Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Mary Karr: The Art of Memoir
Mary Karr grew up in the same little rathole that I grew up in - at just about the same time - so I have identified with her writing ever since I discovered her via her wonderful The Liars' Club. I was kind of a fan of memoirs before I read Mary's first book, but her's struck me as so true and so brave that I now appreciate a good memoir more than ever. And I've always got my eye out for the next good one, especially those written by non-celebrities.
I'm looking forward to grabbing The Art of Memoir some time this week when I finally get the chance to visit a bookstore or two. Can't wait.
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Terry Gross, of NPR's Fresh Air, interviewed her last week
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I've added it to my massive TBR list.
Kaye, thanks for that link. I missed that broadcast...so I'm off now to give it a listen. Let me know what you think of the book.
DeleteReminds us not only how compelling personal stories can be, but how, in the hands of a master, they can transmute into the highest art.
ReplyDeleteAnd Mary Karr is definitely one of those masters.
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