Art of Memoir by Mary Karr (2015, Hardcover)

Helpful, creative, humorous!

A creative, lighthearted look at practical ways to gather and write family history. A good reference book. Also a good gift idea for anyone taking on the challenge of writing memoir and recording family memories. Written, with humor, by a credible author.Read full review

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I hate this book

I found the author's narrative voice to be self-conscious and self satisfied. She always seemed to be saying, "Look! Aren't I clever? Aren't I irreverent?" Having seen Mary Karr on plenty of videos on YouTube, I couldn't wait to receive my copy. Boy was I disappointed. I couldn't even finish it.Read full review

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The Art of Memoir

The author has a great sense of humor, so it is easy reading. This book was assigned for a writing class I am taking

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Just what I wanted

I was looking for a used copy in good condition and this one fit the bill. It's in great shape.

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Master Memoirs!

Karr's book instructs on writing your own memoir, but also links you to many examples of memoirs written by others.

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Really enjoying the book. Informative.

Great information if you are interested in writing such a topic.

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If you are looking for insider tips from this successful writer on writing memoirs,

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