"Sound text. Helpful for our students as they engage in the composing of individual biographies."--David J. Bradshaw, Warren Wilson College "An extremely helpful book for introductory level instruction--in both theoretical and practical senses--in 'autobiography...A natural choice."--Samir Dayal, Franklin College "A wonderful text for showing students that writing comes directly from experience. It will be invaluable in teaching students to write."--Lisa Jadwin, Davidson College "A very useful anthology--a good variety of writers (including women, blacks, hispanics)."--Mary Paynter, Rosary College "The best collection of autobiographical essays anywhere....Helpful, insightful commentary."--Martin A. Danamay, Emory University