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# To Show and to Tell: The Craft of Literary Nonfiction (An Essential Guide for Writers)

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Review: One of the best books about memoir writing I've ever read. - Philip Lopate has written an insightful volume about the importance of thoughtful reflection in recalling the events of our past in the writing of memoir. The goal is to bring our hard-won wisdom to the portrait of the I-character that we re-create from distant memory that is not only reflective, but that also rings true. The chapter on retrospective analysis and double perspective of the recalled I-character, with all her strengths, frailties, bravado, high spirits and/or foolishness, was a great help to me in my current work. Throughout this very entertaining, clearly written, intelligent, thought-provoking and challenging volume, Dr. Lopate challenges us to commit to reading more books, with a more discerning eye in our selection of the works of great writers, both from the past and those writing today. This kind of extensive and purposeful reading enables us to become more accomplished writers ourselves,learning from the great writers so that we may begin to increase in confidence and craftsmanship and begin to write at the very highest level at which we are capable. Write the truth with thoughtful reflection, rather than glib stylistic gimmickry, and you will write well, he advises. And his words strike a chord that rings true. No artifice. Just the well crafted, thoughtful telling and showing of the events, places, senses,and supporting cast of characters that surround the I-character in your story of a significant period of time in your life.. I highly recommend this book. Sheri Nelson Maclean, The Woodlands, Texas
Review: A must have writer’s craft book - Classic writer’s craft book. I found it very helpful while working on my MFA in writing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1451696329 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #274,241 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #88 in General Books & Reading #389 in Essays (Books) #475 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (259) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.38 inches |
| Edition  | Original |
| ISBN-10  | 9781451696325 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1451696325 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | February 12, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Free Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books about memoir writing I've ever read.
*by N***N on March 25, 2013*

Philip Lopate has written an insightful volume about the importance of thoughtful reflection in recalling the events of our past in the writing of memoir. The goal is to bring our hard-won wisdom to the portrait of the I-character that we re-create from distant memory that is not only reflective, but that also rings true. The chapter on retrospective analysis and double perspective of the recalled I-character, with all her strengths, frailties, bravado, high spirits and/or foolishness, was a great help to me in my current work. Throughout this very entertaining, clearly written, intelligent, thought-provoking and challenging volume, Dr. Lopate challenges us to commit to reading more books, with a more discerning eye in our selection of the works of great writers, both from the past and those writing today. This kind of extensive and purposeful reading enables us to become more accomplished writers ourselves,learning from the great writers so that we may begin to increase in confidence and craftsmanship and begin to write at the very highest level at which we are capable. Write the truth with thoughtful reflection, rather than glib stylistic gimmickry, and you will write well, he advises. And his words strike a chord that rings true. No artifice. Just the well crafted, thoughtful telling and showing of the events, places, senses,and supporting cast of characters that surround the I-character in your story of a significant period of time in your life.. I highly recommend this book. Sheri Nelson Maclean, The Woodlands, Texas

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have writer’s craft book
*by K***Z on May 17, 2025*

Classic writer’s craft book. I found it very helpful while working on my MFA in writing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hurray for non-fiction
*by K***R on October 20, 2013*

Lopate's study of the memoir was so helpful to me, especially his spelling out of how much a memoirist can tell as well as show. He separates fiction skills from non-fiction beautifully, making this a dandy book to use for writing classes. The chapters on essay seem added on and were less helpful.

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