"Homemade Biography" is a fun, practical guide to writing the biography of a close relative guaranteed to unearth wonderful hidden chambers of memories, timeless anecdotes; and provide your family with a treasured keepsake. Undoubtedly a way to learn more about your relatives and gain valuable insight into your family, a biography is certain to bring generations closer together. Using his personal experiences interviewing everyone from his grandmother to Paul Rusesabagina regarding the Rwandan genocide of 1994, Tom Zoellner provides witty and informative advice on how to ask even the hardest of questions.This essential guide is chock full of tips on: What materials you will need: from paper and pen to the newest technology; How to set the mood and gain trust; The right questions to ask to get started; How to get past sensitive subjects; How to properly interview Alzheimer's patients and war veterans; and much more.As an all-inclusive, no-nonsense guide, "Homemade Biography" covers everything you will need to know to start your homemade biography and complete one of the most fulfilling projects you will ever work on.

About the Author
Tom Zoellner, author of The Heartless Stone, is a contributing editor for Men's Health magazine and wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle, and numerous other publications. He is the 2002 recipient of the Knight Fellowship in Specialised Reporting. He lives in New York City.


Book Information
ISBN 9780312348311
Author Tom Zoellner
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
Publisher Griffin Publishing
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 14mm