This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage - Hardcover

Patchett, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062236679 ISBN 13: 9780062236678

Publisher: Harper, 2013

Synopsis

Blending literature and memoir, 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.

This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage takes us into the very real world of Ann Patchett's life. Stretching from her childhood to the present day, from a disastrous early marriage to a later happy one, it 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.

About this title

Review:

"Patchett's mastery of nonfiction [is] every bit the equal of her skill as a novelist."--Shelf Awareness

"All the essays were a joy to read...No matter your interest, you'll find words in this book that speak to you."--Real Simple

"Each of the essays is its own delight and resonates with warmth and humor... If read straight through, the book presents a lovely and lyrical look at a life well lived."--Library Journal

"Readable and candid, Patchett's collection is a joyful celebration of life, love and the written word."--Kirkus Reviews

"Reading Patchett is like spending time with a deeply perceptive longtime pal, or a new friend that one instantly connects with."--USA Today

"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

"[A] sparkling collection."--The New Yorker

"Happy marriage, compelling writing and all worthy endeavor requires hard work. That's Patchett's strength. And she does a fine job."--Miami Herald

"Novelist Ann Patchett's excellent essay collection ranges from dogs to writing to white-knuckled air travel."--Christian Science Monitor

"While being an artistic crafter of words, Patchett also has a storyteller's ability to sketch a moment so vividly you can't fail to see how her own writing life was developed."--Aspen Daily News

Book Description:

A compelling combination of literature and memoir revealing the big experiences and little moments that shaped Ann Patchett as a daughter, wife, and writer

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062236679
• ISBN 13: 9780062236678
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320