Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts

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Burning Questions: The Memoir by Margaret Atwood, one of the most celebrated storytellers of our time, is a deeply personal and insightful reflection on her life and literary journey. In this long-awaited memoir, Atwood explores the duality of a writer’s existence—the person who lives and the one who writes.

Raised in the remote wilderness of northern Quebec by scientifically minded parents, Atwood’s unconventional upbringing shaped her unique perspective on storytelling, survival, and creativity. She intertwines seminal life moments with the creation of her most influential works, from the painful experiences that inspired Cat’s Eye to the Orwellian backdrop of 1980s Berlin where she wrote The Handmaid’s Tale.

Through bohemian literary gatherings, political awakenings, and her profound relationship with writer Graeme Gibson, Atwood unveils the connections between real life and art, offering readers an intimate look into the mind of a literary icon.

Perfect for fans of memoirs, literary history, and feminist storytelling, Burning Questions is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of life and literature.