Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure by Larry Smith, Rachel Fershleiser
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Book Reviews of Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure
Book Review: Six Word Stories
Summary: 5 Stars
The book was great; everything as described by Michael Smerconish. The work shows how much can be said in so few words. I am enjoying the book.Book Review: Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure
Summary: 5 Stars
As with MOST of the books and a lot of the music I purchase, I "heard it on NPR!" I mean, really!! Listening to the awesome interviews of authors and musicians discussing their work is the very best way to find out about them. I presented a copy of the Memoir book to each of several friends at dinner recently, and they immediately responded EXACTLY the way I expected and hoped -- they started reading aloud as they paged through the book. My moment was complete!! I, of course, have a copy for myself and plan to continue to enjoy it. The other reaction that folks have is to try to write their OWN six-word memoirs. Really great idea!!! Kudos to those who compiled the book!!Book Review: When I'm bored, I pick up Six Word Memoirs
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a writer myself, when I get a moment I grab this book. I read a few six word memoirs, get a few chuckles and I can put it down without worrying if I'll forget what I was reading. It's perfect for a flight or
when you have some time for yourself.
Book Review: Tell your story. Make it brief.
Summary: 5 Stars
In November 2006, Smith Magazine challenged readers to write their memoirs in six words--no more, no less. One thousand of the submissions are printed here, with more to be found on their website. Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure is not an easy book to review, so don't think of this as an actual review; think of it a challenge. Here is a sampling of six-word memoirs from the book to provide inspiration.
Some writers tell their stories with humor and self-deprecation:
>> Woman Seeks Men--High Pain Threshold.
>> My first concert: Zappa. Explains everything.
>> Aging late bloomer yearns for do-over.
As you would expect, there are many bitter or bittersweet references to relationships gone bad:
>> Girlfriend is pregnant, my husband said.
>> Just in: boyfriend's gay. Merry Christmas.
>> Let's just be friends, she said.
Some lucky people sent memoirs that radiate contentment.
>> Alone at home, cat on lap.
>> Hope my obituary spells "debonair" correctly.
>> Wasn't born a redhead; fixed that.
There is the contingent who describe themselves without judgment:
>> Gave commencement address, became sex columnist.
>> Mormon economist marries feminist. Worlds collide.
>> Still lost on road less traveled.
And last but not least, the philosophers who distill life experience into a greater truth:
>> Palindromic novels fall apart halfway through.
>> Cheese is the essence of life.
>> Wandering imagination opens doors to paradise.
We're all busy people, each with a story to tell. C'mon, what's yours?
Linda Bulger, 2008
Book Review: Brevity lives
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would, and I loaned it to my daughter's 8th Grade English teacher who promptly assigned the entire class to write their own 6-word memoirs. It's fun to write a few of your own, and you could also apply the 6-word description to a vacation or other event. My memoir? Life improves with age and experience.