Comments on: Fiction built on a foundation of real life

By: jerrywaxler

jerrywaxler — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:01:24 +0000

Thanks for the comment Kim. Barbara’s book sounds intriguing. And interesting that you point out the intensity of the 60′s. Those were crazy times for me too.

By: Kim Pearson

Kim Pearson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:37:16 +0000

Excellent article. I am currently reading a novel/memoir titled “Twelve Stones” by Barbara Carole. I have known the author personally for the past 2 years, but since her book describes her journey through the tumultuous 1960s and 70s, I now feel as if I’ve known her forever. Her story and mine have so many meetings on the jagged rocks of those times. She is an amazing writer who has the gift of showing how each individual life matters, as does each individual action. This is what good memoir — and good fiction — does.

By: jerrywaxler

jerrywaxler — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:04:58 +0000

Thanks for the compliment, Carla. And I think you’ll enjoy the book. It’s amazing how elegant human nature can be when seen through the lens of good writing.

By: Carla Spataro

Carla Spataro — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:53:33 +0000

What a lovely article. I have Susan’s collection and look forward to reading it.