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These Precious Days: Essays
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Oct 31, 2022
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To say I loved these essays is an understatement. Ann Patchett shared with us, her readers, a chunk of her heart and soul.
These essays touch on family, friends, books, writing and her time at university. They all were a personal and heartfelt exploration of topics close and dear to her heart.
I loved learning about her father and 2 stepfathers and how they each influenced her life. Snoopy was the first to inspire Ann to write. Who can say that? I am dying to read Kate Di Camillo’s books. I almost feel like taking up knitting again. For all you Updike lover’s, there is an essay where he plays a major role. Ann loved Updike’s novels.
The author has so much love and compassion for the people in her life. I wish she was my friend! If not my friend, then I’d love to meet her.
Wonderful book that I listened to. Ann does her own narrating. Gave it an even stronger personal touch.
I highly recommend it!!
Published: 2021
These essays touch on family, friends, books, writing and her time at university. They all were a personal and heartfelt exploration of topics close and dear to her heart.
I loved learning about her father and 2 stepfathers and how they each influenced her life. Snoopy was the first to inspire Ann to write. Who can say that? I am dying to read Kate Di Camillo’s books. I almost feel like taking up knitting again. For all you Updike lover’s, there is an essay where he plays a major role. Ann loved Updike’s novels.
The author has so much love and compassion for the people in her life. I wish she was my friend! If not my friend, then I’d love to meet her.
Wonderful book that I listened to. Ann does her own narrating. Gave it an even stronger personal touch.
I highly recommend it!!
Published: 2021
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November 28, 2021
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"Just finished listening to the first essay on her three fathers. Outstanding! I am going to love this collection, without a doubt."
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Oct 23, 2022 03:14PM
It is wonderful, Elyse.
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Love seeing your 'update,' Antoinette!
This book is a cornucopia of treasures, CherI!
I just finished listening to Reading Kate DiCamillo, Elyse. Wow!! I had tears streaming down my face and just wanted to put all her books on hold. She’s not an author my kids read as they were older by the time her books started coming out.
Ann Patchett is a treasure, and so was this book.
Totally agree, Diane.
Glad you enjoyed so much Antionette. Great review 💖
Fantastic review Antoinette! Glad you enjoyed this one.
Thanks, Margaret.
Thanks, Kara! This is so worth reading.
Fantastic review Antoinette, I love Patchett's writing. I need to get to this one.
Lovely, Antoinette! I am really looking forward to this one. (I won a copy of it, can you believe it??).
Thanks so much, Melissa! This book is so perfect- you will love it.
Julie, good for you- winning a copy. I never win:( I can hardly wait till you read the essay with Updike- close to the end. I thought about you while listening to it!!
That's so sweet, Antoinette. I'm excited to read it!
Glad to see you join the ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ club on this one.
Fantastic review, Antoinette!! Sounds good! 💖
5 stars all the way, Tundra!!
Thanks, Julie! I think you would like this book. A very honest look at slices of her life..
I felt the same way, I wish she was my friend.
Antoinette, it sounds like you had a very special listening experience with this book. I'm sold!
Bianca, I love that you felt the same way:)
Happy to hear that, Anne! I’ll look forward to hearing what you think. I’ll be shocked if you don’t love it.
I have a hardcover copy of this somewhere, packed away, but have yet to read it. I may have to listen to it, instead - I hadn't even thought of that, but I'm glad that you enjoyed listening to it. Wonderful review, Antoinette!
This was perfect as an audiobook, Cheri, as Ann, herself , is reading. But I’m sure it would be excellent as a book as well. Thank you:)
Antoinette, this is such a lovely review as is only fitting for this set of heartwarming essays.
Thank you, Laysee. It is the best collection I have read.
Yes! Just so good!Wonderful review Antoinette!
Thanks so much, Karen!
I just bought the paperback but maybe I should listen to it, too, since the author narrates it. Looking forward to reading it. Wonderful review, Annette!
Thanks, Terrie! I know you will love this one, whether you listen or read! I’ll look forward to seeing your review!
I need to read this! Wonderful review. I took up knitting 3 years ago so I could knit and listen to books!
Lovely review, Antoinette. Patchett is an amazing writer!
A beautiful review of a lovely book, Antoinette. This is one of my favorites by Ann Patchett, and the art work on the book covers is beautiful.
Thanks, Laurie. That’s a great idea- I have become hooked on my audios, but I only listen to them when walking or biking. I should take up knitting again along with listening!!
Thanks so much, Jen! I agree she is an amazing writer- I almost loved these essays more than her novels!!
Love to hear your agree, Barbara.
Thanks so much, Lorna! It felt so personal, didn’t it? I loved immersing myself in it. A perfect listen!
