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Mentioned in 25 episodes

The Art of Memoir

Book • 2015

In 'The Art of Memoir', Mary Karr synthesizes her expertise as a professor, writer, and spiritual seeker to provide a comprehensive guide on the art and mechanics of memoir writing.

The book is anchored by excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers, offering practical advice on truthfulness, voice, and the structure of memoirs.

Karr emphasizes the importance of honesty, the democratic nature of memoir writing, and the cathartic power of reflecting on the past.

She critiques several influential memoirs, including works by Richard Wright, Vladimir Nabokov, and Maya Angelou, and provides valuable tips for aspiring memoirists on how to stage their stories effectively.

Mentioned by

Anthony Metivier

Anthony Metivier

Allison Coudert

Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned in

Mary Karr

's bio as her book on writing during the episode's introduction to her segment.

#878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and More

Mentioned by

Celine Nguyen

as the source of an epigraph quote about literature distilling life into a concentrated form.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of

Mary Karr

's books.

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Mentioned by

Mark Ronson

as a resource he consulted while writing his own memoir.

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book that touches on the allure and danger of fetishizing pain in the creative process.

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Allison Coudert

recommends it as a terrific book.

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Mentioned by

John Vervaeke

as a great book on mnemonics and the technical term for memory techniques.

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Mentioned by

John Vervaeke

to illustrate historical mnemonic techniques and memory practices beyond propositional storage.

Bridging the Gap: Theory, Practice, and Trust

Mentioned by

Anthony Metivier

as an important book that has inspired millions of people on memory techniques.

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Mentioned by

Anthony Metivier

as detailing the Greek tradition of memory and its entry into the medieval world.

Method of Loci: Memory Improvement Tactics with Case Studies

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