An American Childhood - Dillard, Annie

An American Childhood by Dillard, Annie

Format: Trade Paperback

Published by Harper & Row Publishers, 1989

A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 60s. 

Dedicated to her parents-from whom she learned a love of language and the importance of following your deepest passions-Dillard's brilliant memoir will resonate with anyone who has ever recalled with longing playing baseball on an endless summer afternoon, caring for a pristine rock collection, or knowing in your heart that a book was written just for you.