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Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and ObscureWhy have so many writing teachers adopted Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure? Because it a treasure trove of topics for classroom discussion and writing assignments. Not only is the six word memoir a terrific writing exercise, the examples in the book can be used to prompt longer writing assignments. When Hemingway famously wrote, "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn," he proved that an entire story can be told
Why have so many writing teachers adopted Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure? Because it a treasure trove of topics for classroom discussion and writing assignments. Not only is the six-word memoir a terrific writing exercise, the examples in the book can be used to prompt longer writing assignments.
When Hemingway famously wrote, "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn," he proved that an entire story can be told using a half dozen words. When the online storytelling magazine SMITH asked readers to submit six-word memoirs, they proved a whole, real life can be told this way too. The results are fascinating, hilarious, shocking, and moving. From small sagas of bittersweet romance ("Found true love, married someone else") to proud achievements and stinging regrets ("After Harvard, had baby with crackhead"), these terse true tales relate the diversity of human experience in tasty bite-sized pieces. From authors Jonathan Lethem and Richard Ford to comedians Stephen Colbert and Amy Sedaris, to ordinary folks around the world, everyone has a six-word story to tell.--O magazineBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 02/05/2008
ISBN: 9780061374050
Pages: 225
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.00w x 0.70d
Review Citations: Vanity Fair 02/01/2008 pg. 80
Entertainment Weekly 02/08/2008 pg. 73
Time 02/18/2008 pg. 60
School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 173
Library Journal 01/14/2008
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Turns on and shuts off with out pulling
Color: Gray
Mine worked once and never worked again. Continuously turns on, gets to 120 degrees and then shuts off without pulling the shot. When I requested a refund, the associate talked me into them sending a replacement instead and it was never sent. As a former barista who wanted a portable option for travel this all was very disappointing
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Absolutely Love It – Coffee Anywhere, Anytime!
Color: Gray
As a true coffee lover, I’m absolutely thrilled with this portable coffee machine! It’s compact, easy to use, and makes a delicious cup every time. I can now enjoy my favorite coffee wherever I go—whether I’m traveling, at work, or just relaxing outdoors. The taste is excellent, just like from a regular machine. It’s been a game changer for my daily routine. Highly recommend to any coffee enthusiast!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Don’t buy it, bad battery and doesn’t work when plugged in
Color: Gray
I wouldn’t recommend buying it mainly cause of the battery mine died in around a year of buying it sadly. And the worst part is you can use the machine while it’s plugged in or directly from wall power so now it’s just a waste or garbage that has to be tossed sadly :(
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★★★★★ 5
Great for camping or when Milton visits
Color: Gray
This product is ideal for trips without electricity for folks who must have that hot cup of morning brew. The first one I got was defective but Amazon quickly rectified the situation with a replacement. Thank you Amazon. Easy to use and easy to clean, and it makes a pretty decent espresso.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Perfect, but small battery
Color: Gray
Fantastic little portable espresso machine!!!! Takes probably 2-3 minutes to heat. Has ground coffee filter or nespresso pod. Easy to clean and came with a sweet carrying case. Only complaint is the battery doesn’t last long at all. If I wanna use the machine back to back from Cold water. I can only get two pulls out of it before the battery is dead. So I just keep it plugged in permanently! So if you’re going camping for one day. It works good! Haha!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026