I
selected this title on Audible because I am a fan of Ann Patchett. I didn’t
realize it was a collection of essays by the author written over many years. I
was also initially surprised that the essays were read by the author herself.
She is not a professional narrator but in the end it seemed fitting that she
performed them herself.
The
essays cover everything from her application to the Los Angeles Police Department
to travels across America in a mini-van to the titular essay on Happy Marriage.
In between we see her struggles as a fledgling writer, her disastrous first
marriage, the importance of her friendships and much more.
These
works were originally seen in such well-known publications as Atlantic Monthly,
Vogue and The New York Times Magazine. The essays appear remarkably candid.
They leave you feeling as if you actually have spent time with Patchett, as if
you actually know a bit of her. I guess we do.
Recommend.
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