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Today's BTT Question is:
Which do you prefer? Biographies written about someone? Or Autobiographies written by the actual person (and/or ghost-writer)?
Hmm....I would have to say that I enjoy both. Probably Autobiographies more than biographies...but honestly, I do enjoy both!
Some of my favorites include:
Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy
Tales from the Bed by Jennifer Estess
Change Me Into Zeus's Daughter by Barbara Robinette Moss
The Coalwood Way by Homer Hickam
The House On Beartown Road by Elizabeth Cohen
How about you? Which do you prefer?
9 comments:
Definitely like both. Love your background. Seen so many pretty backgrounds and it makes me want to change mine!
Have a great day!
Thanks, Natalie! I love changing my blog page.....it's fun!
I have the House on Beartown Road, but haven't read it yet. Glad to hear that you liked it.
I prefer autobiographies myself For one reason, because I'm interested in the point of view of the person and not someone else's perception of that person.
I like both, too. Sometimes biographies do a better job of not glossing over the rough spots, but then autobiographies can definitely give a personal note.
I LOVE autobiographies!!! Love your new header!!! Great post!!! ~Janine OX
Definitely not the ghost writer route. I enjoy David McCullough's work with Truman and John Adams. Not much for celebrity books. Do like memoir - like Mary Karr. Enjoyed the Zoo Keeper's Wife. Gertrude Bell. Guess I'm not much of a biography person.
Great question! I probably enjoy biographies more if the subject is controversial. It's a guilty secret!
I'm with you--I like both. I'm more concerned with the subject matter. Although I will go with a biography if I'm looking for something less likely to be biased.
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