Memoir writing was mostly just a strange experience to me. Not particularly painful or frustrating, but also not very rewarding or satisfying. In terms of difficulty, I honestly had and … Read More
Author: Allen Shen (Page 3 of 3)
The most memorable thing about Edward P. Jones “My First Day” is the narration. Despite the story being mainly about a mother trying her best to provide her daughter an … Read More
Many years ago, when I was in elementary school around fourth grade, I created my first gmail account. I don’t specifically remember for what reason, but it was probably to … Read More
It has been a long time since I had to consult a Spanish dictionary. The last time I did so was in middle school when I was required to take … Read More
Political anxiety.
I pay regular attention to politics, particularly U.S. politics. While I am no political scientist, I stay updated on the latest political news.
A common piece of advice … Read More
When I was in first grade, I was given a personal computer. An old, hand-me-down desktop that was at least a decade older than me, but it was still a … Read More
It is interesting that this prompt specifically asks for enjoyment. This memoir was not enjoyable for me to read, nor do I think the author intend it to be read … Read More
My friend, who I will call Kim, and I met in middle school, though we didn’t really know each other until the summer preceding 8th grade. During that time, we … Read More
It is difficult to critique a chapter or section of larger piece without knowing the greater context of the chapter. Based on a quick google search, Truth and Beauty is … Read More
When I was in first grade, I was given a personal computer. An old, hand-me-down desktop that was at least a decade older than me, but it was still a … Read More