Becoming Real

Seventeen women reclaim their power through imagination in this collection of speculative memoirs.

What happens when lived experience meets the surreal? In Becoming Real, women explore themes of loss, individuation, abuse, authenticity, and identity through speculative elements like ghosts and dreamscapes. These essays empower readers to embrace their internal worlds and challenge patriarchal norms.

This collection is for those who enjoy creative nonfiction, memoir, and women's studies. Discover how these writers use speculative memoir to grapple with life's big questions and reclaim their magical lives. Are you ready to step into the space between fact and fiction, certainty and speculation?