Every reader can name at least one book that changed his or her life-and many more beloved titles will surely come to mind as well. In The Book That Changed My Life, fifteen of America's most influential authors discuss their own special literary choices. These unique interviews with National Book Award winners and finalists offer new insights into the many ways in which the experience of reading shapes the act of writing. Robert Stone on Joseph Conrad's Victory, Cynthia Ozick on Henry James's Washington Square, Charles Johnson on Jack London's The Sea-Wolf-each approaches the question of literary influence while offering rich and wonderful revelations about his or her own writing career.

Distinguished contributors to this collection of informed, insightful interviews:

James Carroll Don DeLillo E. L. Doctorow Charles Johnson Diane Johnson Philip Levine David Levering Lewis

Barry Lopez David McCullough Alice McDermott Cynthia Ozick Grace Paley Linda Pastan Katherine Paterson Robert Stone

All profits from the sale of this book will benefit the National Book Foundation

Includes a Discussion Guide

Books are available for purchase at your local bookstore or preferred online retailer.

Retail price: $12.95
Format: Paperback, 320pp.
ISBN: 0679783512
Pub. Date: September 2002

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