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Floyd Skloot
Floyd Skloot writes memoirs such as In the Shadow of Memory and The evening light. He is also a poet, known for The fiddler's trance, and his work has appeared in The Best American Science Writing 2011.
In the shadow of memory
Synopsis
"In December 1988, Floyd Skloot was stricken by a virus that targeted his brain. The resulting damage left him totally disabled and utterly changed. In the Shadow of Memory is a candid memoir of living with a brain and a mind that have suddenly been shattered - an intimate picture of what it is like to find oneself possessed of a ravaged memory, unstable balance, and wholesale changes in both cognitive and emotional powers.". "But the book is more than an account of catastrophic metamorphosis. Skloot also explores the gradual reassembling of himself, putting together his scattered memories, rediscovering the meaning of childhood and family history, learning a new way to be at home in the world. Combining the author's skills as a poet and novelist, this book finds humor, meaning, and hope in the story of a fragmented life made whole by love and the courage to thrive."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently asked questions
Is In the Shadow of Memory a standalone book?
This memoir is a standalone work, focusing on Skloot's personal experience with brain damage and recovery. It does not require reading any other books by the author to understand the narrative.
How does this memoir relate to Floyd Skloot's other writing?
In the Shadow of Memory is a central work in Skloot's exploration of illness and memory, themes he also addresses in his poetry and essays. It offers a direct, personal account that complements the more metaphorical approaches found in his verse.
