Penelope Lively’s book How to Write a Biography is not just a guide to creating biographies, but a fascinating journey into the world of life and creativity that inspires the reader to create their own stories. Lively, known for her skill in creating vivid and memorable images, offers a unique look at the process of writing biographies, focusing on how important it is to convey not only facts, but also emotions, experiences and the inner world of a person. In this book, the author explores how to understand the person you are writing about as deeply as possible, and how important it is to consider the context of her life. Lively shares his observations and methods that will help the reader not only gather information, but also create a living, breathing story that can captivate and touch the hearts of readers. She emphasizes that a biography is not just a set of dates and events, but a complex and multilayered story that requires attention to detail and the ability to see the inner world behind a person’s appearance. This book will be interesting not only to those who want to become a biographer, but also to everyone who is fond of history, literature and psychology. Students, aspiring writers, as well as literature lovers will find here a lot of useful advice and inspiration. Lively appeals to readers of all ages, offering them the opportunity to look at the writing process from a new perspective and develop their skills in creating texts. The topics raised in the book cover a wide range: from researching sources and working with archives to issues of ethics and responsibility of the writer. Lively focuses on how important it is to respect the personal space of the heroes of biographies and how to find a balance between truth and fiction. She also shares personal examples from her practice, making the text more lively and accessible. Penelope Lively's style, known for her novels and essays, is characterized by ease and grace. She masterfully uses language to convey the atmosphere and mood, which makes her books not only informative, but also poetic. Among her well-known works are “Through Time” and “Summer in the Garden”, which also explore human fates and inner experiences. Lively is able to create images that remain in memory, and in How to Write a Biography, she uses this gift to inspire readers to create their own stories. Penelope Lively’s book “How to Write a Biography” is not just a manual, but a real find for anyone who wants to learn the art of telling about the lives of other people. It opens the door to the world of the biographical genre, offering readers not only practical advice, but also deep reflections on what it means to be a person and how important it is to share their stories. If you are looking for inspiration for your creativity or want to learn more about how to write about others, this book will be your reliable companion on the way to mastery.