Autobiography

"Sound text. Helpful for our students as they engage in the composing of individual biographies."--David J. Bradshaw, Warren Wilson College "An extremely helpful book for introductory level instruction--in both theoretical and practical senses--in 'autobiography...A natural choice."--Samir Dayal, Franklin College "A wonderful text for showing students that writing comes directly from experience. It will be invaluable in teaching students to write."--Lisa Jadwin, Davidson College "A very useful anthology--a good variety of writers (including women, blacks, hispanics)."--Mary Paynter, Rosary College "The best collection of autobiographical essays anywhere....Helpful, insightful commentary."--Martin A. Danamay, Emory University "Sound text. Helpful for our students as they engage in the composing of individual biographies."--David J. Bradshaw, Warren Wilson College "An extremely helpful book for introductory level instruction--in both theoretical and practical senses--in 'autobiography...A natural choice."--Samir Dayal, Franklin College "A wonderful text for showing students that writing comes directly from experience. It will be invaluable in teaching students to write."--Lisa Jadwin, Davidson College "A very useful anthology--a good variety of writers (including women, blacks, hispanics)."--Mary Paynter, Rosary College "The best collection of autobiographical essays anywhere....Helpful, insightful commentary."--Martin A. Danamay, Emory University "Having a range of selections from men and women, white and black writers, Autobiography is an excellent reader. The follow-up Possibilities for Writing sections stimulate thought and present students the challenge essential to good writing."--Clayton G. Holloway, Hampton UNiversity "A very interesting and helpful book. It will prove most beneficial in helping a person record and interpret his life."--Carrie Stephenson, Union College, Kentucky "An excellent anthology."--Linda S. Bergmann, Columbia College Chicago