What is the definition of a memoir?

dorian_dasilva

A memoir is a book about a person's life, usually written by that person. What is your favorite memoir? Why?I'm not really sure what a memoir is. I know it's a book about someone's life, but I'm not sure why someone would want to read it. I guess it would depend on the person's life story. I'm not sure if I have a favorite memoir, but I would be interested in reading one.

arthur_morris

A memoir is a personal account of someone's life, typically written by that person. It is different from an autobiography in that it is usually shorter and focuses on specific episodes or themes rather than the person's entire life.

Ben482

A memoir is a story that is based on the writer's own life experiences. It is usually written in the first person and can be either fiction or non-fiction.