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# The Moment: Wild, Poignant, Life-Changing Stories from 125 Writers and Artists Famous & Obscure Paperback – January 3, 2012

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## Customer Reviews

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    Finally -- a worthwhile read edited by Larry Smith :-)
  

*by B***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014*

I began reading this volume with admittedly low expectations, having just slogged thru four - count `em , FOUR - volumes of "6 Word Memoir" collections by the same editor, none of which I could recommend. Anyone who's interested can read my separate reviews for those selections. Suffice it to say that a major problem with those publications was that they didn't seem to be very much like memoirs at all, but rather more like advice, mottos, regrets, confessions, or even, in some cases, epitaphs. Although in the book at issue here ("The Moment"), the editor couldn't seem to resist including a couple of pages of "6 Word School Moments from Teens", I can't hold that against him because they were well-written and relevant. So by the time I began reading this book, I had, perhaps understandably, practically given up all hope that Larry Smith was capable of editing a book that I would find worth reading. However, I was pleasantly surprised and am happy to say that my tenacity was rewarded! I love the fact that there are biographical blurbs for each and every contributor at the end of the book, sequenced in order of appearance. Reading these before reading each author's selection enhanced my enjoyment of the text. Perhaps the quality of the writing in this book has something to do with the fact that most of the selections were written by WRITERS (as in people who make a living by knowing how to use words well). Although each selection is brief, they are not absurdly so (which cannot be said for the "6 Word" series). These narratives seem to have a more intense emotional impact in some cases simply because they are so concise and condensed. If so, rather than breezing through them, it is worth it for a reader to take their time to appreciate and savor how thought provoking some of the stories are. Although not every reader (especially young ones) may know what it's really like to have a child, or be incarcerated, or gay, or Jewish, or in a war zone, or have a terminal disease, or be in a catastrophic accident, most of the experiences are infinitely relatable: just about everyone probably knows what it's like to dream, have a relationship, fail, succeed, grow up, fall in love, hope, feel liberated, have a friend, be rejected, or grieve. The format (someone not just telling about an experience they had, but telling WHY it was important to THEM) makes these stories especially insightful, compelling, uplifting, entertaining, and even exciting. Not every story will strike a chord with every reader. But I'm pretty sure that anyone who reads this collection is sure to find one that will. Of course, as is my custom, I feel obligated to point out the few typos: The story on page 37 ("No Consolation" by Neal  Pollack) was great, but, in speaking of his grandfather's voluntary involvement with an athletic organization, the author indicates the "culminating" of that experience (page 37) at a particular point in time, and then, on the next page, the "culmination" -- of that same series of events -- happening on a different occasion. To me, there can only be one high point or pinnacle, not multiples. On page 254 ("Denial" by Kathie Richie), there is a sentence that seems to have one too many "you"s ("behaviors that you make you think" - the first should probably be omitted). In the contributor's biographical notes at the end of the book, two are out of sequence on page 343: The entry by John B. Carnett ("Birth") is actually found on page 306 (not 307), and the entry from Dar Wolnik ("Four Long Years") appears on page 308 (not 306). Lastly, on page 344, the last sentence of Stephen Tobolowsky's biographical note needs one letter to change the phrase, "he may be know for" to "he may be known for". All in all, I can (finally!) unreservedly recommend this volume edited by Larry Smith as a very worthwhile read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    loved it, and want more
  

*by Y***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012*

My husband went to see some of the authors read their essays at a bookstore in SF, and recommended this book to me. It was a ridiculously fast read and super satisfying especially for me who has about 10 minutes of personal time each night before I fall straight to sleep each night. It is enough to complete a few essays and feel satisfied. My favorite was the essay about the New Yorker photographer's near death experience in the middle east, but they were all great.My only (minor) complaint is that I wish the bios of the writers came directly after each story, because it was really cool to hear about who each writer was. Flipping back and forth, not easy on a kindle.Besides that, keep it coming!

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    A varied collection
  

*by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014*

As might be expected from a collection of very short memoirs by 125 people, there is considerable variation in quality.  Frankly, some of the pieces sounded to me like school assignments, while others were truly unforgettable.  In general, the authors appear to be mostly young, urban, and non-religious.  This would be a great book to say, fill odd minutes on the subway or while waiting at in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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