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by Anne Fadiman
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Anya's Books
Anya's Books rated it 11 years ago
Dear Ms. FadimanI love your essays. They make me laugh and they make me cry. They remind me to take my time and love the things I love, be fascinated by things that fascinate and be grateful for the things I'm grateful.I love that you quoted "Persuasion" - my favorite Jane Austen novel- in your essa...
the reader of books
the reader of books rated it 11 years ago
I had planned to space these essays out and read one per night, but I ended up reading the entire book in one sitting. I love Anne Fadiman. Her writing is intellectual, engaging, witty, discreet, and grounded. The essays cover a variety of topics of personal interest to the author -- Arctic explorat...
Melody Murray's Books
Melody Murray's Books rated it 17 years ago
Engrossing and erudite essays are gem-like in their precision and sparkle. Informed by Fadiman's multi-faceted education and just personal enough to add depth and clarity. Highly recommended.
debnance
debnance rated it 18 years ago
I paid full price for this book; I only do that for books I really, really want to read. The truth is that I was disappointed. I don’t know why. Partly, I think, it was because the subjects of the essays were not of particular interest to me. But I think it was primarily that the essays felt forced...
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