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Morningstar: Growing Up With Books by Ann Hood is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Morningstar: Growing Up With Books about?
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 works of fiction. Growing up in a mill town in Rhode Island, in a household that didn't foster the love of literature, Hood nonetheless learned to channel her imagination and curiosity by devouring The Bell Jar, Marjorie Morningstar, The Harrad Experiment, and other works. These titles 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 influenced her political thinking as the Vietnam War became news; Dr. Zhivago and Les Miserables stoked her ambition to travel the world. With characteristic insight and charm, Hood showcases the ways in which books gave her life and...
Who reads Morningstar: Growing Up With Books?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Ann Hood
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780393254822
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- History, Biography, Memoir
- Rating
- 3.87 / 5 (420 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14