How to Write Your Personal or Family History: (If You Don't Do It, Who Will?) Karma with definitions for every entry

with definitions for every entry that cover historical background

A visit with Alexander Hamilton's ghosts --

Rick Ridgeway chronicles his trek from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean

This book presents a selection of these treasures

How to Write Your Personal or Family History: (If You Don't Do It, Who Will?) Karma with definitions for every entryThis is a practicaland encouraginghow to book from a long time teacher of personal and family history writing. Katie Funk Wiebe helps beginning memoir writers get started collecting the stories of their lives. She gives hints for recalling distant memories and tracking down family heirlooms. The author debunks budding writers' fears that their lives haven't been eventful enough. And she offers timely nudges, gentle coaxing, and constructive criticism