Patchett, Ann creator author. text biography nyu 2013 First edition. monographic eng

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x, 306 pages ; 24 cm 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. Nonfiction, an introduction -- How to read a Christmas story -- The getaway car : a practical memoir about writing and life -- The sacrament of divorce -- The Paris match -- This dog's life -- The best seat in the house -- My road to Hell was paved -- Tennessee -- On responsibility -- The wall -- Fact vs. fiction -- My life in sales -- ""The love between the two women is not normal"" -- The right to read -- Do not disturb -- Introduction to ""The Best American Short Stories 2006"" -- Love sustained -- The bookstore strikes back -- This is the story of a happy marriage -- Our deluge, drop by drop -- Dog without end -- The mercies. Ann Patchett. Patchett, Ann Family Patchett, Ann Authors, American 20th century Biography 0062236679 (hardcover) 0062292463 (signed ed.) 0062320386 (international ed.) 9780062292469 (signed ed.) 9780062320384 (international ed.) 9781408842416 2013474298 140124 20181127174417.0 4922