Ongoingness by Sarah Manguso
The End of a Diary
"Ongoingness" is a reflective memoir that delves into the author's obsession with documenting her life through an extensive daily diary, a practice spanning decades. The narrative explores themes of memory, time, and the desire to capture moments against the relentless march of time. As the author becomes a mother, her perspective shifts, leading her to question the value and purpose of her meticulous record-keeping. This introspective journey offers poignant insights into how we relate to our past, the impermanence of experience, and the selective nature of memory.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 104
- Original Language
- English
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- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 25 Memoirs to Read Before You Die (Powell's Books)