Memory and storytelling are inherently interwoven, for without one there cannot be the other. Our memories infiltrate and shape our ability to tell stories, while the stories we tell help to keep memories alive.
It’s important to distinguish the literary concept of a memoir from that of an autobiography. While in both instances, the subject doesn’t need to have a celebrity status, the former serves as a non-fiction narrative whereby the author recounts a series of memories from a particular period in their life. On the other hand, an autobiography is a complete retelling of the author’s life, career, experiences and more from beginning to end.
