These precious days: essays
(Book)
At the center of this book is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, these pieces resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Notes
Patchett, A., & Patchett, A. (2021). These precious days: essays. First edition. New York, New York, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Patchett, Ann and Ann. Patchett. 2021. These Precious Days: Essays. New York, New York, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Patchett, Ann and Ann. Patchett, These Precious Days: Essays. New York, New York, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Patchett, Ann, and Ann Patchett. These Precious Days: Essays. First edition. New York, New York, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021.
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