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Paperback. Condition: Good. A memoir about parents, the world of science, and consciousness A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. Dillard's luminous prose painlessly captures the pain of growing up in this wonderful evocation of childhood. Her memoir is partly a hymn to Pittsburgh, where orange streetcars ran on Penn Avenue in 1953 when she was eight, and where the Pirates were always in the cellar. Dillard's mother, an unstoppable force, had energies too vast for the bridge games and household chores that stymied her. Her father made low-budget horror movies, loved Dixieland jazz, told endless jokes and sight-gags, and took lonesome river trips down to New Orleans to get away. From this slightly odd couple, Dillard acquired her love of nature and taut sensitivity.--Publishers Weekly. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A memoir about parents, the world of science, and consciousness A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. Dillard's luminous prose painlessly captures the pain of growing up in this wonderful evocation of childhood. Her memoir is partly a hymn to Pittsburgh, where orange streetcars ran on Penn Avenue in 1953 when she was eight, and where the Pirates were always in the cellar. Dillard's mother, an unstoppable force, had energies too vast for the bridge games and household chores that stymied her. Her father made low-budget horror movies, loved Dixieland jazz, told endless jokes and sight-gags, and took lonesome river trips down to New Orleans to get away. From this slightly odd couple, Dillard acquired her love of nature and taut sensitivity.--Publishers Weekly. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A memoir about parents, the world of science, and consciousness A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. Dillard's luminous prose painlessly captures the pain of growing up in this wonderful evocation of childhood. Her memoir is partly a hymn to Pittsburgh, where orange streetcars ran on Penn Avenue in 1953 when she was eight, and where the Pirates were always in the cellar. Dillard's mother, an unstoppable force, had energies too vast for the bridge games and household chores that stymied her. Her father made low-budget horror movies, loved Dixieland jazz, told endless jokes and sight-gags, and took lonesome river trips down to New Orleans to get away. From this slightly odd couple, Dillard acquired her love of nature and taut sensitivity.--Publishers Weekly.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A memoir about parents, the world of science, and consciousness A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. Dillard's luminous prose painlessly captures the pain of growing up in this wonderful evocation of childhood. Her memoir is partly a hymn to Pittsburgh, where orange streetcars ran on Penn Avenue in 1953 when she was eight, and where the Pirates were always in the cellar. Dillard's mother, an unstoppable force, had energies too vast for the bridge games and household chores that stymied her. Her father made low-budget horror movies, loved Dixieland jazz, told endless jokes and sight-gags, and took lonesome river trips down to New Orleans to get away. From this slightly odd couple, Dillard acquired her love of nature and taut sensitivity.--Publishers Weekly. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A memoir about parents, the world of science, and consciousness A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. Dillard's luminous prose painlessly captures the pain of growing up in this wonderful evocation of childhood. Her memoir is partly a hymn to Pittsburgh, where orange streetcars ran on Penn Avenue in 1953 when she was eight, and where the Pirates were always in the cellar. Dillard's mother, an unstoppable force, had energies too vast for the bridge games and household chores that stymied her. Her father made low-budget horror movies, loved Dixieland jazz, told endless jokes and sight-gags, and took lonesome river trips down to New Orleans to get away. From this slightly odd couple, Dillard acquired her love of nature and taut sensitivity.--Publishers Weekly. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. "[In] this anthology of well-chosen excerpts by a satisfyingly diverse group of writers.the truth of their lives shines from every beautifully, often courageously composed page."-- Booklist "Packed with superb writing." -- New York Newsday Modern American Memoirs is a sampling from 35 quintessential 20th century memoirs, including contributions from Margaret Mead, Malcolm X, Maxine Hong Kingston, Loren Eisely, and Zora Neale Hurston. Supremely written and excellent examples of the art of biography, these excerpts present a beautifully wide range of American life. This essential collection surveys American history peak by peak, offering deeply personal stories from: Classic Memoirs: Experience excerpts from touchstone works like The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Richard Wright's Black Boy, and Zora Neale Hurston's Dust Tracks on a Road. A Masterclass in Writing: Discover the art of autobiographical writing through the distinct voices of 35 master storytellers, including editor Annie Dillard. Diverse American Voices: Journey from the rural South with Harry Crews to the Saskatchewan plains with Wallace Stegner and the immigrant experience in Kate Simon's Bronx. Personal and Historical: Witness the landscape of a changing nation through powerful personal essays that capture the triumphs and struggles of 20th century American life.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. "[In] this anthology of well-chosen excerpts by a satisfyingly diverse group of writers.the truth of their lives shines from every beautifully, often courageously composed page."-- Booklist "Packed with superb writing." -- New York Newsday Modern American Memoirs is a sampling from 35 quintessential 20th century memoirs, including contributions from Margaret Mead, Malcolm X, Maxine Hong Kingston, Loren Eisely, and Zora Neale Hurston. Supremely written and excellent examples of the art of biography, these excerpts present a beautifully wide range of American life. This essential collection surveys American history peak by peak, offering deeply personal stories from: Classic Memoirs: Experience excerpts from touchstone works like The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Richard Wright's Black Boy, and Zora Neale Hurston's Dust Tracks on a Road. A Masterclass in Writing: Discover the art of autobiographical writing through the distinct voices of 35 master storytellers, including editor Annie Dillard. Diverse American Voices: Journey from the rural South with Harry Crews to the Saskatchewan plains with Wallace Stegner and the immigrant experience in Kate Simon's Bronx. Personal and Historical: Witness the landscape of a changing nation through powerful personal essays that capture the triumphs and struggles of 20th century American life.…