The Writing Life

<p><strong>"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — <em>Chicago Tribune</em></strong></p><p><strong>From Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer''s life.</strong></p><p>In these short essays, Annie Dillard—the author of <em>Pilgrim at Tinker Creek </em>and <em>An American Childhood</em>—illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experiences while writing her works, <em>The Writing Life</em> offers deep insight into one of the most mysterious professions.</p>