An American Childhood by Annie Dillard

An American Childhood

Annie Dillard

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nonfiction biography memoir reflective slow-paced
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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.

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Moods

reflective 100%
informative 40%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 18%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 7%
sad 7%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 40%
fast 3%

Average rating

3.75

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