Interview with Beverly Taylor Herald, September 29, 1997

Interview Summary

Herald begins the interview by talking about her childhood. Herald then explains the significance of the term 'mirror twins.' Then, the interviewee's education from grade school to college is discussed. Next, Herald's first marriage and subsequent divorce are explored. Following this, Herald's work history and second marriage are considered. The interviewee details herself as a writer individually and then her writing during collaborative projects with her twin sister. Additionally, the nature of creativity is examined. To conclude the interview, Herald talks of her recent hobby of doll collecting, the death of her son, and how she would like to be remembered as a person and as a writer.

Interview Keyword

Family University of Louisville Creativity

Interview LC Subject

Authors, American--Kentucky Intellectual life Literature Children Death Health Twins Twin sisters Work Education

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