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A Broom of One's Own - by Nancy Peacock (Paperback)

Name: A Broom of One's Own - by Nancy Peacock (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
SKU: 85117932
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Author(s): Nancy Peacock
208 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Writing Skills

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About the Book

Peacock explores what it means to be a writer, and provides advice on subjects such as inspiration, craft, and criticism, and offers hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans. With its warmth and wit, "A Broom of One's Own" is an encouragement to all artists--however they make a living.

From the Back Cover

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer--under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"--was more than a shock. It was an inspiration.

In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peacock's book provides valuable insights and advice on motivation, craft, and criticism while offering hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans.

Review Quotes

"An entertaining and heartening romp through the daily life of a successful working writer." - Pat Schneider, author of Writing Alone and With Others

"Sure to offer inspiration to talented and struggling writers everywhere." - Frye Gaillard, author of Cradle of Freedom

"One of the most original and valuable books about writing ever published." - Lee Smith, author of On Agate Hill

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.98 Inches (H) x 5.28 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Writing Skills

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Format: Paperback

Author: Nancy Peacock

Language: English

Street Date: March 25, 2008

TCIN: 85117932

UPC: 9780061357879

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-2659

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.53 inches length x 5.28 inches width x 7.98 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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A: The book explores themes of writing, inspiration, craft, and the experiences of a cleaning lady turned author.
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Q: What type of anecdotes does the author share?

AI Shopping Assistant - 18 days ago

A: The author shares humorous anecdotes about the various houses she cleans, adding a personal touch to the narrative.
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