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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
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The Miller's Angel Baby: A Memoir of My Alcoholic Father’s Secret Life
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The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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Mountains to Cross: Finding Life's Purpose in Service
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Enter for a chance to win a copy of Mountains to Cross, an inspiring invitation to to consider a path of purpose through compassion.
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