Topic: 6 Word Memoirs
Posted: 19 Mar, 2008 09:12 PM GMT, Post Subject: 6 Word Memoirs
I recently listened to an NPR show (National Public Radio) and they were talking about telling your life's story in 6 words. I thought this is such a great exercise for my EnglishCafe friends.
"Everyone has a story. Can you tell yours in six words?" This
was the premise of the book that was recently published, called
"Not Quite what I Was Planning" -Six-word memoirs by writers famous
and obscure., by Smith Magazine.
http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/
The NPR show is here.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/02/a_life_in_six_words_1.html
So can you tell your life story in 6 words?
Here's a couple of examples from other writers to get your brain going.
"Found God. Husband found girlfriend. Amen?"
"Twice engaged, doubly enraged, now peace."
"Mom Dead, Gone Goth, Still Happy."
"Part time superhero. Full time dreamer."
"Day and night, like zebra stripes."
"Trying to mother the entire world."
Submitted by Adrenochrome on 04 Jun, 2010 05:31 PM GMT
Born, awaiting my pension, aging quickly.
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Submitted by Raymond on 22 Feb, 2010 07:06 PM GMT
My simple view of how I have lived life since the day I was born.
Love of life: explore, discover, learn.
Welcome back Josh! I agree with all!
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"Found the right path. Turned left."
Write your 6 word memoir.
http://www.englishcafe.com/chatcafe/6-Word-Memoirs-2646
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Submitted by Joshclimbs on 20 Feb, 2010 03:37 PM GMT
My simple view of how I have lived life since the day I was born.
Love of life: explore, discover, learn.
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