Comments on: Resources for Writing Memoir

By: Paula Griffith

Paula Griffith — Mon, 07 May 2018 06:54:04 +0000

sorry…. it’s Tell IT Slant (oops)

By: Paula Griffith

Paula Griffith — Mon, 07 May 2018 06:53:17 +0000

I’ve read many memoirs and most of the ones already mentioned here, but I must add The Tender Bar–the best one I’ve ever read (and I used to say that about The Liars’ Club). You must read both of those. Also anything by Lamott.

The best how-to book is Tell is Slant.

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By: Julie Farin

Julie Farin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:21:00 +0000

“A Boy I Once Knew” by Elizabeth Stone is great example of memoir writing.

By: Joyce Hager

Joyce Hager — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:57:00 +0000

I’ve read many on your list and agree they are wonderful. I also enjoyed The Boys of My Youth by JoAnn Beard, This Boy’s Life by Tobias Wolff, and The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein. Finally, I never imagined I’d connect so much with Boy Alone by Karl Taro Greenfeld.

By: GretchenWright

GretchenWright — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:32:00 +0000

Shauna Niequist author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, and Bread and Wine is one of my favorites. I’m also halfway through Jesus, My Father, the CIA & Me by Ian Cron.

By: Telling Your Personal Story - Rachelle Gardner

Telling Your Personal Story - Rachelle Gardner — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:51:03 +0000

[…] 5. Meanwhile, create a reading plan for yourself. Set a goal for the next year or so of reading at least 20 good memoirs and 5 books about writing memoir. I have a blog post in which I said exactly that, and also gave plenty of recommendations for books to read. The post is a couple of years old, so you’ll be able to find many books that are more recent. But here’s the post: Resources for Writing Memoir. […]

By: David Ulrich

David Ulrich — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:27:39 +0000

Thanks for the list. I’m not one that has read many memoirs, but I must weigh in here. My favorite memoir, and one that has helped shape the American consciousness, must be Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

By: Wayne Joubert

Wayne Joubert — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:56:05 +0000

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By: Karisse

Karisse — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:27:33 +0000

I am LOVING Garlic and Sapphires. Thanks for the suggestion!

By: Natasha

Natasha — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:29:53 +0000

Thanks for this list Rachelle. I really enjoyed reading ‘Almost French’ by Sarah Turnbull, but then I think one of the biggest selling points for reader’s about memoirs is the ability to relate to the story in some way, be it big or small.

By: Torrey (TorreyShannon.com)

Torrey (TorreyShannon.com) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:26:27 +0000

I liked Stephen King’s memoir On Writing and loved A Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas. Thanks for the reading suggestions!

By: Itching to Tell Your Story? | Rachelle Gardner

Itching to Tell Your Story? | Rachelle Gardner — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:01:34 +0000

[…] pay special attention to the books that are recommended for those wanting to write memoir (in the resources post). Spend six months to a year in this process of studying and learning, while you’re also […]

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