My intention was to read this sparingly, interspersed between other books like a palate cleanser, but instead I kept saying, "I'll just read one more...". Abebooks.com. This book was so different and you just can't compare the two. Ann Patchett is one of the top authors I have come across in my life. The only problem might possibly be, that reading about Ann Patchett might turn out to be more addictive than reading novels by Ann Patchett - but that of course I will not know until I give them a try, which I intend to do in a very near future. Amazon Kindle (0 editions) Audible (0 editions) CD Audiobook (0 editions) Project Gutenberg (0 … This is a splendid book of essays and memories,thoughtful and full of insights.I enjoyed it very much. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. We’d love your help. But at any rate, her enthusiasm is infectious. I heard an interview with the author on NPR (I think) and immediately felt a connection. I haven't finished this book bu so hope for something that makes me want to read more off her works and I guess her, Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020. If you're looking for something to listen to while driving, or exercising, this might be a good choice! Posting about this is a little like time traveling because I heard about it from a podcast guest on an episode nobody has heard yet (upcoming) but I went and listened right away. I laughed, I cried, I pondered. Other essays are more personal and address personal freedom and happiness. I found myself flipping to the end of each essay to see where it was published because I was more interested in the audience than the story itself. It was nice to have a book of short stories, because it is easy to put the book down and then pick it back up again and not have to worry about the characters. Already a huge Patchett fan, after reading these essays I want to get in my car, drive to Parnassus Books and convince her that we should be great friends. (I put "OFFICIALLY" in BIG print thus making my statement really official! State of Wonder, Bel Canto and The Magician's Assistant are among my favourite books. I suspect the praise for this book comes from one (or both) of two camps: Many people ask me how I select the books I read. And, as it turns out, the essays are mostly autobiographical, so I learned a lot about Patchett’s life by reading them. Please try your request again later. I made an exception to read Truth and Beauty after Bel Canto gave me such pleasure. These essays twine to create both a portrait of life and a philosophy of life. This book made me want to read all of Ann Patchett's previous works, especially "Truth and Beauty" and "State of Wonder". Patchett is a good writer, and I liked all of the essays, some more than others, of course. I've something of a curiosity about what makes writers tick, from where do they get their inspiration. Maybe they are better read just one at a time, between other books. There were parts I enjoyed: The story of her dog, her adventures in a rec vehicle and a bit about her adventure with the LAPD (that was a nice tribute to her dad). I didn't really care for Truth and Beauty..... maybe it's just non-fiction by Patchett that I'm not wild about. “Happy marriage, compelling writing and all worthy endeavor requires hard work. And, as it turns out, the essays are mostly autobiographical, so I learned a lot about Patchett’s life by reading them. Patchett writes about real life, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017. See 2 questions about This is the Story of a Happy Marriage…, 2014: What Women Born In The 1970s Read in 2014, This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage - Ann Patchett, 4 Stars, This is the Story of a Happy Marriage, by Ann Patchett, 16 Top Essay Collections You Need to Listen To. Recommended by Richard Russo, Getaway Car, for writers everywhere, a must-read. Bringing her narrative gifts to bear on her own life, Patchett uses insight and compassion to turn very personal experiences into stories that will resonate with every reader. She is a gifted storyteller and a true inspiration. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Group her essays focusing on relationships together. Stretching from her childhood to the present day, from a disastrous early marriage to a later happy one, it covers a multitude of topics, including relationships with family and friends, and charts the hard work and joy of writing, and the unexpected thrill of opening a bookstore. and I thoroughly enjoyed it. --Donna Seaman, “I had been so engaged by Ann Patchett’s multifaceted story, so lured in by her confiding voice, that I forgot I was on the job. The sections where she talks about writing are incredibly powerful and resonant, and the essay about opening an independent bookshop moved me to tears. Blending literature and memoir, Ann Patchett, author of State of Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments—to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband—creating a resonant portrait of a life in This is the Story of a Happy Marriage. Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020. Read by the author in a warm, engaging, candid manner, in my opinion an audio book on my walks doesn't get better than this. The relationship is OK or maybe not. I even contemplated learning to scale a 6 foot wall for a few minutes but I've already put that thought aside…. Rather than one story, it’s a compilation of essays and life experiences. Start by marking “This is the Story of a Happy Marriage” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I liked all the essays in this collection, My Road to Hell Was Paved, and Tennessee were probably my favorites. In fact, I got the audible version of her State of Wonder, and was disappointed when it was read by someone else. The collection of essays spans quite a few years, including one that came from when Patchett's book was the freshman read at Clemson and was a huge controversy; that's just down the road from me. I'm leading a one hour book club discussion of this book in a few weeks. Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published But quite often, I choose books written by authors whose books I've come to love. Audible Version: Beautifully Read by the Author! I want to learn to love people like this, the way I love my dog, with pride and enthusiasm and a complete amnesia for faults. I think this is a must read for anyone thinking of planning a wedding. Not finished with the book yet but I am sure it is one that I will be sad to finish. Please try again. Sometimes they only realize right before the wedding that the marriage will not work but because the invitations have been sent, it is too embarrassing to call it off. The texts are of various length and character, some are articles, other lectures, all strongly autobiographical - and so very readable. But now, that I had an opportunity to have a taste of her writing and get to know the person behind it, I have no doubt that I want to read more of her. Ann Patchett’s This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage takes the cake for the most inviting title of the season. In other cases, I've been intrigued by the title or even the cover. She's right, the marriage died but I have to live and it's OK to live and enjoy my life. Anyone at all tempted to open their own store would be encouraged by this essay to give it a try, maybe foolishly, maybe not. And it's in hoopla for those with access. It validated my decision and helped strengthen my resolve against the former friends who took pity on me for leaving my deadbeat, loser, POS ex-husband, against the ex-BFF who blamed me for hurting a man who sat home and smoked weed and watched porn all day while I worked my ass off to support him. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Absolutely beautifully written, profound, funny, truthful and moving. We’ll be discussing This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett, which I introduced here.. Here’s how it works: I’ll throw out a few topics for discussion, and you can write your responses about these topics (or others you’d like to discuss) in the comment section. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is an irresistible blend of literature and memoir revealing the big experiences and little moments that shaped Ann Patchett as a daughter, wife, friend and writer. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is an irresistible blend of literature and memoir revealing the big experiences and little moments that shaped Ann Patchett as a daughter, wife, friend and writer. After listening to the introductory essay, I looked Patchette up and was VERY surprised to see that Patchett's mother is a novelist! After all, I'd already read one of the book's long-form essays, "The Getaway Car," in electronic form and gave it five stars all on its own--it's one of the best texts on fiction writing out there, in my opinion. Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick Blending literature and memoir, Ann Patchett, author of State of Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments--to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband--creating a resonant portrait of a life in This is the Story of a Happy Marriage. In This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage, Ann Patchett shares how she had to end one marriage to find her way to a better one By Robin Hilmantel Dec 18, 2013 I'm also dying to visit her famous Parnassus bookstore in Nashville. Evidently she wrote advice shorts for Seventeen magazine to pay rent whilst dreaming of writing novels. Book Review: 'This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage,' By Ann Patchett Essay collections are underrated and often ignored in favor of short stories or novels. Welcome back. I cherished every minute spent reading this outstanding book. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Just for example, you could group her essays on books and writing (e.g. In the interview she talked about her aversion to marriage having had one bad experience in her youth. I wish I went with her on that long drive to Eudora Welty's funeral and could talk to Eudora's relatives the way Ann described in this book. She reflects on her family, life on a Tennessee farm, literary discipline and inspiration, and her failed first marriage. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. They date. Reading about Ann Patchett's work ethic has made me realise that she deserves every bit of her success - if I didn't know this already by having read some of her fiction. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage takes us into the very real world of Ann Patchett’s life. But I didn’t mind — I like both genres. Patchett wrote most of this collection of nonfiction essays earlier in her career for different publications. She was in control always with an eye on the "emergency exit". I loved the story of her bid to get into the police academy - not only because of how interesting the process was but I loved how the relationship with her father was so tightly woven into the fabric of what she was doing. Patchett is a good writer, and I liked all of the essays, some more than others, of course. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2018. Patchett argues that people are ready to support their local, independent bookstores, and I certainly hope she is right. And she does a fine job.” — Miami Herald “Patchett … is one of our best contemporary novelists. This is the sixth Ann Patchett book that I have read, and the second one that is nonfiction. The short stories made me laugh out loud or sad, so they were really engaging. I've loved her writing since Bel Canto, but I've gained a new level of appreciation for her since hearing her speak. Many people ask me how I select the books I read. There are articles that were published in Vogue, Seventeen, Harper's Bazaar, Gourmet, the Times, and the New York Times. After a certain amount of time they marry because it is time, not because they are with the right person. Highly recommended, I've realised after reading this that a book of essays is just not my cup of tea. This collection of essays was my first encounter with Ann Patchett and I am absolutely delighted. This is OFFICIALLY my favorite Ann Patchett book!!!!! This is a right down the middle for me.❤️. The essay is partly the history of the bookstore itself, but it’s also a passionate argument for the value of bookstores, and for the demand for them. So it was probably more of a case of the daughter influencing th. Hardcover – Deckle Edge, November 5, 2013. But apparently also a great introduction to a new author whom I have to admit I was a bit hesitant to approach. Patchett now assembles a retrospective set of 22 sterling personal essays to form an episodic, piquant, instructive, and entertaining self-portrait. And, yes, I know it's a little creepy, but that's how much I love her non-fiction voice. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is the collection that emerged from that plastic bin, the bin itself an unromantic but a fitting symbol for the book it made. I listened to it on audio tapes, and the author does a marvelous job of reading her own work. Career. I loved the story of her bid to get into the police academy - not only becaus, How is it possible that Ann Patchett and I are not BFFs? […] As the best personal essays often do, Patchett’s is a two-way mirror, reflecting both the author and her readers.” (. So many different essays here and after reading them I think I know a lot more about Anne Patchett. It was great getting to know her, as I think she'd make a great friend. Her essay about the controversy. Thank you Ann Patchett from divorcees everywhere! This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage takes us into the very real world of Ann Patchett’s life. The wonderful thing abo. This is an incredibly good collection of Patchett’s nonfiction essays, articles, and speeches. The most memorable one for me wasn’t the title essay, although that was very good, but “The Bookstore Strikes Back,” about opening Parnassus Books in Nashville. Ann Patchett speaks to me in a voice I wish I had. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage takes us into the very real world of Ann Patchett's life. The actual happy marriage, which was the one thing she felt she wasn't capable of, ultimately proves to be a metaphor as well as a fact: Patchett has devoted her life to the people and ideals she loves the most. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2014. So many wonderful stories were shared. I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from HarperCollins. An irresistible blend of literature and memoir, This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is a unique examination of the heart, mind, and soul of one of our most revered and gifted writers. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Ask Alexa to read your book with Audible integration or text-to-speech. They live together. I found so many things that I relate to in these essays, and a few areas where we are different enough that I gained a new sense of perspective. Some go on for years. She wrote her first book at the age of 60. This grouping of essays cover a wide range of subjects that she has written throughout the years. I often buy non-fiction but I never get to read it. So it was probably more of a case of the daughter influencing the mother. I feel like she writes only for me, which I know is ridiculously silly, but feels like the truth when I'm devouring the words nonetheless. It’s everything in between we live for.”. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2020. Obstacles that at first appear insurmountable—scaling a six-foot wall in order to join the Los Angeles Police Department, opening an independent bookstore, and sitting down to write a novel—are eventually mastered with quiet tenacity and a sheer force of will. So deciding to read This is the Story of a Happy Marriage wasn't a difficult decision. She married because the relationship temporally had forced itself in that direction. I listened to it twice through. (Never underestimate the power of a stroll through a bookstore when you can find one.) The dogs do not disappoint them, or if they do, the owners manage to forget about it quickly. These essays cover the gamut, from books to friendship, to relationships and religion -- all my favorite topics. I have not organized a book club presentation, but I did just finish the book, and I think one approach that could work would be to group the essays b. I have not organized a book club presentation, but I did just finish the book, and I think one approach that could work would be to group the essays by subject matter. THIS IS THE STORY OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE Patchett's nonfiction essays, which started off as a means of keeping her fiction writing afloat, evolved over time into their own art–the art of telling the truth as opposed to the art of making things up. Sometimes they've been recommended by someone else whose preferences are similar to mine, or I've read enthusiastic reviews about them. Has anyone done this? As a young child in California and, after her parents’ divorce, Nashville, she knew she had to write, and she was fortunate, as she so warmly and vividly explains, in her writing teachers—Allan Gurganus, Grace Paley, and Russell Banks—and in her success supporting herself by writing nonfiction for magazines and newspapers, beginning with Seventeen and extending to the New York Times Magazine, GQ, Vogue, and Gourmet. 3.5 I have read Ann Patchett's books for a long time now, long enough that I can see her improving in her craft, book by book. Highly recommend. The word “essays” may bring up memories of tedious composition classes, but today’s collections are anything but dull. This is the story of a happy marriage--Our deluge, drop by drop--Dog without end--The mercies. an expansion of her graduation address at Sarah Lawrence College, and, most recently, This is the Story of a Happy Marriage, a collection of essays. Anytime I read anything by this author I always compare the book to Bel Canto, which is an amazing book and one of my favorites. I think my favorite story, which is was hard to choose one, was regarding the police academy. And it's. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The title is a tad misleading. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. It is as enjoyable as any fictional story and one gets that much closer to Ann Patchett, a person to be admired. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Since “State of Wonder” is one of my absolute favorite books, I of course had to read this new book of essays. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is an irresistible blend of literature and memoir revealing the big experiences and little moments that shaped Ann Patchett as a daughter, wife, friend and writer. I didn’t realize when I first picked up this book that it’s a collection of essays; I thought instead that it was a memoir. Anytime I read anything by this author I always compare the book to Bel Canto, which is an amazing book and one of my favorites. She writes with candor, humor, and warmth, and she is oh so perceptive and wise. And she does a fine job.” - Miami Herald “Patchett … is one of our best contemporary novelists. I'd only ever read Ann Patchett's Bel Canto before (which I loved), and none of her non-fiction, so the writing was all new to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not every author is able to read her own work, but Ms. Patchett does a wonderful job, it's hard to imagine anyone else reading it. Something went wrong. How to become intimate with a great writer, Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2013. I read her for enjoyment and I read her to learn how to write. Everyone except for tiresome snobs who think Ann Patchett is beneath them, While I was reading this, I was already anticipating giving the book five stars, with four stars based on the book's merits and one star based on the fact that I'm kind of obsessed with Ann Patchett and want to be her friend. Posting about this is a little like time traveling because I heard about it from a podcast guest on an episode nobody has heard yet (upcoming) but I went and listened right away. The story of her first, very unhappy marriage reassures readers that even Ann Patchett made disastrous mistakes in youth, like marrying someone she … Style and humor. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016. In 2016 she released the autobiographical Commonwealth, a nonlinear novel about two families dealing with the effects of divorce. THIS IS THE STORY OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE takes us into the very real world of Ann Patchett’s life. The texts are of various length and character, some are articles, other lectures, all strongly autobiographical - and so very readable. There was a problem loading your book clubs. She makes it sound as though this career goal came out of the blue. Patchett was born in Los Angeles, California. “People seem able to love their dogs with an unabashed acceptance that they rarely demonstrate … O Ann Patchett, how I adore thee. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In these scenarios, while the story as a whole ends up at A, various characters must suffer unhappy endings before the story can get there. Disclaimer: after meeting Ann Patchett, I am head over heels. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This is a review of the Audible Version: Beautifully read by the author. That’s Patchett’s strength. “Happy marriage, compelling writing and all worthy endeavor requires hard work. But the whole time I was reading it, I just kept thinking "you're going to take someone else's place there just so you can write about it??" To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. To see what your friends thought of this book, Her mother was a nurse when Ann was young. Her mother was a nurse when Ann was young. Her voice sounds so much like Laura Linney! This book was so different and you just can't compare the two. Please try again. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. While she writes of her life experience from the perspective of a writer, her message has universal appeal. The couple's 18-month-old son Archie made his speaking debut in a surprise debut, wishing listeners a happy new year. That's how intimate her writing style was. Loved them all! Sometimes they've been recommended by someone else whose preferences are similar to mine, or I've read enthusiastic reviews about them. I also cried a lot at "Dog Without End," a fact that will surprise no one who knows me and my own experiences with pets. These are her personal experiences. Her 2011 essay for Byline, "Getaway Car" is a "how to" directed at an audience of budding writers, but speaks to all of us about failure, perseverance, and knowing one's self. This is a collection of mostly prior magazine articles that Ann Patchett had done during her lifetime. ), How is it possible that Ann Patchett and I are not BFFs? Something like that. Some stories were amazingly compelling and others just kinda boring. She tells us from the beginning. These delightful short stories, basically vignettes from the life of Ann Patchett were so engaging. As I read the rest of the stories, I could hear Patchett’s voice in my head, much to my delight. Ann Pratchett is an award-winning writer of world class fame. However, by the time I got to the title essay, I'd decided the book deserved five stars regardless of my slightly demented feelings toward its author. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage reminds us that she is an exceptional writer of nonfiction, too. This is a book about her life--the whole truth- and nothing but the truth. This is a compilation of various articles the author has written over the years for various publications. There is a growing list of authors I'm constantly looking up on Amazon to see when their next book will be released, authors whose books I read sight unseen, unless they're a major departure from their usual work. I did not think that I would ever want to read a bunch of short stories, but I read it for a book group. The most memorable one for me wasn’t the title essay, although that was very good, but “The Bookstore Strikes Back,” about o. I didn’t realize when I first picked up this book that it’s a collection of essays; I thought instead that it was a memoir. The collection of essays spans quite a few years, including one that came from when Patchett's book was the freshman read at Clemson and was a huge controversy; that's just down the road from me. She supplemented those with a couple longer, deeper pieces written later: “The Getaway Car” and “This is the Story of a Happy Marriage,” “Dog Without End,” and “The Mercies,” all stories about the great loves in her life. Wonderful four-star collection that gets five stars because of the essay "The Getaway Car" (a must read for all writers out there). Her mother is the novelist, “People seem able to love their dogs with an unabashed acceptance that they rarely demonstrate with family or friends. A perfect complement for anyone who loves her novels. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage takes us into the very real world of Ann Patchett’s life. Quick Links: Amazon.com . There's a problem loading this menu right now. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. by Harper. Some divorce early. However, by the time I got to the title essay, I'd decided the book deserved five stars regardless of my slightly demented feelings toward its author. A perfect complement for anyone who loves her novels. Reading her essays is like spending more time with her, and I can't get enough. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The first few were about her experiences on becoming an author. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Sometimes I laughed out loud and people in the doctor's waiting room turned to stare and then smile. She inspired me to add some titles to my to-read and reminded me why I fell in love with her in the first place. Stretching from her childhood to the present day, from a disastrous early marriage to a later happy one, it covers a multitude of topics, including relationships with family and friends, and charts the hard work and joy of writing, and the unexpected thrill of opening a bookstore. Add to wishlist. Other articles where This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is discussed: Ann Patchett: …published essays were collected in This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage (2013). I loved hearing Patchett's thoughts on writing, family, and friendship. Don't you think this would have been good information to include in her description of why she wanted to be a writer at age 6? And an especially honest essay about the life of an author - which is what led me to this book. this is the story of a happy marriage by Ann Patchett ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 5, 2013 A well-organized collection of a beloved, award-winning writer’s nonfiction essays about her … .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. Get this from a library! Bravo! The wonderful thing about a book of essays is that you can bounce around the book reading different essays in any order and perhaps read other books during the same time and not loose context here. I think my favorite story, which is was hard to choose one, was regarding the police academy. This is a marvelous collection of essays from one of my favorite writers, most of which I had never read before. 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