
Having the Last Say
Capturing Your Legacy in One Small Story
Alan Gelb(Author)
Perigee Books,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 4. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-399-17487-2 (ISBN)
Description
Renowned writing coach Alan Gelb shows baby boomers how to create "last says”—short personal narratives that serve as a powerful form of life review.
As the baby-boomer generation ages, its members are looking ahead to the biggest challenge of all: making sense of life in its third act. Having the Last Say takes life review out of the realm of memoir writing and journaling—making the rich and timeless tradition of authentic storytelling accessible to those who have never considered themselves "writers.” In creating "legacies” in the form of short personal narratives, you will have the opportunity to reflect on the people, actions, and events that have shaped your life and your values, and to share these stories with those who matter most. Gelb's reassuring and straightforward advice will help you every step of the way, from identifying an engaging topic to employing creative writing techniques to construct a compelling story.
As the baby-boomer generation ages, its members are looking ahead to the biggest challenge of all: making sense of life in its third act. Having the Last Say takes life review out of the realm of memoir writing and journaling—making the rich and timeless tradition of authentic storytelling accessible to those who have never considered themselves "writers.” In creating "legacies” in the form of short personal narratives, you will have the opportunity to reflect on the people, actions, and events that have shaped your life and your values, and to share these stories with those who matter most. Gelb's reassuring and straightforward advice will help you every step of the way, from identifying an engaging topic to employing creative writing techniques to construct a compelling story.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-399-17487-2 (9780399174872)
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08/2015
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Person
Alan Gelb