Description
In this collection of luminous prose, John McPhee offers a deeply personal glimpse into his life and the subjects that have captivated him over decades of writing. The titular essay, "Silk Parachute," is a tender memoir reflecting on his upbringing and the profound influence of his mother. Across these varied pieces, McPhee explores everything from formative summer camp experiences to the meticulous world of The New Yorker's fact-checkers, all rendered with his signature clarity and keen observation. This is a wondrous book that showcases McPhee's unparalleled ability to find the extraordinary in the everyday, weaving together disparate threads into a rich tapestry of memory and insight.
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paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2010
227 pages
ISBN: 9780374263737
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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