e memoir says that in a time where talk shows are mundane; confession in public is part of human nature. As the memoir suggests, an achievement in self-aspiration is a direct result of “unbridled candor.” This memoir has helped me to be honest in all of my literary work. By honest, I mean to be as blunt, concise, and straightforward as possible.4. The article that changed the way that I view the process of writing in general is Flower Child by Lisa Michaels. Basically, although this memoir isn’t “short and sweet”; it is however, very sweet. This memoir may sometimes bore you with stoical details, but it is extremely factual. I have of course read many memoirs that seemed lifelike, but not like this one. She mentions every single thing her father ever did in her life, which can be quite irritating to the reader. She mentions her father’s rebellions, his letters sent, to her feelings towards him. I guess what I am trying to say is that as a writer, I was taught to keep it as simple as I could. This author however, felt that she should take it to the next step. Complexity attracts the reader vastly. This is why I felt that the memoir has altered my writing in some ways.Part II: Literature LogsDaughter of Persia by Sattareh Farman Farmaian Pages 11-23This book has a significant recognition for my identity and character. As an Iranian, I relate to Sattareh’s strict upbringing from her father the Shazdeh (prince), her attitude towards her family, and her nationalism to her country. My parent’s are the same exact way. They put an extreme emphasis on education, religion, and cultural values. This is much similar with Sattareh. The Shazdeh stressed education and quoted the famous Iranian poet Sa’adi, by saying, “A nation becomes more beautiful through its learned men. When I was attending Farsi School, I never truly understood the reason for memorizing Persian poetry. ...
