Common Memoir Themes

i.e. the main idea that ties your memoir together. 
  1. Accepting change
  2. Adjusting to a new life
  3. Coming of age
  4. Compassion
  5. Dealing with loss
  6. Determination
  7. Discrimination
  8. Friendship
  9. Greed
  10. Hard work
  11. Hope
  12. Leadership
  13. Making tough choices
  14. Overcoming adversity
  15. Parenthood
  16. Poverty
  17. Self esteem
  18. Survival
  19. War
  20. Wealth
  21. Humor