These Precious Days: Essays

These Precious Days is a deeply personal collection of essays from the beloved New York Times bestselling author, Ann Patchett.

With her signature elegance and intimacy, Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships, and writing in these moving pieces that afford a fresh look into her mind and heart.

At the center of the book is a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores "what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self." Patchett's literary alchemist transforms her experiences into engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight.

Turning her writer's eye on her own experiences, she provides a way to look at our own world anew and reminds us how fleeting and enigmatic life can be.

Whether you're a fan of Patchett's previous works or just discovering her writing, These Precious Days is sure to leave you moved and inspired.