Morningstar: Growing Up with Books
by Ann Hood /
2017 / English / PDF
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A memoir about the magic and inspiration of books from a beloved and best-selling author.
In her admired works of fiction, including the recent
The Book That Matters Most
, Ann Hood explores the transformative power of literature. Now, with warmth and honesty, Hood reveals the personal story behind these beloved novels.
Growing up in a mill town in Rhode Island, in a household that didn’t foster a love of literature, Hood discovered nonetheless the transformative power of books. She learned to channel her imagination, ambitions, and curiosity by devouring ever-growing stacks. In
Morningstar
, Hood recollects how
The Bell Jar
,
Marjorie Morningstar
,
The Harrad Experiment
, and
The Outsiders
influenced her teen psyche and introduced her to topics that could not be discussed at home: desire, fear, sexuality, and madness. Later,
Johnny Got His Gun
and
The Grapes of Wrath
dramatically influenced her political thinking, while the Vietnam War and the Kent State shootings became headline news and classics such as
Dr. Zhivago
and
Les Misérables
stoked her ambitions to travel the world. With characteristic insight and charm, Hood showcases the ways in which books gave her life and can transform―even save―our own lives.
