Memoir is all about writing from your own memories and perspective, right? Well, sure—but sometimes putting your reporter hat on can unearth essential details, too.
Very timely and helpful for me, Ladane. A good example of what you're suggesting is what I am learning from talking with my extremely frail older half-sister. She was 16 when I was born and was "lucky" enough (ha) to have to take care of me when I was a baby. I don't remember that, of course, but she does. I am learning so much that I never knew, both about her and our family situation. Thank you so much.
Yes, absolutely, that's an important point. I think that's likely one of the reasons Ladane mentioned that this is something she often (but not always) recommends writers do.
Very timely and helpful for me, Ladane. A good example of what you're suggesting is what I am learning from talking with my extremely frail older half-sister. She was 16 when I was born and was "lucky" enough (ha) to have to take care of me when I was a baby. I don't remember that, of course, but she does. I am learning so much that I never knew, both about her and our family situation. Thank you so much.
Thank you
Unless your family is abusive
Yes, absolutely, that's an important point. I think that's likely one of the reasons Ladane mentioned that this is something she often (but not always) recommends writers do.