I don’t often cross-post between here and my book blog, What Lexi Reads, but y’all are likely to be interested in this one.
Remember Mira Bartok, who visited us here in 2009 for a Q&A about her blog, Mira’s List, and grants for writers?
Her book is out: The Memory Palace. It’s about growing up with her schizophrenic mother. And it’s fabulous. A great study for memoirists, too.
Head over to What Lexi Reads for my review.
This book looks fascinating. I’ve picked it up a few times at the bookstore. Next time maybe I should carry it to the front desk to buy.
~ Wendy
Sounds like a very interesting book. I wonder if her mom is still alive today? I wonder how the author dealt with the tricky combination of writing the truth and shedding negative light on a family member?
Hey Peggy,
Her mother actually dies in the book. That’s not giving away any secret — She starts off the narrative at her mother’s bedside. But there are plenty of other folks in the book who she writes about who I imagine are still around. Writing about other people in a truthful way but without hurting any feelings is always tricky!
This one’s now on my TBR list! Thanks Alexis. Cheers, Lisa