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The Art of Memoir

by: Mary Karr
Summary:

The book offers insights into the craft of writing a memoir, drawing from the author's personal experiences and examples from other memoirists. It provides practical advice on aspects such as truth-telling, voice development, and the ethical considerations of sharing real-life stories.

Key points:

1. Truth: Karr stresses the need for honesty in memoirs, including uncomfortable truths, focusing on emotional accuracy.

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