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“I had been so engaged by Ann Patchett’s multifaceted story, so lured in by her confiding voice, that I forgot I was on the job. […] As the best personal essays often do, Patchett’s is a two-way mirror, reflecting both the author and her readers.” — New York Times Book Review
Blending literature and memoir, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett, author of State of Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments—to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband—creating a resonant portrait of a life in This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.
Stretching from her childhood to the present day, from a disastrous early marriage to a later happy one, This is the Story of a Happy Marriage covers a multitude of topics, including relationships with family and friends, and charts the hard work and joy of writing, and the unexpected thrill of opening a bookstore.
As she shares stories of the people, places, ideals, and art to which she has remained indelibly committed, Ann Patchett brings into focus the large experiences and small moments that have shaped her as a daughter, wife, and writer.
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Publisher : Harper Perennial
Publication date : October 7, 2014
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 306 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062236687
ISBN-13 : 978-0062236685
Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.72 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #59,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #110 in Author Biographies #810 in Memoirs (Books) #2,162 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this book highly readable, with one noting it reads even better than Patchett’s novels. The writing is praised for its understanding of the human heart, and the collection features fabulous stories about life, with one customer highlighting the invaluable chapter on writing. Moreover, the book is filled with wisdom, touching souls multiple times, and customers appreciate its fantastic sense of humor. Additionally, they value its variety of topics, with one review noting it includes articles and speeches on different subjects.
