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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
Soft as Bones: A Memoir
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Enter to win Chyana Marie Sage's poetic memoir about healing intergenerational trauma with Indigenous traditions.
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Availability: 10 copies available, 3060 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Mar 22 - Apr 03, 2025
Countries available: U.S. and Canada
Diary of a Woman's Misadventures in Iraq
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We're giving away this award winning memoir about the mishaps of a woman reservist deployed to war in Iraq. It will make you laugh, cry, and scream.
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Availability: 100 copies available, 700 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Mar 20 - Apr 04, 2025
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A Jew in Gaza: Memoir: Humanitarian Heartbreak, Hubris and Horrors
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We are giving away 100 copies again of this provocative and unusual memoir about life in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis. It has inspired many.
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Giveaway dates: Mar 23 - Apr 04, 2025
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