I just now noticed that you have edited out the "autobiographical" phrase in that first sentence.  Thank you.  An alternate, and perhaps better action would have been to strike out the words because then, if anyone happens to encounter this thread in the future, it would be a little easier to understand why I responded as I have done, e.g.,
"Despite the quote, this section strongly suggests more than a casual contact (and perhaps autobiographical) component."
I appreciate this constructive gesture.