How to write your own life story vs Ways of reading: Which Should You Read?
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How to write your own life story
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Writing the story of one's life sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. This warmhearted, encouraging guide helps readers record the events of their lives for family and friends. Excerpts from other…
Ways of reading
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A book of stories and essays by famous writers with comprehensive suggestions for in depth assignment topics for students. Authors included are Saul Bellow, John Berger, Raymond Carver, Robert Coles, Thomas Cottle,…
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The verdict
- Readers rate How to write your own life story highest: How to write your own life story 3.9 · Ways of reading 3.6.
- How to write your own life story is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 16 for Ways of reading.
- Ways of reading has the widest readership — 190 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| How to write your own life story | Ways of reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (95) | 3.6 (190) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
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Reception
| How to write your own life story | Ways of reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 95 | 190 |
| Editions | 8 | 15 |
| Citations | — | 35 |
| Want to read | 152 | 282 |
| Reading it now | 64 | 15 |
| Written reviews | 12 | 17 |
| Pages | 221 | 903 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: How to write your own life story or Ways of reading?
How to write your own life story has the higher combined reader rating across sources (How to write your own life story 3.9/5, Ways of reading 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: How to write your own life story or Ways of reading?
How to write your own life story is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: How to write your own life story (221 pages, ≈ 4 h 06 m); Ways of reading (903 pages, ≈ 16 h 43 m).
Which is harder to read: How to write your own life story or Ways of reading?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — How to write your own life story: Moderate; Ways of reading: Moderate.