“Crafting
Ones Autobiography or Memoir”
20 May 2017
Presentation to Tulare Kings Writers from 10 -12.
Visalia Library, Oak Street, Blue Room (upstairs)
by Newell G. Bringhurst*
My presentation will focus on the process of composing one’s
life story, be it an autobiography or memoir. My presentation will be divided
into three main sections: First, I will
briefly describe my own fascination with the genre of autobiography/memoir—both
from my own reading of life stories
written by accomplished authors, of note; but also from the perspective of my own feeble
efforts to relate my own life story—as inconsequential as that may seem.
Secondly, I will offer suggestions/guidelines
on the best way to undertake the challenging task of describing one’s life experiences. Finally,
time will be left for members of the audience to “brainstorm” concerning the craft
and challenges of crafting their own readable autobiography/memoir.
*Newell G. Bringhurst is a retired professor of history and
Political Science from College of the Sequoias, where he taught for 25
years. He is the author/editor of thirteen books, exploring various aspects of
American history of race, religion, politics, and Tulare County history.
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