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Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure by Larry Smith, Rachel Fershleiser

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dereadergal's review against another edition

3.0

Although the concept of writing one's memoir in six words seems to be a cool and novel idea that can be easily completed by anyone in a small amount of time, and quickly read by millions in a smaller amount of time, this book is a mixed bag. I say this because I at first was intrigued by this idea and further interested in discovering that this book was a part of a contest, I mean who wouldn't love to see their name in print, right? It's definitely packed full of some really candid, funny, touching and even sad lines. But after reading twenty or so pages, mostly with five entries on each page, and not knowing any of the people and what their particular entry really meant, it unfortunately became a rather boring and even a bit repetitive read. Cutting it down by half, or maybe include more famous people or adding a few more visual diversions throughout the book (ie. illustrations of the memoir) may have made it a bit more easier to read.

margieh_readsitall's review against another edition

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3.0

Interesting, but was hoping for more well known people.

lispylibrarian's review against another edition

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5.0

Six word memoirs
Loved the stories.

lucy_qhuay's review against another edition

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2.0

This one didn't speak up to me as much as [b:Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak: By Writers Famous & Obscure|3573176|Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak By Writers Famous & Obscure|Larry Smith|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1393476141s/3573176.jpg|3615417], but it's still very good and I'm sure it'll mean more to other people than it meant to me.

Meanwhile, I'll once again leave you some of my favourite memoirs:

Danced in fields of infinite possibilities. - Deepak Chopra

I hope to outlive my regrets. - Job Logan

Wandering imagination opens doors to paradise. - Rebecca Perlstein

Followed rules, not dreams. Never again. - Margaret Hellerstein

I inhale battles. I exhale victories. - William Heath

skateanddonate's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved it. So many wonderful stories condensed to 6 words.

judyward's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a wonderful book of six word memoirs that are pithy biographies and provide a tiny, tiny window into an individual's soul. Now I'm obsessed with this concept. Fair warning to my family and friends.