How to Write a Memoir in the First Person

Robin Shepper's new book Finding My Way is a memoir of family identity and political ambition. Quirty talks with Robin about the confidence that allows you to settle in the first person as well as inhabiting your own stories. Marianne Smith: The idea of using your middle name and having a look at oneself is a very interesting assignment but it did take time and lots of versions so writing this was a very long process.