Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits
This weekend’s Harvest Moon brings o-tsukimi, an opportunity to gather, appreciate and look for … rabbits? Continue reading Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits
Category: Memoir
Telling the Unwanted Story: an Interview with Memoirist Jill Kandel
Originally posted on The Brevity Blog:
By Sarah Coomber Your second memoir, The Clean Daughter: a Cross-Continental Memoir, takes us to five different countries, yet all of your experiences tie into figuring out your prickly relationship with your father-in-law. How did you get to the heart of that story? This was a hard book to write, because it is really personal, and it touches on… Continue reading Telling the Unwanted Story: an Interview with Memoirist Jill Kandel
My most important work
Some days I never get to what I consider my “real work”—writing. And then I remember that every single day I do my most important work of all: helping another human develop the skills, knowledge and experience he will take into adulthood. Continue reading My most important work
Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
I’m tickled to share this new review of my memoir, The Same Moon, from the Japan America Society of Minnesota. Here’s what reviewer Tom Haeg identified as a takeaway: What we learn here is a clearer meaning of tolerance. We must accept others as similar to, not different from ourselves. What we share in common is more important than what distinguishes us. Inclusion not exclusion. … Continue reading Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
Back in the book club saddle!
When we put our words out in the world, they sometimes come back to us in new and surprising ways. Continue reading Back in the book club saddle!
A Mother’s Day gift
I gave myself a gift this Mother’s Day — I released my expectations. Continue reading A Mother’s Day gift
Peony snow
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow
Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Today’s writing advice: “Never hold back.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Writing to let go
As I begin drafting a manuscript, I’m reminded that writing memoir is a full-body experience — uncomfortable but healing. Continue reading Writing to let go
Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon
Get ready to howl! Monday, January 17, 2022, brings the Wolf Moon. How about sharing what it looks like in your neck of the woods? Continue reading Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon
Sarah Coomber 