I understand the quandary of what to include in memoir. You obviously have writing chops and lots of fodder here. I filtered through the muddle of my experiences to find a focus for my first memoir, a filter through which I could decide what to include, what to leave out. For me, it was this: What contributed to my transformation from a child who hated her father to finding a path toward forgiveness and fulfillment.
I understand the quandary of what to include in memoir. You obviously have writing chops and lots of fodder here. I filtered through the muddle of my experiences to find a focus for my first memoir, a filter through which I could decide what to include, what to leave out. For me, it was this: What contributed to my transformation from a child who hated her father to finding a path toward forgiveness and fulfillment.
Cheers!
Indeed, Marian. I am starting to filter what stays and goes through a central defining question, which really helps to keep focused.