How to Write a Successful Memoir: Approaching Neverland

Today’s writer is Peggy Kennedy, whom we first presented to you on June 5, 2009. Approaching Neverland, her memoir of a mentally-ill mother and a family that struggled to survive, is amazing—and redemptive. I hope you will procure a copy.

Denis Ledoux: Can you tell our readers what your book is about and why you were impelled to write it? What was driving you to spend the time, energy and money to get this book out into the world?

Peggy Kennedy: The name of my book is Approaching Neverland,...