memoir [Posted on 2008-08-09]
An excellent book answering FAQs that you didn't know you had or if you did, you didn't know how to ask them. As I was crafting my own memoir, this book helped guide me on the path. I kept going back to it again and again as a reference, a reminder and as encouragement. Note that it has writing exercises to help you learn by doing.

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