Tag Archives: Memoir

The Last Lecture

Posted on January 12, 2026 by msw blog

The Last Lecture (2008, 206 pages) by Randy Pausch. I read this book years ago. I didn’t remember it all when I picked it up again, but the convertible story has always stuck with me. It is a story in which … Continue reading →

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Note to Self: Inspiring Words From Inspiring People

Posted on July 22, 2025 by msw blog
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Conversation With Myself by Nelson Mandela

Posted on July 15, 2025 by msw blog
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The Stories We Tell: Every Piece of Your Story Matters 

Posted on March 16, 2025 by msw blog

The Stories We Tell: Every Piece of Your Story Matters (2022, 256 pages) by Joanna Gaines.  Joanna writes at the beginning that this is not an autobiography and it’s not a self-help book. It also isn’t even a memoir. So, what is … Continue reading →

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Memorial Drive: a Daughter’s Memoir

Posted on January 11, 2025 by msw blog

Memorial Drive: a Daughter’s Memoir (2020, nonfiction, 199 pages), by Natahsa Trethewey. I recall hearing about Trethewey on NPR “When Natasha Trethewey was 19, her world shattered after her former stepfather killed her mother.” I thought it would make a compelling page turner. I was disappointed. … Continue reading →

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