Hahaha! I read recently that memoir is an evolving genre. Since it’s not meant to be necessarily a timeline autobiography, it doesn’t have to be written by an older person. The way I am now viewing memoir is as a story of pieces of a person’s list. The segments may come in multiple installments or in one fell swoop. For me, the common denominator is wisdom. What did the author learn along the way? Can they convey that in a moving way to the reader?
Appreciate the review so much I plan to read the latest. 4 memoirs that’s a new concept to me. Obviously not reading enough
Hahaha! I read recently that memoir is an evolving genre. Since it’s not meant to be necessarily a timeline autobiography, it doesn’t have to be written by an older person. The way I am now viewing memoir is as a story of pieces of a person’s list. The segments may come in multiple installments or in one fell swoop. For me, the common denominator is wisdom. What did the author learn along the way? Can they convey that in a moving way to the reader?
Thanks I appreciate your feedback. Be well!
Thank you for sharing Michael J Fox memoirs! Happy Birthday to him!
You are welcome. He’s a real life hero.