Why do people write memoirs?
What power is there in telling our own stories?
There are probably many reasons why people write memoirs. Maybe they do so to reminisce about a simpler time in life, or to analyze a problem in the past to help them move forward. In a memoir, we can think about how we felt and acted at the time of the event we write about, not just saying, "Oh yeah...I remember that." I feel that I write memoirs, so people to get to know me more through my eyes, maybe even sprinkle a little pizazz onto it. Also, I don't really like structure, but feel I am more the kind to go with the flow. Cross the bridge when it comes if you will. Basically any type of writing besides structured writing is cool for me.
Every one's story is unique even when talking about the same topic. Sometimes people are naive and think that the whole world is one safe little bubble where everyone is nice. Obviously, Black Boy, opened us to a world that shows horrible violence, and a world that some of us didn't know existed. Memoirs can open our eyes into new worlds. It is different when we read first hand accounts as opposed to some professor's documents. A memoirs is personal and has a voice.
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