Sometimes you read a memoir, put your book away, and get on with your life.
“You Can’t Catch Death” by Ianthe Brautigan is not one of those memoirs.
Ianthe’s stories about her father and how she was affected by him results in a loving tribute to her conflicted and artistic father, Richard.
Ianthe shares details that are painful to read and yet, I read far into the night, needing to know what happened next.
I appreciate Ianthe’s gentle handling of difficult and misunderstood subjects: alcoholism and death by one’s own hand.
“You Can’t Catch Death” could be a text on how to write a memoir – go deep. Be truthful. Be as honest as you can be. Be authentic. Ianthe excelled on all these levels.
Writing Prompt “Watershed moment,” inspired by Ianthe Brautigan from a Writers Forum writing workshop.
Thoughts about hurting people’s feelings when writing true stories: Writing has been a freeing force.
Just Write!