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A review by leucocrystal
The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process by Francesca Lia Block
4.0
"I had my answer, in writing. It didn't matter that I loved him, or even how much. I had to let him go."
I don't think I've ever encountered anything quite like this -- a writing guide mixed in with such heartbreakingly honest memoir -- but both ends of it were very moving and effective. They inspired me to write, and look back at some of my own struggles in life and relationships over the past several years. Also, Francesca is just a lovely person, and I'm proud to call her a friend and fellow member of our little world of book people. I can easily see myself returning to this work as I delve further into memoir writing of my own.
I don't think I've ever encountered anything quite like this -- a writing guide mixed in with such heartbreakingly honest memoir -- but both ends of it were very moving and effective. They inspired me to write, and look back at some of my own struggles in life and relationships over the past several years. Also, Francesca is just a lovely person, and I'm proud to call her a friend and fellow member of our little world of book people. I can easily see myself returning to this work as I delve further into memoir writing of my own.