1.   At his death he had just completed a memoir of his long involvement in those matters, and his family expects the book to be published.

2.   He is completing a memoir about his experience.

3.   Powell has refused to talk about his future plans or entering politics -- at least until after he completes his memoirs.

4.   The general does nothing to discourage the gossip as he completes his memoirs, due out later this year, and earns big fees on the lecture circuit.

5.   Shortly before his death, Schirdewan completed his memoirs, which are to be published later this month, the spokeswoman said.

6.   He then lived secretly in the west of England, where he completed his memoirs.