Above all, Linda Joy Myers has written a book that will make the telling of painful and difficult things safe and manageable for the writer and the people in their lives.’’ -Kate Thompson, vice-chair, Lapidus UK, faculty member of The Center for Journal Therapy ‘‘The Power of Memoir stuns me with its depth of appreciation for the reader’s search for personal story. Therapists will find it useful for working with clients who want to create a narrative. I recommend it!’’ -Sheri McConnell, CEO, National Association of Women Writers and the Global Institute of Associations ‘‘Anyone who has a story they want to tell will benefit from reading this book.
And Myers offers the fictional tools necessary to write a professional memoir.
The Power of Memoir is a must-read.’’ -Neil Fiore, Ph.D., author, The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play and Coping with the Emotional Impact of Cancer: Become an Active Patient and Take Charge ‘‘The Power of Memoir presents clear guidance through complex questions about writing the truth, conquering the inner critic, and putting emotional issues into perspective. Myers serves as an extraordinary guide for anyone contemplating writing a memoir, fiction, or nonfiction. She covers multiple aspects of the writing process, including overcoming writing blocks, keeping your motivation alive, and the power of writing to heal both the body and the soul. You can safely take Linda Joy Myers’s hand through the forests, swamps, cataracts, and meadows of memoir, learning a great deal on the way.’’ -Gillie Bolton, author, The Therapeutic Potential of Creative Writing and Reflective Practice Writing, Edition 3 ‘‘In this brilliant new book, Linda Joy Myers shows readers how-by example and with examples-to write the truth about their lives in eight clear steps. Her steps are clear, practical, and accurate and will shed light on the road ahead as you put your story on paper.’’ -Marina Nemat, author, Prisoner of Tehran: One Woman’s Story of Survival Inside an Iranian Prison ‘‘This book transforms memoir writing into an adventure with a caring and knowledgeable guide. More Praise for The Power of Memoir ‘‘Linda Joy Myers folds in her experiences as a therapist and creative-writing instructor to sum up, in detail, the complex journey of memoir writing.
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