Estos días preciosos

As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes unexpected turns. Patchett reflects on it in this collection of essays, which offers a fresh and intimate look into his mind and her heart. As a literary alchemist, Ella Patchett turns her experiences into gold: captivating and moving essays, each brimming with emotion and insight. Thus, she transforms the private into the universal, offering us a new way of looking at our own world and reminding us how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the charms of Kate DiCamillo's children's books to youthful memories of Paris; from the cherished gifts made to her by her "three fathers" from her to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz's Snoopy; From Eudora Welty's expansive vision to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author's grace, wit, and warmth, the essays in These Precious Days resonate deep within the soul, leaving an indelible mark, and show why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.