The Book Wheel

Books, Politics, & More

  • Genres
    • Sortable Archive
      • Reviews by Author
      • Reviews by Genre
      • Reviews by Title
    • #30Authors
      • #30Authors Reviews
      • Lineup
    • Fiction
      • Historical Fiction
      • Mystery/Thriller
    • Non-Fiction
      • Biography
      • Economic
      • Memoir
      • Science/Tech/Psychology
      • True Crime
    • Political
    • More Options
      • 1001 List
      • Classics
      • Diverse
  • Book Club Picks
  • Lists
  • Other
    • Blogging
    • Career
    • Discussions
    • Lifestyle
    • Productivity
  • About
    • Accolades
    • Advertising
    • Policies
    • Resources
      • Authors
      • Contributors
    • What is a ‘Book Wheel’?

This is the Story of a Happy Marriage

November 19, 2013 by Allison Hiltz 25 Comments

This is the Story of a Happy MarriageThis Is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett
Also by this author: The Patron Saint of Liars, Commonwealth
Published by HarperCollins on November5, 2013
Genres/Lists: Essays, Non-Fiction
Pages: 320
Read synopsis on Goodreads
I received this book for free from TLC Book Tours.
Buy the book: Amazon/Audible (this post includes affiliate links)four-stars


I’ve been an Ann Patchett fan for years. I loved State of Wonder and adored The Patron Saint of Liars, so when I was given the opportunity to read about Ann Patchett by Ann Patchett, I jumped. And boy, am I glad I did! Confession: I had no idea she started out writing magazine articles. I consider myself to be pretty up-to-snuff when it comes to the writing histories of authors I love, but for some reason I never did much Patchett research. I think this is probably a good thing because it lent an air of mystery to her work.

tlc logoMy favorite essay from the book was The Getaway Car. In it, she discusses how she became a writer and gives advice (like don’t get an MFA because it’s a waste of money) and her self-deprecating process of writing a book. In it, she details the circumstances around writing The Patron Saint of Liars, which is my favorite book by her, and I loved reading the backstory. I think I might actually go back and reread it now that I have some insight into her writing processes.

Voracious readers will love this book. As a writer who is writing about writing (follow all that?), Patchett’s love for all things literary is palpable. I, for one, relished in her descriptions of reading, wanting to be a writer as a child, putting pen to paper, and actually put down the book to write a short, personal essay just because she inspired me.

But enough talking about the book. Run to the library and get your copy NOW!

 

Related Posts

  • Same Genre
  • 4 Star Books
  • HarperCollins
‘The Friend’ Found Its Way With These Essays
Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
Kudos for Killing Kennedy
the order of time by carlo rovelli
‘The Order of Time’ Reveals the Perplexity of What it Means to Exist
America's Original Sin
Are You Guilty of ‘America’s Original Sin’?
monkey mind
“Monkey Mind: A Memoir of Anxiety” by Daniel Smith
Living Again by L.L. Collins
CTC Book Tour: Living Again by L.L. Collins
the immortalists by chloe benjamin
‘The Immortalists’: Balancing Life, Death, and the In-Between
empty mansions
Huguette Clark, Intrigue, and Mystery Abound in ‘Empty Mansions
Albert Paugh
‘Albert Paugh’ Is a Tale for Dog Lovers
the child finder by rene denfeld
Denfeld’s ‘The Child Finder’ a Work of Subtle and Lyrical Beauty
sometimes the wolf
‘Sometimes the Wolf’ a Gritty, Family-Driven Mystery
The Fates Will Find Their Way by Hannah Pittard
The Lovely Bones Meets The Virgin Suicides
Friday's Harbor by Diane Hammond
TLC Book Tours: Friday’s Harbor
The Original 1982 by Lori Carson
A New Life in 1982
‘Orphans of Race Point’ Explores the Outer Limits of Friendship

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Essays/Short Stories, Memoir

Email Newsletter

Sign up to get new reviews in your inbox the day they go live.

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Upcoming Reviews

Allison's books

Searching for Sylvie Lee
Searching for Sylvie Lee
by Jean Kwok
A Woman Is No Man
A Woman Is No Man
by Etaf Rum
The Leavers
The Leavers
by Lisa Ko

goodreads.com

Trending Now

‘Commonwealth’ Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

Gaiman’s “Ocean” Blends Childlike Wonder With Human Fragility (Book Review)

Cementville by Paulette Livers (Book Review)

Mini Reviews: Russian Lit and Mississippi

Tender is the Night is as stunning as it is tragic

Conquering the Classics: A Room With a View

‘For Today I Am A Boy’ is For Everyone

Content may not be reposted in full or without permission. This site includes affiliate links.

Copyright © 2021 · Magazine Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in