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A Writer'S Life
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The Inner Workings Of A Writers Life, The Interplay Between Experience And Writing, Are Brilliantly Recounted By A Master Of The Art. Gay Talese Now Focuses On His Own Lifethe Zeal For The Truth, The Narrative Edge, The Sometimes Startling Precision, That Won Accolades For His Journalism And Bestsellerdom And Acclaim For His Revelatory Books About The New York Times (The Kingdom And The Power), The Mafia (Honor Thy Father), The Sex Industry (Thy Neighbors Wife), And, Focusing On His Own Family, The American Immigrant Experience (Unto The Sons). How Has Talese Found His Subjects? What Has Stimulated, Blocked, Or Inspired His Writing? Here Are His Amateur Beginnings On His College Newspaper; His Professional Climb At The New York Times; His Desire To Write On A Larger Canvas, Which Led Him To Magazine Writing At Esquire And Then To Books. We See His Involvement With Issues Of Race From His Student Days In The Deep South To A Recent Interracial Wedding In Selma, Alabama, Where He Once Covered The Fierce Struggle For Civil Rights. Here Are His Reflections On The Changing American Sexual Mores He Has Written About Over The Last Fifty Years, And A Striking Look At The Livesand Their Meaningof Lorena And John Bobbitt. He Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His Legendary Profile Of Frank Sinatra, His Writings About Joe Dimaggio And Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson, And His Interview With The Head Of A Mafia Family.But He Is At His Most Poignant In Talking About The Ordinary Men And Women Whose Stories Led To His Most Memorable Work. In Remarkable Fashion, He Traces The History Of A Single Restaurant Location In New York, Creating An Ethnic Mosaic Of One Restaurateur After The Other Whose Dreams Were Dashed While A Successors Were Born. And As He Delves Into The Life Of A Young Female Chinese Soccer Player, We See His Consuming Interest In The World In Its Latest Manifestation.In These And Other Recollections And Stories, Talese Gives Us A Fascinating Picture Of Both The Serendipity And Meticulousness Involved In Getting A Story. He Makes Clear That Every One Of Us Represents A Good One, If A Writer Has The Curiosity To Know It, The Diligence To Pursue It, And The Desire To Get It Right.Candid, Humorous, Deeply Impassioneda Dazzling Book About The Nature Of Writing In One Mans Life, And Of Writing Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Writer's Life'? A: 'A Writer's Life' explores the intricate relationship between personal experience and the writing process, showcasing Gay Talese's reflections on his journey as a writer and journalist.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Writer's Life'? A: The author of 'A Writer's Life' is Gay Talese, a renowned journalist and writer known for his in-depth storytelling and investigative pieces.
- Q: When was 'A Writer's Life' published? A: 'A Writer's Life' was published on July 10, 2007.
- Q: What is the genre of 'A Writer's Life'? A: 'A Writer's Life' falls under the genre of memoir and literary non-fiction, focusing on the author's life and career in writing.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Writer's Life'? A: 'A Writer's Life' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Writer's Life' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'A Writer's Life' a new or used book? A: 'A Writer's Life' is offered as a new book.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'A Writer's Life'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the writing process, the challenges and inspirations faced by the author, and the evolution of storytelling over time.
- Q: Does 'A Writer's Life' include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, 'A Writer's Life' includes personal anecdotes from Gay Talese's experiences as a journalist and writer, providing a glimpse into his life and career.
- Q: Is 'A Writer's Life' suitable for aspiring writers? A: 'A Writer's Life' is highly suitable for aspiring writers, as it offers valuable lessons on the craft of writing and the importance of curiosity and persistence.