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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
The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood
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Breaking silence on childhood trauma and motherhood—a raw, honest, inspiring story of healing and reclaiming the authentic self.
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Climbing Back: From Coma to Calling : A True Story of Survival, Sickle Cell, and Divine Purpose
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