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Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her survive

Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her survive

Update: 2025-10-24
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People who read the fiction of Miriam Toews might think they know a fair bit about her life story. She's written about sister relationships, suicide, and her conservative Mennonite upbringing. Now her highly anticipated new memoir does away with the mirror of fiction — shining a light on why she writes, and the power of family.


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Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her survive

Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her survive