American Quote by Said Sayrafiezadeh
“While writing my memoir, 'When Skateboards Will Be Free,' I would sometimes have to pore over hours of microfilm at the New York Public Library in order to try to get one obscure detail right. For instance, was the Socialist Workers Party originally called the American Workers Party or the Workers Party of the United States?”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: When Skateboards Will Be Free, 2023
Research for memoirs often demands painstaking archival work to verify obscure facts.
In simple terms: Memoir writing requires deep archival research.
Key Takeaway
Invest time in primary sources for accuracy.
Themes
research
history
detail
verification
Mood
curious
determined
Type
informational
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing memoirs
- historical documentaries
- academic papers
Key Concepts
archival research
memory
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance detail with narrative flow?
- What sources are most reliable for obscure facts?
A Different Perspective
Limited access to archives can hinder verification.
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