Why We Write About Ourselves - Meredith Maran (Book)

Title: Why We Write About Ourselves

Author: Meredith Maran

Publisher: Plume

Publication Date: 2013

Category: Non-fiction / Memoir / Writing

In Why We Write About Ourselves, Meredith Maran examines the powerful urge behind personal storytelling. Through a collection of insightful interviews with notable writers, Maran uncovers why they choose to put their lives on paper. These conversations reveal the therapeutic and transformative nature of memoir writing, and how it serves as a tool for self-exploration, healing, and connection. The book delves into the motivations, challenges, and catharsis that come with sharing personal narratives, offering readers a closer look at the writers’ process, fears, and triumphs. It’s a compelling exploration of the art of memoir and the universal human desire to make sense of our own stories.