Anna Quindlen is een gevierde auteur wiens werk inzichtelijke observaties over de menselijke natuur verweeft met meeslepende verhalen. Haar werken duiken vaak diep in de complexiteit van het dagelijks leven, waarbij thema's als familie, identiteit en de zoektocht naar betekenis worden onderzocht. Quindlen bezit een uniek vermogen om de subtiele nuances van relaties en maatschappelijke kwesties vast te leggen, waardoor ze een stem is die resoneert bij een breed publiek. Door haar kenmerkende stijl, die zowel toegankelijk als literair rijk is, bieden haar boeken ruimte voor reflectie en empathie.
"Before mommy blogs were even invented, Anna Quindlen became a go-to writer on the joys and challenges of motherhood in her nationally syndicated column. Now she's taking the next step and going full Nana in the pages of this lively and moving book about her grandchildren, her children, and her new and remarkable role"-- Provided by publisher
"A panopticon of life in this decade, sure to be valuable to future social historians She touches on life, love, home, family, work, men, women, children and issues large and small." CHICAGO TRIBUNE The voice is Anna Quindlen's. But we know the hopes, dreams, fears, and wonder expressed in all her columns, for most of us share them. With her NEW YORK TIMES-based column, "LIFE IN THE 30s," Anna Quindlen valued to national attention, and this wonderful collection shows why. As she proved in OBJECT LESSONS and THINKIN OUT LOUD, Anna Quindlen's views always fascinate.
One day, while holding her treasured baseball mitt, Kate makes a wish. And poof!— she turns into a princess in a fairy tale. But being a princess isn't at all what Kate imagined. Before long, she's fighting off dragons, entertaining witches, and teaching the ladies-in-waiting how to play baseball. With Kate around, fairy tale land will never be the same again!
A mother. A daughter. A shattering choice. From Anna Quindlen, bestselling author of "Black and Blue," comes a novel of life, love and everyday acts of mercy. "A triumph." "--San Francisco Chronicle" "From the Paperback edition."
Through the lens of her beloved Labrador retriever, Beau, Anna Quindlen shares poignant reflections on life, love, and the lessons learned from her canine companion. With humor and wisdom, she explores themes of living in the present, resilience, and the joy found in simple moments. Quindlen's narrative intertwines her experiences with Beau's life, highlighting the deep bond between humans and dogs and the valuable insights that can be gained from their unfiltered perspective on life.
On the Personal, the Political, the Public and the Private
"Thinking out loud is what Anna Quindlen does best. A syndicated columnist with her finger on the pulse of women's lives, and her heart in a place we all share, she writes about the passions, politics, and peculiarities of Americans everywhere. From gays in the military, to the race for First Lady, to the trials of modern motherhood and the right to choose, Anna Quindlen's views always fascinate. More of her views can be found in Living out loud, and Object lessons"-- Publisher
An exclusive conversation between Meryl Streep and Anna Quindlen adds a unique perspective to this book, highlighting the intersection of art and literature. The dialogue explores themes of creativity, personal experiences, and the impact of storytelling on society. Readers can expect insightful reflections from two influential figures, providing deeper understanding and appreciation of their respective crafts. This engaging exchange enriches the overall narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of both personalities.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a small town on the verge of big change, a young woman unearths deep secrets about her family and unexpected truths about herself—an emotionally powerful novel you will never forget. “Overwhelmingly moving . . . In this novel, where so much is about what vanishes, there is also a deep beating heart, of what also stays.”—The New York Times Book Review For generations the Millers have lived in Miller’s Valley. Mimi Miller tells about her life with intimacy and honesty. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, she discovers more and more about the toxicity of family secrets, the dangers of gossip, the flaws of marriage, the inequalities of friendship and the risks of passion, loyalty, and love. Home, as Mimi begins to realize, can be “a place where it’s just as easy to feel lost as it is to feel content.” Miller’s Valley is a masterly study of family, memory, loss, and, ultimately, discovery, of finding true identity and a new vision of home. As Mimi says, “No one ever leaves the town where they grew up, even if they go.” Miller’s Valley reminds us that the place where you grew up can disappear, and the people in it too, but all will live on in your heart forever.
LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2014 THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof. Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter, a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women. Her career is now descendent, her bank balance shaky, and she has fled the city for the middle of nowhere. There she discovers, in a tree stand with a roofer named Jim Bates, that what she sees through a camera lens is not all there is to life. Brilliantly written, powerfully observed, Still Life with Bread Crumbs is a deeply moving and often very funny story of unexpected love, and a stunningly crafted journey into the life of a woman, her heart, her mind, her days, as she discovers that life is a story with many levels, a story that is longer and more exciting than she ever imagined.
