An American Childhood - Paperback

"An American Childhood more than takes the reader's breath away. It consumes you as you consume it, so that, when you have put down this book, you're a different person, one who has virtually experienced another childhood." -- Chicago TribuneA 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 and 60s. Dedicated to her parents--from whom she learned a love of language and the importance of following your deepest passions--Dillard's brilliant memoir will resonate with anyone who has ever recalled with longing playing baseball on an endless summer afternoon, caring for a pristine rock collection, or knowing in your heart that a book was written just for you.

• | Author: Annie Dillard
• | Publisher: Harper Perennial
• | Publication Date: Oct 15, 2013
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0060915188
• | ISBN-13: 9780060915186