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Body Work by Melissa Febos
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This collection of essays is quite wonderful because it validates the idea of writing memoir. Memoir is a genre that is often overlooked as something that is not as valid or worthy as other types of writing. Febos explains how writing a memoir is work that can help a writer process trauma, revisit memories, analyze relationships, and otherwise, fully understand their true self. Writing memoir can be a very spiritual and therapeutic process and, even if it is never published, it is highly valuable for anyone looking to look back on their life and learn more about themselves.
I think that this is a collection of essays that would help any reader of memoirs understand a bit more the process that the writer might have gone through as they wrote about their life. Also, if the reader has ever had an inkling of writing about their own life, this book provides some great advice and guidance. Memoir is a wonderful genre and one that I've grown to love in the past few years. Looking forward to reading more of it (and maybe writing as well).
I think that this is a collection of essays that would help any reader of memoirs understand a bit more the process that the writer might have gone through as they wrote about their life. Also, if the reader has ever had an inkling of writing about their own life, this book provides some great advice and guidance. Memoir is a wonderful genre and one that I've grown to love in the past few years. Looking forward to reading more of it (and maybe writing as well).