Morningstar Growing Up With Books [Paperback]

What a mighty little book, so full of heart.[These essays] are exquisitely written and moving, reminding the reader of how impactful books can be, and how they shape our lives and teach us about love, sex, and language, and seeing beyond our own skin.Steinbeck once encouraged aspiring writers to spread a page with shining. Ann Hood has certainly done just that with this slim but substantial book.Poignant, touching, and enlightening.& Hood provides a new rich glimpse into an Italian American childhood. A treat for bibliophiles and readers of all genres.Charming.& [An] homage to the power of books.Not many people could point with such specificity to books that have imparted valuable life lessons, and Hood shares beloved works with an affecting and inspiring reverence.As a childhood reader myself, I loved this enchanting journey through Ann Hoods early fascination?with reading and how it shaped her life and sensibility. Hood is a delightful writer, wise, charming, and lucid, and book lovers will find[An] enchanting journey through Ann Hoods early fascination with reading.& Book lovers will find