Today I share the title of a book that I soon plan to read -- Family Stories from the Attic edited by Christi Craig and Lisa Rivero.
As described on Amazon.com,
"Family Stories from the Attic is an anthology of essays, creative nonfiction, and poetry inspired by family letters, objects, and archives. Nearly two dozen contributors from the United States and Australia tell stories of immigration and migration, loss, discovery, secrets, questions, love, and the search for meaning and identity. Editors Christi Craig and Lisa Rivero bring together both experienced and new authors who will prompt writers and non-writers alike to think about their own family treasures and histories in new and creative ways."The appeal of this book appeals to me on a variety of levels.
First, I am interested in the research of artifacts that provide insight into the past -- where objects came from, how they were acquired, who they belonged to originally are all things that fascinate me.
I am also interested in the sheer "detective-work" that comes into play when piecing together stories of the past. The fact that not everything can possibly be known about found objects without delving into the larger context and history of those objects is another factor that made this book title interesting to me.
I am also trying my hand at expanding my writing skills and the exposure to different styles and approaches to writing about family histories was ultimately the appeal of this book.
That's my take on this title at this time. A bit of a book "pre-review" prior to reading. The book just arrived in my mailbox yesterday, so I'll fill you in on the final review soon!
