How do people writing biographies recall their lives in such detail. I barely remember my childhood just bits and pieces here and there. But nothing close to writing a book.

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How do people writing biographies recall their lives in such detail. I barely remember my childhood just bits and pieces here and there. But nothing close to writing a book.

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They may base it on diaries they’ve written earlier and stories family members have told them. In addition some may have a better memory than others. People who are good visualizers may remember certain details better than others. Recalling memories isn’t a perfect process and some inaccuracies may occur