The Art of Memoir
by Mary Karr
Recommended by Tim Ferriss and Mike Birbiglia
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Best Books on Writing, Most Recommended Books, and Writing.
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 teaching prizes at Syracuse. (The writing program ther...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Best Books on Writing, Most Recommended Books, and Writing.
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Mike Birbiglia
“I reference @ANNELAMOTT's "Bird By Bird" a lot (rec'd by @GaryGulman on his episode) and I also recommend @marykarrlit's book "Art of Memoir" which I find completely inspiring. #WorkingItOut”
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