Write for Your Life (Unabridged)
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this clarion call to pick up a pen and find yourself from “one of our most astute chroniclers of modern life” (The New York Times Book Review), #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen shows us how anyone can write, and why everyone should.
What really matters in life? What truly lasts in our hearts and minds? Where can we find community, history, humanity? In this lyrical new book, the answer is clear: through writing. This is a book for what Quindlen calls “civilians,” those who want to use the written word to become more human, more themselves.
Write for Your Life argues that there has never been a more important time to stop and record what we are thinking and feeling. Using examples from past, present, and future—from Anne Frank to Toni Morrison, from love letters written after World War II to journal reflections from nurses and doctors today—Write for Your Life vividly illuminates the ways in which writing connects us to ourselves and to those we cherish. Drawing on her personal experiences not just as a writer but as a mother and daughter, Quindlen makes the case that recording our daily lives in writing is essential.
When we write we not only look, we see; we not only react but reflect. Writing gives you something to hold onto in a changing world. “To write the present,” Quindlen says, “is to believe in the future.”
Customer Reviews
Inspiring + Insightful
“Write for Your Life” by Anna Quindlen is exactly the kind of book I needed. It’s not just a guide for writers but a heartfelt call to action for anyone looking to embrace the power of words. Quindlen’s reflections and advice felt like a gentle nudge, reminding me of the importance of writing in capturing life’s moments, thoughts, and emotions. Her storytelling is inspiring, filled with warmth and wisdom that makes you want to pick up a pen (or open a blank document) and start writing your story. It’s less about the mechanics and more about finding the courage and joy in expressing yourself. Highly recommend it for both seasoned writers and those just starting out.