Memoir

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
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  • A Tiny White Light by Linda Bass
    A Tiny White Light: A Memoir of a Mind in Crisis
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    The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love
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  • Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins by Patti     Smith
    Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins: A Joyful Memoir of a Mother Raising a Son with Down Syndrome
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    Release date: Aug 12, 2024
    Told through 24 unforgettable “lessons,” this deeply moving narrative reveals how life’s biggest challenges can become our most profound teachers.
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  • I’m Glad My Mom Died
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    The Woman in Me
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    Memoirs by Women
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