Autobiography: A Reader for Writers. 2nd Edition - Softcover

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)

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).)

The best collection of autobiographical essays anywhere....Helpful, insightful commentary. (Martin A. Danamay, Emory University)

Having a range of selections from men and women, white and black writers, Autobiography is an excellent reader. The follow-up Possibilities for Writing sections stimulate thought and present students the challenge essential to good writing. (Clayton G. Holloway, Hampton UNiversity)

A very interesting and helpful book. It will prove most beneficial in helping a person record and interpret his life. (Carrie Stephenson, Union College, Kentucky)

An excellent anthology. (Linda S. Bergmann, Columbia College Chicago)

Lyons, Department of Nuclear Physics, University of Oxford.