First published 1987
William Zinsser, the renowned author of On Writing Well, turns his keen eye inward. In Inventing the Truth, he shares the intimate stories and hard-won lessons from a lifetime of memoir-writing. From mining personal archives to navigating the treacherous terrain of family, Zinsser offers a master class on crafting an authentic, compelling life story. With wit and wisdom, he guides readers through the creative process, revealing the transformative power of putting pen to paper and giving voice to the past.
Genres: biography, autobiography, memoir, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-reflection
Setting: United States
Period: 20th Century
172 pages · Paperback · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt