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memoir

[mem-wahr, -wawr] / ˈmɛm wɑr, -wɔr /


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Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton, the former hosts of “Celebrity Memoir Book Club,” ended their show’s five-year run in August.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

His second book, Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery, is out this week and simply cannot be read for enjoyment.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Dane was preparing to publish his memoir, “Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments,” later this year with Maria Shriver’s publishing imprint, the Open Field.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

A Memoir of Dr Howe by his wife appeared in 1876.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various




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