These Precious Days by Ann Patchett

Life often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days 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. " When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks' short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman--Tom's brilliant assistant Sooki--with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces ..

Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year:	2021
Binding:	Paperback
ISBN:	9781526640956
Condition:	Good
Description:	Some spotting otherwise good.

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SKU: 1597007
Location: Short Stories