{"product_id":"9781416535034","title":"Old Friend from Far Away : The Practice of Writing Memoir","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOld Friend from Far Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Natalie Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Memoir writers, buy this book, put it on your personal altar, or carry it with you as you traverse the deep ruts of your old road.” —Tom Spanbauer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOld Friend from Far Away \u003c\/i\u003eteaches writers how to tap into their unique memories to tell their story. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty years ago Natalie Goldberg’s classic, \u003ci\u003eWriting Down the Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, broke new ground in its approach to writing as a practice. Now, \u003ci\u003eOld Friend from Far Away\u003c\/i\u003e—her first book since \u003ci\u003eWriting Down the Bones\u003c\/i\u003e to focus solely on writing—reaffirms Goldberg’s status as a foremost teacher of writing, and completely transforms the practice of writing memoir.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo write memoir, we must first know how to remember. Through timed, associative, and meditative exercises, \u003ci\u003eOld Friend from Far Away \u003c\/i\u003eguides you to the attentive state of thought in which you discover and open forgotten doors of memory. At once a beautifully written celebration of the memoir form, an innovative course full of practical teachings, and a deeply affecting meditation on consciousness, love, life, and death, \u003ci\u003eOld Friend from Far Away \u003c\/i\u003ewelcomes aspiring writers of all levels and encourages them to find their unique voice to tell their stories. Like \u003ci\u003eWriting Down the Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, it will become an old friend to which readers return again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"A celebration of the memoir form...an impassioned call to write, delivered by an author who knows how to zero in on the truth, and lead others there as well. If you're serious about finding that voice inside yourself, Natalie Goldberg is a teacher you have to meet.\" -- Steve Almond, author of \u003ci\u003eCandyfreak\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e(Not That You Asked)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A writer -- both energized and enlightened.\" -- Julia Cameron, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Way\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An invaluable addition to any writer's (or reader's) bookshelf. Each new chapter is another gift, unlocking the mystery of the story of the human heart. There isn't a better approach to memoir. Beautifully written, this book is for everyone.\" -- Robert Wilder, author of \u003ci\u003eDaddy Needs a Drink\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTales from the Teachers' Lounge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The brilliance of this book is that it immediately gets you writing your story. It opens the inner treasure and the inner zoo, makes you wriggle and weep, pawn the family jewels, laugh out loud, tear down memory lane, and reawaken to the mystery of your own life.\" -- Jack Kornfield, author of \u003ci\u003eA Path with Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Natalie Goldberg doesn't fool around. The moment I started reading her new book, I found myself compelled to follow her lead. She's a master and this book is a must-read for anyone who even thinks about putting pen to page.\" -- Cheryl Richardson, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unmistakable Touch of Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTake Time for Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A richly abundant how-to book full of deep personal insight and practical go-get-'em. Memoir writers, buy this book, put it on your personal altar, or carry it with you as you traverse the deep ruts of your old road. Really, this book could save your life.\" -- Tom Spanbauer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781416535034\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40957816045774,"sku":"9781416535034","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_6b326023-cdc4-4055-887a-384862d4e0ae.jpg?v=1646340646","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781416535034","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}