Composing a Life
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Composing a Life is a reflective non-fiction book by anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson that explores how women creatively shape their lives and identities through change, improvisation, and multiple roles.
All labels observed (1)
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| Composing a Life canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8864342 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Composing a Life Context triple: [Mary Catherine Bateson, notableWork, Composing a Life]
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A Life in Progress
"A Life in Progress" is a memoir by Canadian-born British former media mogul and writer Conrad Black, reflecting on his personal life, career, and controversies.
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A Life
"A Life" is an autobiographical work by South African activist, medical doctor, and academic Mamphela Ramphele, recounting her role in the anti-apartheid struggle and her personal and political journey.
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C.
A Life
A Life is the autobiographical memoir of influential film and theatre director Elia Kazan, in which he reflects on his career, personal life, and controversial political choices.
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The Work: Searching for a Life That Matters
"The Work: Searching for a Life That Matters" is a reflective nonfiction book by Wes Moore that explores purpose, service, and leadership through his own life experiences and those of people he has encountered.
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E.
Showing Up for Life: Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime
"Showing Up for Life: Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime" is a reflective memoir by William H. Gates Sr. that shares personal stories and life lessons on generosity, responsibility, and making a positive impact.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Composing a Life Target entity description: Composing a Life is a reflective non-fiction book by anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson that explores how women creatively shape their lives and identities through change, improvisation, and multiple roles.
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A.
A Life in Progress
"A Life in Progress" is a memoir by Canadian-born British former media mogul and writer Conrad Black, reflecting on his personal life, career, and controversies.
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B.
A Life
"A Life" is an autobiographical work by South African activist, medical doctor, and academic Mamphela Ramphele, recounting her role in the anti-apartheid struggle and her personal and political journey.
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C.
A Life
A Life is the autobiographical memoir of influential film and theatre director Elia Kazan, in which he reflects on his career, personal life, and controversial political choices.
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D.
The Work: Searching for a Life That Matters
"The Work: Searching for a Life That Matters" is a reflective nonfiction book by Wes Moore that explores purpose, service, and leadership through his own life experiences and those of people he has encountered.
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E.
Showing Up for Life: Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime
"Showing Up for Life: Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime" is a reflective memoir by William H. Gates Sr. that shares personal stories and life lessons on generosity, responsibility, and making a positive impact.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
anthropologist
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author ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ reflective book ⓘ |
| author | Mary Catherine Bateson ⓘ |
| exploresConcept |
identity as ongoing process
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improvisation ⓘ life as composition ⓘ personal narrative ⓘ resilience ⓘ role juggling ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
creative life design
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learning from change ⓘ nonlinear life paths ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiographical reflection
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non-fiction ⓘ women's studies ⓘ |
| hasForm |
case-based reflection
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essay collection ⓘ |
| hasKeyIdea |
discontinuity can be a source of creativity
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learning through change across the lifespan ⓘ lives are composed rather than simply planned ⓘ multiple roles enrich identity ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
anthropological
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autobiographical ⓘ feminist ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
adaptation to change
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creativity in everyday life ⓘ identity ⓘ improvisation in life ⓘ life transitions ⓘ multiple roles ⓘ self-discovery ⓘ women's lives ⓘ |
| notableFor |
linking anthropology and personal narrative
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metaphor of composing a life like a work of art ⓘ portrayal of women's adaptive strategies ⓘ |
| notableWork | Composing a Life ⓘ |
| subject |
biographical case studies
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feminism ⓘ gender roles ⓘ life narratives ⓘ women ⓘ work–family balance ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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readers interested in life design ⓘ readers interested in women's studies ⓘ |
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Instruction
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