Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups
by James E. Birren, Kathryn N. Cochran
Category: Biography & Autobiography

Birren has conducted more than twenty-five years of autobiography groups, where participants recall, write, and share their life stories. He offers "how-to" tips for organizing, complementing, and understanding oral history works. He finds that the exercise is rewarding for adults entering periods of transitions, such as the elderly population, and encourages the sharing of experiences with others on the same journey.