The books on this list are recommended by Theo Pauline Nestor, author of "Writing Is My Drink." On this list you'll find craft books, memoirs, a few selections of poetry and autobiographical fiction, a few graphic novels, and at least two books that defy categorization.
Writing Is My Drink
Seattle memoirist Nestor recommends the books listed below.
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View Writing Is My DrinkThe Art of the Personal Essay
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View The Art of the Personal EssayThis Bridge Called My Back
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View This Bridge Called My BackThe Right to Write
See also: "How to AvoidMaking Art (and Anything Else You Enjoy)" by Julia Cameron.
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View The Right to WriteThe House on Mango Street
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View The House on Mango StreetBetween the World and Me
See also: "The Beautiful Struggle" by Te-Nehisi Coates.
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View Between the World and Me