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These Precious Days: Essays
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Ann Patchett takes us to intimate places in her head and heart with this lovely collection of essays . I’ve read all of her novels and reading this book has made me want to read her other non fiction books. Reading this has also made me want to knit again, to read children’s books by Kate DeCamillo, to take a trip to Nashville not to go to the Grand Ole Opry, but to Parnassus her bookstore, to get rid of all the extra stuff in our house, to be more giving.
There’s a beautiful tribute to her father and two stepfathers. The stunning, heartfelt essay of the same title of the book is about the gift of true friendship, a wonderful woman named Sookie, and the generosity and love that Ann and her husband extended to her.
I believe Patchett fans will love this as I did, getting to know some about her writing and her life. I recommend it to those who haven’t read her books, too. You will want to read every one of them.
I received a copy of this book from HarperCollins through Edelweiss.
There’s a beautiful tribute to her father and two stepfathers. The stunning, heartfelt essay of the same title of the book is about the gift of true friendship, a wonderful woman named Sookie, and the generosity and love that Ann and her husband extended to her.
I believe Patchett fans will love this as I did, getting to know some about her writing and her life. I recommend it to those who haven’t read her books, too. You will want to read every one of them.
I received a copy of this book from HarperCollins through Edelweiss.
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I recently won this in a GRs giveaway, and I'm looking forward to reading it. Any thoughts so far?
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I’ve only read the first few essays, but can say I’m enjoying it a lot . I keep thinking, no wonder why I love her books !
Thanks for the inspiration. I'm excited!
Julie, it’s so good , I don’t read a lot of essays, but I can’t begin to tell you how much I loved these .
Lovely review, Angela💜 I was looking for a reason to read this so thanks for giving me one.
Jonetta, thanks so much. I don’t usually read essays or memoirs, and this is a memoir of sorts , I’d say . It’s really amazing. I couldn’t put it down .
Nice review, Angela. I read "My Three Fathers" in the October 5, 2020 issue of The New Yorker and enjoyed it. Sounds like I'd like this collection.
Beautiful review. This is on my "must read" list!
Her bookstore is so lovingly put together. It is everything you would dream for: warm, inviting, caring employees, a children’s nook where I always seem to find myself.
Beautiful review, Angela. :) xx
Thanks so glad, Julie !
Thanks, Bill . Yes, that’s the same essay that’s included here . If you enjoyed that one, I think you’ll enjoy the collection.
Holly , hope you love it! Thanks.
Sue , I’d love to go there one day! Sounds like a wonderful place to spend time.
Paromjit, thanks so much.
You've sold me. Thanks, Angela.
Wonderful review Angela. I’m reading this next!
Anne, it’s really worth reading.
Lisa, thanks so much. I know how much you loved the title essay so I’m pretty sure , you will enjoy the collection.
I requested this some time ago, and am now hoping even more that I will get a copy - I can't wait to read this!
I have this on hold at the library and can’t wait to read it!Wonderful review Angela!
Cheri , I hope you get a copy . You will love it !
You and Elyse both love this one? I guess I'd better check it out some day!
Elyse , I have to read those other essays. As I mentioned , she is not just a wonderful writer, but a beautiful person! I’m going to look up the authors right now . Happy Hanukkah to you and Paul ! Enjoy Hawaii!
Carmel, it’s wonderful!
Aww, I can’t wait to meet Sookie and read these essays! You would love Kate DeCamillo’s books, Angela! Beautiful review!
Jennifer, these are wonderful to read and I just know you will love them . At one point, Ann Patchett talks of how she didn’t really pay attention to children’s literature and then she discovered DeCamillo’s books . She finds them to be beautiful and recommends them to Sookie so I have to read them at some point . Thanks so much . I’ll look forward to your thoughts.
Terrific review, Angela. I’m not a fan of short stories or essays, but I do enjoy a good Patchett
Jen, I have gotten to enjoy short stories, if we’ll written, but never really enjoyed essays . These are amazing. But I get your preference. Thanks so much.
Well I have not loved a couple of Ann Patchett novels but I did love your review. Plus, unlike you I really do enjoy (certain) memoirs so I think I will add this one. Thanks again Angela 😀
Oh wait, sorry. I do like Ann Patchett...it's Ann Tyler I haven't loved. Definitely adding now.
Sharon, thanks! If you enjoy Patchett, I think you’ll enjoy this one. (I have enjoyed many of Anne Tyler’s books :)
Angela, what a lovely review. I have read the essay about Sookie, and loved it. I'm looking forward to getting to this collection.
Lisa, thanks very much. Since you loved the title essay , I think you’d enjoy the others .
This sounds like a wonderful set of essays, Angela. Your review is a lovely tribute to Ann Patchett, whose work I have yet to read.
Laysee, thanks so much. She’s a terrific writer and a wonderful woman!
Such a lovely story and review, Angela!
Marialyce, thanks very much. The essays are wonderful.
Wonderful review, Angela! Look forward to reading this one.
Antoinette, thanks so much. I think this is one you’ll enjoy!
Excellent review, I really connect with Patchett's writing so I know I'll like this one too.
Thanks, Melissa. I hope you love it,
Delightful review. Your love and enjoyment of this author really shines through. I've never read any of her books, but got The Dutch House on a kindle sale and will read it one day. 🤗
TQ, thanks so much. I’ve loved her books , but now I really admire her as a person.
A beautiful review, Angela. I love her writing. I was recently in Nashville for a few days and realized as we were leaving that we were just three miles from her bookstore Parnassus, next time!
Lorna, thanks very much. If I ever get to Nashville I’d definitely visit . It sounds like an amazing place .
Angela, what a heartfelt review! I will be adding this one for sure. I, too, love DeCamillo’s books who writes from her heart. So happy to know that it was such touching experience for you.
Thanks, Linda! Okay Ann Patchett s and you recommend DeCamillo , so I have to read :)
