A review of “A Life of One’s Own” in 100 words by Catherine Stover
Hands down, hybrid memoirs are my favorite type of memoir. All hybrids have the same plot: “I’m going to explore this really important subject because I think it might transform my life.” The subject might be mental health, political science, or, in this case, women writers who need to reinvent their lives. Joanna Biggs tells us about the difficult decisions these writers faced in their art and their relationships. Her goal is to find pattern or a blueprint for a good life. But what if what we really need is to participate in a conversation that’s honest, daring, and imaginative?
Work cited:
Biggs, Joanna. A Life of One’s Own: Nine women writers begin again. Ecco, 2023, p. 2.