so how DO we review a memoir (without judging another's life)? my thoughts in Chicago Tribune

As a veteran reviewer (veteran = old, in case you were wondering), I still think a lot (every single time) about the responsibilities of critics—particularly when it comes to memoir.

I thought my thoughts out loud this week, in the Chicago Tribune's special edition on memoir. The link to the story is here.

(For my Tribune thoughts on the new Mary-Louise Parker memoir, Dear Mr. You, go here.)