Someone asked me recently about the difference between an autobiography and a memoir. Aren’t they both just a person talking about their own life? Yes. But also no. An autobiography is a direct account of dates and events, the there to here of someone’s life. A memoir is far harder to pin down. Memoirs can range in so many ways, from how they are written to how much time they cover, but, overall, they are far more poignant and emotional, delving into specific times and struggles in the author’s life that they feel compelled to share.
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