Private Lives Discussion
Frank McCourt wrote Angela’s Ashes and 'Tis. David Eggers wrote A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. Mary Karr wrote The Liar’s Club: A Memoir and Cherry. Martin Amis wrote Experience: A Memoir.
The event was held at the Princeton Club in New York City.
Moderated by Mr. Buford, authors discussed the difficulties that arise when writing a memoir, as well as the fine line between the memoir an… read more
Moderated by Mr. Buford, authors discussed the difficulties that arise when writing a memoir, as well as the fine line between the memoir and the novel. They answered audience members' questions.
Frank McCourt wrote Angela’s Ashes and 'Tis. David Eggers wrote A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. Mary Karr wrote The Liar’s Club: A Memoir and Cherry. Martin Amis wrote Experience: A Memoir.
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