Truth and Beauty
by Ann Patchett
Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 26.3K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 257 pages.
About Truth and Beauty
Ann Patchett and the late Lucy Grealy met in college in 1981, and, after enrolling in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, began a friendship that would be as defining to both of their lives as their work. In Grealy’s critically acclaimed memoir Autobiography of a Face, she wrote about losing part of her jaw to childhood cancer, years of chemotherapy and radiation, and endless reconstructive surgeries. In Truth and Beauty, the story isn’t Lucy’s life or Ann’s life but the parts of their lives they shared. This is a portrait of unwavering commitment that spans twenty years, from the long winters of the Midwest to surgical wards to book parties in New York. Through love, fame, drugs, and despair, this is what it means to be part of two lives that are intertwined--and what happens when one is left behind.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ann Patchett |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 257 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,344 |
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What genre is Truth and Beauty?
Truth and Beauty is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Truth and Beauty worth reading?
Based on 26.3K reader ratings, Truth and Beauty has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Truth and Beauty?
Truth and Beauty has 257 pages.
Who wrote Truth and Beauty?
Truth and Beauty was written by Ann Patchett. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Truth and Beauty?
The ISBN-13 for Truth and Beauty is 9780060572150.0.
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