Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir

This is such a treasure of exercises and invitations into the spirit of writing your own life. It's got the trademark “just write 10 minutes, go!” of Natalie's practice. Yes, she really does urge you on like that in person, something I got to experience at a workshop with her at Kripalu. Highly recommended, full of the kinds of suggestions a great coach will nudge you along with. Easy language, and her examples show how writing at a 7th grade level is most inclusive, while preserving rich meaning and vivid images.