| Edition |
First HarperLuxe edition. |
| Description |
xii, 458 pages (large print) ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
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 her life. |
| Contents |
Nonfiction, an introduction -- How to read a Christmas story -- Getaway car: a practical memoir about writing and life -- Sacrament of divorce -- Paris match -- This dog's life -- Best seat in the house -- My road to Hell was paved -- Tennessee -- On responsibility -- Wall -- Fact vs. fiction -- My life in sales -- "The love between the two women is not normal" -- Right to read -- Do not disturb -- Introduction to "The Best American Short Stories 2006" -- Love sustained -- Bookstore strikes back -- This is the story of a happy marriage -- Our deluge, drop by drop -- Dog without end -- Mercies. |
| Note |
GMD: large print. |
| Subject |
Patchett, Ann.
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Patchett, Ann -- Family.
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Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Large type books.
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| ISBN |
9780062278531 large print |
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0062278533 large print |
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