The Memoir and the Memoirist: Reading and Writing Personal Narrative
"This thoughtfully reasoned and lucidly written book delves further into the dynamics of the new memoir than anything I know of . . . ." --Phillip Lopate, The Art of the Personal Essay"The Memoir and the Memoiristis a must read for every writer and reader of this dynamic literary genre." --Maureen Murdock, Unreliable Truth"With great depth and clarity, Larson examines that which drives writers to cast their lot with truth and celebrates the myriad ways writers 'reassemble' themselves  . . . ." --Laurie Alberts, Fault Line"This thoughtfully reasoned and lucidly written book delves further into the dynamics of the new memoir than anything I know of, and is sure to spark discussion, help guide would-be practitioners, and bring much-needed illumination to a vexed subject." - Phillip Lopate, author of The Art of the Personal Essay"