Memoir
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Mini Reviews: Nonfiction about women
2025 has turned out to be quite the year of reading nonfiction for me, which I love. Here are three fantastic nonfiction reads about women (who happen to be writers). Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley is a comprehensive, thoughtful biography of, dare I say, one of the best known and loved Continue reading
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My Life in France by Julia Child with Alex Prud’homme
“Upon reflection, I decided I had three main weaknesses: I was confused (evidenced by a lack of facts, an inability to coordinate my thoughts, and an inaility to verbalize my ideas); I had a lack of confidence, which caused me to back down from forcefully stated positions; and I was overly emotional at the expense Continue reading
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BECOMING by Michelle Obama | Review
Becoming by Michelle Obama has gotten so much buzz in the past few months that I knew I had to put it on my summer TBR. I also can’t resist a good memoir, especially one written by such a talented, strong, high-profile professional woman. I’ve got a soft spot for presidential biographies, but it occurred to Continue reading
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THE ART OF MEMOIR by Mary Karr | Review
Credited with sparking the current memoir explosion, Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club spent more than a year at the top of the New York Times list. She followed with two other smash bestsellers: Cherry and Lit, which were critical hits as well. For thirty years Karr has also taught the form, winning graduate teaching prizes Continue reading
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WILD by Cheryl Strayed
“How wild it was, to let it be.” I’ve had my eye on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir Wild for years now. I love hiking- as explained here– so when I heard of this book I knew it would be something I would find interesting, at the very least. I’m familiar with the Appalachian Trail, but before reading this Continue reading
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THE NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE by Frederick Douglass
“You have seen how a man was made a slave; you shall see how a slave was made a man.” Out of all the novels, short stories, and poems we read in my Introduction to Literature class, I chose to write my final paper on Frederick Douglass’ memoir, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An Continue reading
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