Alphabetically arranged entries on 50 themes discuss 155 popular works of nonfiction widely read by students.
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Whether it is labeled creative nonfiction, factual fiction, literary journalism or new journalism, the practice of presenting fact through the technique of fiction by concentrating on immediacy within such forms as autobiography, memoir, biography, essay, journal, science writing and travel writing. Adamson offers over 50 themes and over 150 works to provide an overview of creative nonfiction, covering such topics as adolescent girls, African life, beginnings, change, conservation, desire, the earth, education, exploration, genocide, illness, leadership, murder, poverty, sports dreams, survival, work and writers. She provides brief descriptions of works and themes for each topic, along with a list of other suggested reading. The result is not only informative but both inspirational and cautionary for aspiring high school and college nonfiction writers. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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