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Memoir
As a literary genre, a memoir (from the French: mémoire from the Latin memoria, meaning "memory", or a reminiscence), forms a subclass of autobiography – although the terms 'memoir' and 'autobiography' are almost interchangeable in modern parlance. Memoir is autobiographical writing, but not all autobiographical writing follows the criteria for memoir.
Memoirs are structured differently from formal autobiographies which tend to encompass the writer's entire life span, focusing on the development of his/her personality. The chronological scope of memoir is determined by the work's context and is ...more
Memoirs are structured differently from formal autobiographies which tend to encompass the writer's entire life span, focusing on the development of his/her personality. The chronological scope of memoir is determined by the work's context and is ...more
Asshole: A Memoir—Wild Stories of Trauma, Truths, and Transformation
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We're giving away 5 copies of Rob Tonkin's unflinchingly honest memoir that tackles trauma and what it takes to transform after abuse
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Red Pockets: A Tale of Inheritance, Ghosts and the Future
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My Husband Almost Killed Me
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A survivor’s true story of abuse, resilience, and escape. For anyone who’s ever felt trapped—this book says: you are not alone, and there is hope.
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