"the outward-looking memoir"

Teaching started last night at Ryerson, and once more, I am thankful to enjoy my work so much. A room full of people terrified and eager to begin the journey toward the truths of their own most important stories - a wonderful sight. So it begins, for the 19th year.

Friend Bruce sent me this link to an article on "outward looking memoir," an interesting exploration of why we read them and why we write them. And thank heavens we do, so I can make a living.

http://www.themillions.com/2013/09/the-signifying-life-in-praise-of-the-outward-looking-memoir.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+themillionsblog/fedw+(The+Millions)