Category Archives: bad memories

Inheriting emotional pain

Posted on October 16, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

Bending Toward the Sun by Leslie Gilbert-Lurie is a new memoir out this fall that delves into an interesting concept of whether one person’s emotional trauma can be inherited, in a sense, by their children and grandchildren. Little Rita Lurie … Continue reading →

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Hurrah for the red, white and blue – immigrant stories

Posted on July 3, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

As America celebrates her birthday, some people will be more grateful than others for the blessings they have found in this country. They are the immigrants, many of whom have escaped war, oppression, or grinding poverty. While they quickly realize … Continue reading →

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What Will My Mother Say and other memoir fears

Posted on May 14, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

So you’re writing a memoir and you don’t want to lie and say everything was rosy, but you don’t want your family to send you hate mail. Whatcha gonna write? The big question is who you gonna write for? The … Continue reading →

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