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Performing Autoethnography at My Late Father’s Village

"I had not been aware that I was also performing autoethnography, collecting memories from the field together with the stories, knowledge, experience, and tangible materials which were crucial to the culture of the village. Unknowingly, the project had turned into an emotional process and a responsibility."

Painting of two women by Mary Cassat from Shelbourne Museum

All Autoethnographic Literary Fiction Features Volume 2, Issue 2 (2022)

Autoethnographic Literary Fiction: Processing Parental Grief, “The Sweater”

"Processing Parental Grief" As she started to tear up, the sweater instantly felt like her mother's arms wrapping around her. In that moment, Kathy realized she would never again be able to hide in that sweater while her mother was wearing it.

Angel of Death illustration by Ria Sopala from Pixabay

All Autoethnographic Flash Nonfiction Autoethnographic Writing Volume 2, Issue 2 (2022)

Autoethnographic Flash Nonfiction: “The Things They Carried,” A Glimpse Into the Funeral Industry

"And these are the things I carry: the memories of those gone before us; the names of those entrusted to me to care for."

All Autoethnographic Literary Nonfiction Autoethnographic Writing Volume 2, Issue 1 (2022)

Autoethnographic Literary Nonfiction: Grieving from Miles

I couldn't go to India for the past two years due to COVID-19 uncertainties and be with the rest of my family to help them navigate through this earth-shattering loss when they needed me the most, a sad reality of many international students.”

Photo of man sitting in front of projected illustration of dying woman

All Autoethnographic Multimedia Autoethnographic Writing Volume 1, Issue 1 (2021)

Multimedia Autoethnography: “Drifting,” an Exploration of Sibling Loss

"I'm not exactly sure when I decided to make a performance piece about my sister's traumatic brain injury and death. In fact, I'm not sure there ever was a single moment of decision. Her story had become public in many ways, from online care sites to prayer chains to social media posts from family and friends. Her story was being performed out in the world before I started telling it."

Michelle Shreeve September 24, 2022 at 10:25 pm on The AutoEthnographer to Be Indexed by The Library of CongressCongratulations to you, Marlen, The AutoEthnographer, and all the editors, readers, and contributors! This is wonderful news. All of your
Marlen Harrison September 21, 2022 at 6:12 pm on Storytelling as Academic Writing: How to Embrace Creative NonfictionThank you, Jessica, for sharing this with us. Students routinely ask me when it is legitimate to write in first
Odessa Ogo September 20, 2022 at 9:55 pm on Autoethnographic Art and Essay: Ode to Bygone Birds of Childhood, Part 2 – Automatons and MutantsI have thoroughly enjoyed both essays in the "Ode to Bygone Birds of Childhood" series. Actually, I often share these
Britnie September 8, 2022 at 7:48 pm on Journey of Self Love: Autoethnographic ArtThank you so much Shanita. I'm glad that you were able to connect with my work, as this was exactly
Shanita Mitchell September 8, 2022 at 3:07 pm on Journey of Self Love: Autoethnographic ArtI love your artwork Britnie. I really connected with the image "Measure of Self Love". Not only is the tape