Mary Karr | The Art of Memoir

Acclaimed memoirist and poet Mary Karr teaches ‘The Art of Memoir.’ Buy the book: goo.gl/j6qQel
Beginning in 1995 with ‘The Liars’ Club,’ Mary Karr’s three critically acclaimed, best-selling memoirs are credited with sparking the genre’s current renaissance. She has also taught writing for thirty years and in her latest book, ‘The Art of Memoir,’ now available in paperback, she synthesizes her fields of expertise in a funny, heartfelt and uniquely insightful guide to the mechanics of personal narrative. In Strand’s Rare Book Room, the award-winning author and professor shares the secrets of her craft.
Recorded September 15, 2016

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I love how Mary Karr said "us" or "our people" when referring to African Americans. She mentioned books like Black Boy and Black Like Me of all books. She is amazing writer. Karr wrote three New York Times best selling memoirs and a few books of poetry. I am a memoirist and a poet myself. I am a blogger and I write for children too.

[@P_Belle]

Ayesha Karim , I'd enjoy reading your work. Do you recommend your editor?

[@samsonwilkinson8090]

@@P_Belle by the look of it she edited herself!
Sorry...

[@petedobbins3150]

In her opinion, the art to memoir is voice. I just saved 30 min of your life.
You’re welcome.

[@jezzywally]

Hey, thanks!

[@otherworld11]

Insanely good writer.

[@olgachandra3536]

O.k.

[@ilianagenkova6469]

There it is , the truth...6:08 :)

[@apolinary29]

boring woman. lousy teacher. ego driven. 😝

[@soleikam6662]

Like like like like like...valleyspeak for a person with this reputation...let alone the swearwords...hmmm