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Alex Vernon, "Peace Is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O'Brien" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

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Crafting Biographies: Engaging Narratives

This chapter explores the art of writing a biography, focusing on the balance between chronology and engaging storytelling techniques. The discussion includes the author's evolution in writing style, moving from war themes to broader narratives that reflect diverse human experiences. It also highlights the significance of personal influences and the challenges of portraying themes of peace alongside the complexities of war.

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