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Where the Past Begins : Memory and Imagination by Amy Tan Signed Like New
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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Like new condition, signed by author on title page!”
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Signed
- ISBN
- 9780062319319
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062319310
ISBN-13
9780062319319
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242746750
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Publication Name
Where the Past Begins : Memory and Imagination
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Subject
American / Asian American, Authorship, Personal Memoirs, Literary
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
The best new memoir I've read in a decade is Amy Tan's breath-taking high-wire act of memory and imagination . . . [a] classic of the form . . . A must-read for the ages., "The best new memoir I've read in a decade is Amy Tan's breath-taking high-wire act of memory and imagination . . . [a] classic of the form . . . A must-read for the ages." -- Mary Karr "Any book by best-selling Tan is cause for excitement, and this surprising and gripping memoir will be zealously promoted and discussed." -- Booklist (starred review)
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, a memoir about finding meaning in life through acts of creativity and imagination In Where the Past Begins , bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan reveals the ways that our memories and personal experiences can inform our creative work. Drawing on her vivid impressions of her upbringing, Tan investigates the truths and inspirations behind her writing while illuminating how we all explore, confront, and process complex memories, especially half-forgotten ones from childhood. With candor, empathy, and humor, Tan sheds light on her own writing process, sharing her hard-won insights on the nature of creativity and inspiration while exploring the universal urge to examine truth through the workings of imagination--and what that imaginative world tells us about our own lives. Where the Past Begins is both a unique look into the mind of an extraordinary storyteller and an indispensable guide for writers, artists, and other creative thinkers., From New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, a memoir about finding meaning in life through acts of creativity and imagination. As seen on PBS American Masters "Unintended Memoir." In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan reveals the ways that our memories and personal experiences can inform our creative work. Drawing on her vivid impressions of her upbringing, Tan investigates the truths and inspirations behind her writing while illuminating how we all explore, confront, and process complex memories, especially half-forgotten ones from childhood. With candor, empathy, and humor, Tan sheds light on her own writing process, sharing her hard-won insights on the nature of creativity and inspiration while exploring the universal urge to examine truth through the workings of imagination--and what that imaginative world tells us about our own lives. Where the Past Begins is both a unique look into the mind of an extraordinary storyteller and an indispensable guide for writers, artists, and other creative thinkers., From New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, a memoir about finding meaning in life through acts of creativity and imagination. As seen on PBS American Masters "Unintended Memoir." In Where the Past Begins , bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan reveals the ways that our memories and personal experiences can inform our creative work. Drawing on her vivid impressions of her upbringing, Tan investigates the truths and inspirations behind her writing while illuminating how we all explore, confront, and process complex memories, especially half-forgotten ones from childhood. With candor, empathy, and humor, Tan sheds light on her own writing process, sharing her hard-won insights on the nature of creativity and inspiration while exploring the universal urge to examine truth through the workings of imagination--and what that imaginative world tells us about our own lives. Where the Past Begins is both a unique look into the mind of an extraordinary storyteller and an indispensable guide for writers, artists, and other creative thinkers.
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- m***a (232)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe seller, Suzqbooks, timely expedited and shipped my purchase order of the book, 'Last Train To Alcatraz,' to me. The order was as advertised and described. It is of good appearance, quality and value. It also was packaged carefully. The book is the autobiography of one of the last prisoners who was released from Alcatraz when the prison closed in 1964, regarding the bank robber, Leon Whitey Thompson. I give the seller the highest rating available. Thank you. Sincerely, krmhsnow@att.net
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- 9***1 (29)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseHighly recommend seller! The book was wrapped very securely in bubble wrap and even was wrapped just like a gift. I have ordered a few hundred books this year and this is one of the couple I've gotten that's wrapped like a gift, very caring on the sellers side to make sure I got some joy unwrapping it!. It also arrived quickly and just as expected! I would buy from again, and highly recommend!