Post #18 – Women’s Memoirs, Conversations – Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett
Recently, I listened to Sharon Lippincott’s podcast with memoirist Karen Walker. I was struck by Karen’s description of her 10 year process of writing her memoir, the ups and the downs. She eventually realized that for a portion of her life she had ignored her inner wisdom. The whispers of this wisdom were always there and she learned to follow them.
All of us have made mistakes in our lives and some of us have more of a talent for big mistakes than others. You may find that the process of writing your memoir helps you to see the patterns of your life to date and gives you the insight to change the future–lets you find and follow the whispers of your inner wisdom. In the interview, Karen describes a marvelous moment at her 
book launch when more than 50 family members and friends were gathered. She says, “I was standing there, holding my newly published book, when I realized that I had stepped into the person I was trying to become.” Such is the power of memoir writing.
With Sharon and Karen’s permission, I have linked to this informative interview. Click here to listen to Sharon Lippincott’s interview with Karen Walker.
Although the focus of this blog is Karen Walker’s interview and memoir, I want to also mention Sharon Lippincott’s book. As you work with it, you’ll come to think of the book — and indeed Sharon — as your personal and practical guide along the path of writing. Most of us get stuck at one time or another in our writing and turning to Sharon’s book will give you the “heart” to keep moving forward.
